Should we buy Autoglym Lifeshine cover with our new Volkswagen Tiguan?

We have just agreed to buy a new Volkswagen Tiguan and have been offered Autoglym Lifeshine at an additional £249. Do you feel that this would be a good investment, bearing in mind that we live by the...

How can I clean my Saab 9-3's roof?

How can I get rid of green mould stains on the soft-top of my SAAB 9-3. I'm reluctant to use bleach but scrubbing with ordinary detergent doesn't shift them.

Can wheel cleaner damage alloy wheels?

I noticed what looked like long, wiggly worms appearing all over all four (standard) wheels of our 2008 Volvo C70. They seemed to be radiating from the hub across all the ’spokes'. Neither the Volvo main...

How can I remove mould from my BMW convertible hood?

Do you by any chance have a magic cure for green mould growth in BMW convertible hood fabric that, perforce, has to live outside?

How can I clean brake dust off my wheels?

I clean my car every month but I have noticed that there has been a steady build up of some small hard spots of brake material on the wheels that is very difficult to remove, even with a pressure washer....

How can I clean the inside of my Rover 25's windscreen?

I have a Rover 25 and find that the inside of the windscreen gets very greasy, or what appears to be grease, and it is almost impossible to clean. It this a common factor or can you recommend a cleaning...

How can discolouration from bird lime be removed?

I was recently cleaning my car when I noticed that there was a small area (about two inches square) of discolouration in the black roof. Being unable to remove it by cleaning or polishing, I took it back...

Pressure washing car engines

I am about to sell the above vehicle and am having it valeted inside and out by an outfit recommended by my garage. Should I have the engine compartment, which is actually not that dirty,pressure washed...

Removing mould from upholstery

My car is temporarily parked outside. Mould is forming on the inside of the black fabric hood - how do I safely remove this while avoiding bleach marks?

Can you recommend a detergent and wax to use on my Volkswagen Jetta's 'Atlanta' wheels?

I have a Volkswagen Jetta with ‘Atlanta’ alloy wheels that are part painted and part lacquered alloy. The handbook states that car polish should not be used on the wheels but that an acid-free detergent...