Pro Tips – Going the extra Mile

The cooler weather we are now experiencing allows working on your car easier and without the hot glare if done outside. Now is a great time to apply a new wax layer onto your car’s paintwork. The damper weather and cooler mornings means paintwork is susptable to prolonged water droplets left on the car. For [...]

If you are reading the Autoglym blog, chances are you love your car and want to keep it in the best condition possible inside and out. Whether your car is kept in the shed as a collector’s item, daily driven or the weekend warrior, it is important to always maintain and protect your car’s components [...]

If you take pride in how your car is presented, you’ll understand how brown sidewalls can spoil the look of an otherwise stunning car. Despite what you might have originally thought, browning of sidewalls has less to do with them getting dirty and more to do with something known as tyre ‘blooming’. Tyre blooming occurs [...]

It’s one thing to get your car looking its best in preparation for a car show and it’s another thing to keep your car looking its best during the car show. Whilst your car is on display, it can collect all sorts of nasties like dust and fingerprints, spoiling an otherwise stunning vehicle. For this [...]

Imagine wheels that stay clean weeks after washing! Science fiction or just clever science? We all know the scenario; you spend good time scrubbing your wheels when washing your car only to have them turn black in a matter of days. Drivers of European marques feel that pain more so with great braking performance but [...]

If you are the type to take your 4×4 to the local mountain trail or to the beach, it is important to give your car a good thorough clean after each trip as dust, dirt and salt build-up can cause issues in the long run. Using a range of Autoglym products, we’ll give you a [...]

Whether you drive a daily commuter, serious off-roader or take your car to the race track; dirt, tar and debris often gets caught inside your wheel well and builds up over time. This is usually forgotten during the weekly wash. With Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner we make removing caked on dirt and tar easy. [...]

At Autoglym we know scratches can be a car enthusiasts worst nightmare. While you can take steps to minimise their occurrence, ultimately they are impossible to avoid. Here is a quick overview of which ones you can fix yourself, and which ones may need professional help. – For cars with light scratches and hazing on [...]

At Autoglym, we often get asked questions such as ‘what is the difference between wax, sealants and polishing’ and ‘should I wax or polish first’, as most people get confused and have a misconception between the two processes. So we are here to explain the difference. The difference between them is that a polish is [...]

If you’re trying to sell your wheels and tyres, giving them a good thorough clean can help you fetch top dollar. With the help of Autoglym Clean wheels, Autoglym Custom Wheel cleaner and Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing, it can help remove tough baked on dirt and brake dust from your wheels to help them look [...]