Do I need to spend £300 on paint protection for my new Volkswagen Golf?

I shall shortly be taking delivery of a new Golf. The Volkswagen dealership is trying to sell me a paint protection extra at some £300. Is it worth it or would regular polishing do the job just as well?

Is there a cheaper alternative to the £450 paint protection I'm offered with my new BMW 5 Series?

I have been quoted £450 to have my new BMW 5 Series protected - this seems very expensive and I am doubtful that it is worth the money, as the car will be low mileage and will be kept in a garage. I recall...

Should I buy GardX Protection and GAP Insurance when I buy my Honda CR-V?

I am in the process of buying a 2007 Honda CR-V 2.2I -CDTI ES and am being offered GardX Protection for £299 for 8 years and Honda Gap Insurance for £299 for three years. On the face of it, both appear...

Has the gloss protection I applied to my daughter's Fiesta blistered?

When my daughter took her N-reg Fiesta to university I put an extra gloss protection on the bonnet expecting her (correctly!) to never wash the car. She is now home for the summer and the bonnet is a mess!...

Do I really need to pay £350 for aftermarket paint protection with my new car?

I am buying a new car and all dealers want to sell me aftermarket paint protection at what seems a substantial amount - often around £350. Whereas I do not mind paying for the service of having my new...

Do you recommend any paint finishes for bodywork that preserve the condition?

I have just bought an Alfa 159, and I want to keep its bodywork in tip top condition. I've heard about finishes that can be applied after external valeting that protect the finished surface and keep the...