Chipex UK Automotive Blog

Your car's cushy and comfy seats are possibly among the most underappreciated items when it comes to automotive care. They've kept us warm and cosy...

Getting paint chips and scratches on your car's most priceless bodywork seems to be a fact of life. It's unavoidable, yet is still a pain in the ba...

There's nothing like a bit of snow to bring a sense of jovial merriment, as the frozen rain falls from the heavens to blanket the Earth into a magi...

It's quite surprising how discovering even the tiniest and microscopic of stone chips or scratches on your paint could ruin your entire day. It off...

Painting a car is a lot harder than it looks. It's by no means the same as spray painting a wall. On a car, if you get just one coat or layer of pa...

More than half of a car's entire structure is made from steel. While it has many benefits including actually supporting the weight of the car and a...

It's hard not to dread the moment when you've realised that there's an unsightly ding on your car's paint. The thought of "what and how could this ...

Automotive paint is quite a surprisingly complex art and alchemy, more so than just mixing together colours into a bucket and spraying it over. It ...

There's nothing like a clean, shiny, and gleaming car to make you feel that everything's right in the world. Naturally, we can't not love that show...

Right, let's picture the scene... You just arrived home from work, excited to have that big family reunion party tomorrow. But as you park up your ...

Automotive maintenance is one of those things that we know we should do, but sometimes forget or neglect in the end. This abandonment isn't healthy...

Insurance... You hate having to pay for the premiums every single month. However, it can be a godsend for whenever you get into a sticky situation,...

Tricolour, or tri-coat paint is one of the most complex, and arguably among the most beautiful forms of paintwork that you can apply to any vehicle...

Automotive paints have a complex degree of chemistry about them, which some might say that people who aren't in the industry truly understand or ap...

Your car's VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, tells a lot more about itself and how it was made than it might seem. It's by no means some rando...

The pandemic has thrown a wrench into our daily lives. So much so, that the very basics of our day-to-day routines can be out of sync. Your car, fo...

Ah, the battery. It's one of the most important components in any vehicle, and it's terribly vulnerable after months of cars idling about while in ...

The automobile is like the human body. It needs sustenance, but just as crucially, it requires it in healthy doses and with a good diet in mind. Ev...

Ask anyone on the street and they’ll easily be able to tell you the colour of their car. Some may even tell you the name of the paint. But, if you ...

We all remember the classic yellow car game from our childhood. And to this day the temptation to excitedly hit the nearest person whenever we see ...

Over time, your car’s fabric seats will accumulate dirt and stains from just everyday use. Even the most careful car owners are likely to spill som...

If you could choose between a Ford or a Ferrari, what would you pick? If the search engine stats are anything to go by, many countries are more i...

With pandemic-related travel restrictions still in place for many parts of Europe, many would-be holidaymakers are looking to salvage their vacatio...

 It’s been 3 months since the UK lockdown was implemented and as the restrictions are beginning to ease we’re curious how the driving habits in the...

Car names can seem very random and strange indeed, however most of them have secret meanings that you could never guess. We’re taking a look a...

How to get rid of small scuffs on your car Small scuffs on your car can be an absolute nightmare. Even the tiniest scratch can really bug someo...

The 5 best UK roads to drive on Driving in the UK can be an absolute pleasure. With lush green fields and architectural delights to enjoy alo...

Spraying your car can seem like a mammoth task that involves risk. However, since car manufacturers use a car spraying technique to spray the car i...

1969 BMW 2800 Spicup   The 1969 SPICUP merges a spider and a coupe. Bringing this sassy, sporty car to modern times only took a few adjustments. We...

Finding your car colour code is one of the most important parts of fixing a scratch on your paintwork. Luckily, with Chipex it couldn’t be easier t...

Tesla is the electric car that everyone is talking about. Whether you’ve got a Tesla, you want a Tesla, or you just love Elon Musk (and who doesn’t...

When you own a luxury car like a BMW, any scratch or mark that appears on your paintwork can be a real annoyance, especially if it’s a stone chip t...

What is Road Rash? Road rash is the bane of every car-lovers life. The term road rash is usually used to refer to the scratches and chips that appe...

Leather car seats are of one of life’s little luxuries, and can look amazing when they’re new or well looked after. However, there’s something abou...

Imagine the scenario: you’re returned to your car after leaving it parked all day, only to find that someone has bumped into you and left you with ...

Deep scratches on your car can be caused by anything from someone hitting their car door into you, to being hit by debris as you drive along. No ma...

The Ford Fiesta is a firm favourite for reliability, affordability and it’s sleek aesthetic. In 2018, the Ford Fiesta topped the charts for the mos...

