Can I recommend vinegar for removing smells from cars?

I note the email on Saturday 20 July regarding the smell of stale smoke in cars. An old and tested way to rid a vehicle of smells is to place a saucer or some suitable container of malt vinegar in the...

Which wax should I use for my new white car?

After looking at and test driving a lot of small and medium hatchbacks to replace our now three year old BMW 1 Series, we have ordered a new Renault Clio in glacier white. Please could you let me know...

Ex-Factor

Recently you had a question about sun cream removal from car paintwork. With 3 young children I've had a lot of experience with this. At first I tried hot soapy water, T-Cut, clay bars - nothing would...

How do I remove unsightly stains from bodywork

I own a silver Toyota Corolla saloon, and am having trouble removing some stubborn stains from the bodywork. My mechanic tells me they were most likely caused by sun-cream from hands and that they can't...

Dried calcium marks on bodywork from lawn sprinkler. How do I remove them?

Our neighbour has been regularly watering (using a lawn sprinkler) a newly laid lawn. Our car, adjacent to their new turf, has been left with unsightly dried calcium deposits where the sun evaporated the...

Removing sap and residue from a winscreen

The windscreen on my Honda S2000 has the residue from using Diamondbright on the screen, plus pine sap from parking under pine trees. All the preparitory cleaners from Auto Glym, downwards have failed...

Which brake dust repellent?

I have bought some Simoniz brake dust repellant alloy wheel cleaner 2-in-1 formula. It is a spray. A friend has advised against using it as he says it will ruin the brake pads. Is he right? I have thought...

Stains on seat

I have some stains on my front seats, caused by I know not what. The black material has been lightened in a couple of small patches and Halfords seat shampoo does not seem able to remove them. I fear the...

Cleaning the engine of a used car

I have just brought 06 plate corsa for my son. Is it ok for me to clean engine or should I get a franchised dealer to do it.

Removing the smell of cigarette smoke

Is there any tricks of the trade when cleaning the interior of a smokers car and trying to illiminate the aroma of nicotine? Thanks.