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I'm buying a new Toyota Avensis, with metallic paintwork. Dealer recommends Paintseal treatment costing £400+. Is it worth it? (I've no wish to DIY.)
I collected a brand new car on Sat 2nd Feb. I took it home and noticed a paint fault that the factory and dealer had missed so I took it straight back expecting them to polish out the fault. After a...
I have been offered paint and upholstery protection for £300 by Citygate VW in Edgware Road. Apparently, the ceramic paint protection is the same as used by Williams F1. The protection of the upholstery...
I've just purchased a nice 1988 BMW 318 Baur Targa, but the white paint is dull, the car has stood in West London, and there are some tiny black spots in the paint. Any ideas on how I can get the paint...
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...
I have recently purchased a new Jaguar XJL portfolio and love it. The problem I have is that the dealer is trying to convince me: a) To have it Diamond Brighted (for £400ish) saying that it will be...
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 is the best method of removing bird pooh from the paint work?
My BMW 5 Series Touring has developed a paintwork fault on the rear bumper. A patch of lacquer about the size of a 50p piece has peeled away. I sought a warranty repair, as the vehicle is just under three...
What's the best quote I can get for a full respray of a Ford Mondeo?
 

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