Our Ultra Performance Miracle Detailer has gained a lot of attention recently for being an affordable and effective way to give your car a high shi...

There’s nothing worse than pulling into your drive, or parking your car on the road and doing a double take to realise that your paint has been chi...

It’s always important to try and check your tyre pressure from time to time, but especially when the weather’s colder. In the icy conditions that w...

Gritted roads can be a nightmare for drivers. Not only do we often end up stuck behind a grit spreader, when we’re near one our car can be in dange...

We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when you see a great big scratch ruining the paintwork on your beloved car. And if you’ve ever wonder...

What is the UK’s favourite & most popular car colour? How do you decide what colour car to buy? Black and white are usually the two main conte...

Why Clean Your Car Carpets? A dirty car interior can be physically dangerous or damaging to our health. Studies prove that cars can carry up to an...

There are loads of long how-to guides on washing your car. However, here's a really quick, simple, and yet thorough guide to follow should you want...

How to protect your car paint from scratches and chips Paint chips and scratches make your car look ugly, they de-valuate it, and they can lead to ...

https://www.chipex.co.uk/shop/care-care/hydrophobic-aquaphobic-rain-repelling-screenwash-1l/ Q: Is this the best screen wash for removing flies? A:...

Winter is just around the corner, and protecting your car against corrosion and rust through these months is essential if you want to keep it in g...

Opening your house door one morning in winter, you step out into an unexpected blizzard. The temperature has dropped rapidly through the night and ...

A car is usually the second-most expensive thing you’ll buy after a house. You’re proud of it and so naturally you like to keep it looking clean an...

Why repair car bumper damage? Scratch or chip damage anywhere on your car is ugly, and front and rear bumpers are the most susceptible to damage. ...

Often, car owners take much care and pride in the exterior of their vehicle using a good shampoo, polish and wax to keep it pristine, while paint c...

Walking out to my newly-purchased Lexus LS 400 one morning, it wasn't until I was a feet away that I realised someone had run a knife edge across t...

Car paint codes - not the most exciting topic, I'll grant you, but an important necessity when you're in need of painting an area of your vehicle o...

Henry Ford once wrote in his autobiography of the Ford Model T: "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black...

Which is best: paint chip repairs or car respray? If you're proud of your car, and those ugly paint chips up front are really starting to bug you, ...

What are stone chips? Stone chips are the blight of any car owner who regularly uses the motorway. Flung at already-high speeds, your car then hurt...

Sometimes, a scratch or scuff on your car's bodywork is just too deep and wide to be able to use a paint repair kit, and the panel may need respray...

The car touch-up paint pen has its uses, certainly, but at the same time it's always better to go with a more permanent and better fix for car pain...

Rust is the blight which effects cars around the world. If you're fortunate enough to live in a warm, dry climate like California, it's a much easi...

Here on the Chipex blog, we often refer to ‘road rash’ when we’re talking about car paint chips and what causes them. If you haven’t been afflicted...

On more than a few occasions, I've winced as I see people squirt a load of washing up liquid into a bucket, fill it with warm water, watch as suds ...

Keeping your paintwork looking fresh, clean and with a super depth of shine is great, but I've often come across cars at meets and shows where the ...

With Autumn here, and Winter to follow, the sun starts to sink lower in the sky, and as that happens, driving in heavy traffic becomes difficult an...

Bug splats are an absolute nightmare to those of us who like to keep our car’s as clean as possible. Why? Because they’re an absolute pain in the b...

Does your car interior smell bad? Perhaps you’re wondering why it does, and how to get to back to it being fresh again. Here are a few reasons why ...

Why do car exterior plastics fade? Plastic and rubber trim on car exteriors are prone to fading and even cracking, and let's face it, it looks pret...

As Autumn deepens, rains become more frequent and the temperature starts to drop as we inevitably head towards wintertime. With the cold and damp c...

 I hate it when this happens. You see a car for sale on the web within your price bracket. Checking the description, it all looks great. There's pl...

Let's face it, the past couple of winters in the UK consisted of mainly overcast, slightly chilly and rainy/sleeting days with the occasional short...

The Chipex paint chip repair system is a brilliant one. It is quick, simple and easy to use, and highly cost-effective in comparison to other chip ...

The car is much like a mobile extension of our house or office. It's a place to work from on a laptop pinching the nearest shop's wifi connection w...

 No matter the time of year, having your own car pressure washer can be a handy piece of kit to own. If you live in the countryside, cars get espec...

If a friend, your other half or a family member are really into their motors, and you're stuck for buying them a present for whatever occasion, the...

Personalising your car is just that - you're making it fit your personality. Owner go to great lengths to take their motor from characterless to co...