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...

Can you recommend some good quality cleaning aids for my BMW and my partner's Fiesta?

About three years ago when I purchased a new BMW I agreed to dealer-applied paint protection. I have been pleased in that it seemed to take away the need for polishing, which was surprising as I am particular...

Could your correspondent MS use half a potato to clear smears from his windscreen?

Regarding MS's email on page M7 of Telegraph Motoring about using Cif on his windscreen; I use a potato cut in half and the exposed part rubbed on the windscreen, followed by the screen washer/wipers to...

I used Cif cleaning product to clean my streaky windscreen.

Having terrible trouble with a streaky screen, I changed the wiper blades for a second time in a month after first sourcing MER windscreen cleaner and applying as per instructions. Both were a waste of...

How do I clean my car's air conditioning system?

I recall that you gave advice some time ago regarding 'fumigating' the air conditioning and ventilation system to get rid of noxious smells. I've tried to locate this in your FAQ's and forums with only...

How should I get bird faeces off my paintwork?

What is the best method of removing bird pooh from the paint work?

Do I really need to have a fuel system clean every six months?

Nissan have advised me that they recommend a fuel system clean every six months and will carry one out automatically when they service my car, unless I request otherwise when I book the service. Is such...