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...

Should I buy extras like shine protection, GAP protection etc for our used car?

My wife is buying a used car from a franchised dealer and, as expected, the sales pitch for various extras was employed. Life shine car protection: £350. Gap protection insurance: £399. Another insurance:...

Should we buy a discounted paint protection scheme with our new Vauxhall Astra?

We are taking delivery of a new Vauxhall Astra at the weekend and the garage is offering, Diamond Brite paint protection for £149, reduced from £250. Do you think this is a good offer? I know we can do...

Should I pay for protective polymer coating?

I have just ordered a new Jaguar F-Type in red. Would you recommend the extra protective polymer coating at £500?

Is new car paint sealant worth the money?

I am soon getting a new Peugeot RCZ and the dealer has offered Protect Paint Sealer on my new car at a cost of £249. Is it worth the extra money? I cannot apply a polish or sealant myself due to trouble...

Should I use wax on my Chevrolet Orlando's paintwork?

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

New car paint protection

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...

What paint protection do you recommend for my Ford C-Max?

Having recently acquired the new Ford C-Max and finding it to be everything in a car that I wanted (easier to get in and out was an important factor) I was wondering if there is any paint protection you...

Is it worth me buying paint protection with my new Audi Q3?

I am about to change my car and am planning to purchase a new Audi Q3, and the salesman is encouraging me to pay extra for paint protection, namely Autoglyn or Supaguard. What is your opinion? Is it worth...

How can I remove bird muck from my Volkswagen Golf?

I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4. On return home from a recent holiday in Cornwall I proceeded to remove bird muck from the metallic paint. I was appalled to find that it looks as though acid has been...