Car Maintenance

Advantages: Quick, Easy to use. Good results can be achived. Doesn't require expert knowledge/ability
Disadvantages: Instructional video could be better, poor packaging

...I remembered thinking how this Mer product seemed too good to be true - they were rubbing away at a piece of car bodywork with sandpaper then applying the special cream and hey presto! - it was as good as new - surely a trick of the camera?! With nothing to loose my kit duly arrived from Halfords at a not unreasonable cost of £25. On opening up the package you can't help but feel a little short changed. For such a large box there really isn't very ...
...has been put together by Mer with the aid of Farecla who are experts in auto bodywork repair. Before attempting to repair your car you are strongly advised to watch the guide video on how to use the various components within the kit. The video runs for about 15 minutes and it has to be said that it lacks a little bit of polish(!). The presentation is competent but how can I put it? - 'Home grown'. The picture quality is reasonable but not crystal ... Read review

Advantages: Fuel Economy, Overall Engine Performance
Disadvantages: Estra Cost over standard unleaded

I have recently bought the new Honda Civic 2006 (1.8 SE I-Vtec). Since march the first I have filled up the tank about 4 times (using standard unleaded - mostly from Sainsbury's!!!) My father in law suggested trying out Optimax when I next fill up (he drives a BMW 320 SE). The main reason was to help maintain the engine - he suggested every 3 re-fills fill up with optimax. We both didnt envisage any performance enhancements by using optimax. However, ...
...computer notifies me that I have about 390 miles to my next fill up (after about 5 miles driving). But by the time i I got to work yesterday, the trip computer was saying I had 449 miles till my next fill up!!! Also, around town Im averaging 40mg as opposed to approx 36mpg with the normall unleaded. Hopefully the extra 5 quid for a full tank of optimax will be overshadowed by the more mileage gained. Also, I have noticed quicker acceleration and ... Read review

Advantages: A strong lasting smell.
Disadvantages: Some versions are horrible.

...of you have heard of magic trees and know that they are not only designed for cars but can also be used around the home or in caravans or basically any where that is likely to get a bit niffy. I am a big fan of these because they work; it is as simple as that. However be very careful which scent you choose, some are very nice and some are absolutely horrible. Let’s start with the ones to avoid, wild cherry, berries and spice, rosemusk which smells ...
...came my first encounter with magic trees. My mum had warned me that I was grounded if she found out that I had been out in the car with this guy and that my up coming weekend away would be cancelled. Not wanting to miss out on my weekend away I had to be really careful not to get caught so when he dropped me off that night I got dropped off a good long way away from my house and walked home as if I had been at my usual hangout. No use because the ... Read review

Advantages: Great for cleaning them.
Disadvantages: Expensive.

...speaking of Auto Express, the Wonder wheels product is the number one selling and multiple award winning alloy wheel cleaner. Wonder wheels has won the Auto Express product honours for eleven consecutive years! OK that sounds like an advert, it is actually. I lifted it from the CarPlan site, have a look for yourself http://www.carplan.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1 Contents of cardboard box are, 500ml wheel cleaner, 1 application bristle brush and a dispensing ...
...bottle". Instructions. To use, firstly I suggest doing this just after washing the car, that way a lot of the dirt will already have been loosened, then apply the cleaner to the wheel with the brush, it should produce white foam, after letting it soak in for a few minutes, rinse off. I recommend that you then dry with a leather, then apply polish, yes polish, this will help prevent the black muck from sticking in the future, Price. 500ml will cost ... Read review

Advantages: will help you save money on repairs
Disadvantages: you really think ill fix my own car?

...The reason for this, the Haynes Manual that the previous owner had pruchased and passed on to me when I bought her. Being somewhat of a technical idiot I knew nothing about the section of car which is covered by the bonnet, and in all honesty would struggle to point out the oil and water filler caps. But knowing that my baby had an oil leak it was a priority to check which was which in order to keep an eye on it, now being a young female living in ...
...between £12 and £15. Haynes also do manuals for motorbikes, pedal bikes, computer manauls, caravan books, home DIY, and even guides for travelling abroad. The range if it is as well written and containing as many pictures as this one is well worth a look for anything you might want to DIY, as I suspect if they do it then it will be one of the better options avaliable. ... Read review