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I just bought a 3-year-old car from a main Toyota dealer. It was top money. The advert did not give any indication of the condition but you would expect a decent condition for a car with only 16,300 miles...
Do deep scratch removers really work? And what is the best one if they do?
I have an Hyundai ix35 on three year PCP. It was one year old when I got it. It has some kerb scratches on the alloy wheels and minor scratches on the body, will the garage try to charge me to rectify...
I have an increasing number of very superficial scratches on my windscreen. I cannot feel the abrasions if I run my thumb over them and the cause is unknown. Do you recommend any product for treating these...
I often see ads for felt-tip pens that claim to "cover paint scratches like magic". Are these products actually any good?
My cherished 2005 Porsche Boxster 987S was involved in an accident last week and was sadly declared a write-off by the insurance company. I bought it from a dealer (for peace of mind) but the insurer's...
My husband bumped my Land Rover into a bin. The side door is dented and has a large scrape on. What would be cheaper, to claim on the insurance (I have nine years protected NCD) or pay for the repair independently?
My 2012 Vauxhall Astra has damage to the front bumper and grills but I want to sell it. Should I get it fixed first?
I have a easily visible scratch on my Nissan Juke front bumper, more than six inch in length. Could you please recommend best scratch remover?
I am a second owner of a 2011 Nissan Note purchased in May 2012. During the annual waxing in June this year (as advised under the 3-year warranty) I noticed an inward bow below the edge of the driver's...
 

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