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What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work on my new Mercedes-Benz?

I bought a new Mercedes E200 two months ago which I need to keep for many years. What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work?

Asked on 7 October 2012 by Richard Rowlin

Answered by Honest John
Autoglym High Definition wax applied twice to three times a year. Costs £45 a tub and that should be enough for about four applications.
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