Can heat treatment repair damaged paintwork?

I have a two-year-old blue metallic Volkswagen Golf Plus, which has developed whitish patches on the bodywork. My Volkswagen dealer tells me that these patches are caused by hand or sun cream touching...

Do I really need to buy insurance and paint protection with my new car?

I've just bought a new Hyundai i10 Active auto for £8527. But the salesman wanted me to pay an extra £395 for glass coat paint protection and interior Scotchguard protection and also £395 guaranteed asset...

Is Autoglym's 'LifeShine' good value for money?

I have just agreed to purchase a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, which is four years old and in spotless condition, from a local Ford main dealer. The dealer has recommended that the car is given a protective...

How would you recommend I go about polishing my Mazda MX-5?

Many thanks for your recent advice on the best paintwork clay cleaner and wax products for my MX-5. Could you now advise on the best polishing method and products?

Should I pay £370 for paint protection on my new car?

We are being 'encouraged' to have Supagard applied to a new car to make up for the EU-prescribed softer water based paints, compared to the old harder wearing solvent based paints. In your opinion are...

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...

Why is my new BMW X3 late, and which wax treatment should I use on it?

I refer to your comments regarding the need to have BMW cars wax treated, and would like to know the relative merits of the two 'Autoglym' products mentioned, one at some £20 and another £40. I ordered...

Is it worth buying Autoglym Paint & Interior Protection with a used Audi A6?

I am about to buy a used 2008 Audi A6 Saloon SE Special Edition from a local Audi dealer, who is suggesting that I should have the Autoglym Paint and Exterior Protection. I know that they are charging...

What's happening to my Volvo V70's paintwork?

After rain, when drying, semi circular deposits are left behind and eat into my Volvo V70's paintwork. I don't know the cause or the necessary restorative treatment. Deep pits are left behind. This has...