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I've been told that automatic tunnel carwashes (those with rolling brushes) damage the coating and lacquer of the paint. Is this true?
I purchased a 2012 Jaguar XJ (12 plate) six weeks ago from an authorised Jaguar dealer, with about 22,500 miles on the clock. After purchase I waxed the car with Autoglym and it looked great. Now after...
My partner and I bought a new Dacia recently from a major dealer and were given (not offered) 'free' paint protection. We were not told what this was. I initially thought it was an insurance product but...
I bought a 2006 Ford focus C-MAX from a main dealer in 2007. In 2008, rust bubbles appeared under the paintwork and the dealer sent me to its paint shop, who found out by measuring the paint thickness...
I bought a Nissan Juke recently, but it appears to be covered with small scratches. It has been treated with Supaguard by the dealer, but they deny any fault. What can I do?
I'm thinking of buying a new car in the next year and would like, if possible, to protect it's paintwork from scratches and stone chips. There are numerous paint protectors and films on the market - would...
I ordered a brand new Audi Q5, which was delivered today. However, the car is in the wrong colour. What should I do?
I've just purchased a 2010 Toyata Verso. The paintwork looked good in the forecourt with a couple of patches where it seemed as if the surface shine has been rubbed off. However, after a week or so more...
I have a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, I have owned it for two months, with a three month warranty from the dealer. However, last week I noticed that the rear bumper has had a respray sometime (a bloody horrendous...
I have badly scratched my plastic door mirror for which Citroen require an arm and a leg to replace. Is there a way of repairing this please?
 

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