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Following last week’s Mercedes-Benz A-Class rust email and your reply I am now determined to press my claim with Mercedes again. Motor Codes has been unhelpful. I wish to get an expert opinion on my car's...
Is T-Cut suitable for scratch treatment to bodywork previously treated with Supaguard paint protection?
Recently I purchased Fiat 500 second hand from a Toyota dealership that was a part ex. It was advertised as having excellent bodywork. Had a look round the car and thought was all OK then went away to...
What is your view on the high priced, 'special' car polishes currently available? Are they worth the extra money and is there one you particularly recommend, please?
My 18-month-old Chevrolet Orlando has Velvet red metallic paintwork. After shampooing and drying it looks superb. Should I be waxing it? If so, what would you recommend and how often please
It was nine years ago that I followed your advice and gave my brand new Citroen Berlingo a good 'seal' with Autoglym. I now need to downsize (and go petrol) so I've now acquired a new Hyundai ix20 and...
I Bought a 2009 Peugeot 3008 in February from a main dealer. The car had 11,000 miles on the clock and the purchase included a 12 month parts and labour warranty. I also paid extra for the warranty to...
I use Autoglym Super Resin Polish and then Extra Gloss Protection after that. Should I then use Autoglym High Def wax to seal it, or is High Def meant to be an alternative to one or both of the others?
Thinking about the new Golf GTI and the imminent S3. In the light of the CAP report that white cars have recently realised up to 6% more than average at resale after 3 years, does your experience reflect...
I have seen various comments by posters on this site suggesting that modern Ford cars sound "tinny" and a colleague also made the same comment, quite independently, about his fairly recent Fiesta model....