The importance of correct car maintenance and servicing cannot be overstated. A properly maintained car will give reliable service but, when it comes to driving it, that maintenance counts for nothing if you can’t see out of the windscreen. So,...
Over time the carpets in our cars take a beating from dirt, mud and grit from the soles of boots, shoes and whatever children do in the rear seats. It makes sense to protect the carpet with mats, the fitted...
It’s always nice to hear birdsong in the mornings but not if you come out to find avian guano all over your car’s paintwork. It is especially galling if the vehicle has recently been cleaned. Further, bird poop has an...
See and be seen; that should be the drivers’ mantra on our busy roads, especially during the darker, rain-washed months. That’s why a car’s headlights should be kept sparkling clean. Over time, thanks to the action of UV light, headlight...
Having access to a driveway or hard-standing with a mains water tap available makes cleaning a car easy. Using a hose means dirt can be loosened before washing. Better still, a high pressure washer can really deliver, especially if used...
Despite being offered a selection of modern car interior fabrics in the showroom catalogue, good old-fashioned leather is still a very popular choice. It looks classy, smells good and is hard-wearing. Once that brand-new sheen has gone though, leather will...
Modern car interiors are bristling with technology and an assortment of materials. Depending upon the motor, there will be metal, plastic, leather and suede, assorted fabrics and faux-leather, even wood. Just how many different old-school methods or modern equivalents does...
Once, leather was king when it came to car seat covering and indeed is still available today, but increasingly leather is being replaced by modern, often man-made fabric alternatives. These materials in the main are hard-wearing, look good and are...
Alloy wheels pretty much dominate the car market these days. Steel wheels are generally a thing of the past. This is because alloys are much more attractive, easier on the suspension and are lighter, aiding fuel economy. They are durable...
