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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...

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 i...

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. W...

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 t...

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?...

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 i...

Find out about all of the races, triathlons and sporting events our CEO took on during 2014.... Manchester Marathon - April 2014 26 miles thr...

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 blac...

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...

[caption id="attachment_24441" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Car spraying[/caption] Spray painting stuff is fun - fact. It doesn't matter wha...

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 pre...

Find about all of the races, events and triathlons our CEO took on in 2015... Country to Capital 45 Mile Ultra Marathon - January 2015 A doub...

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

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...

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 s...

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 ...

With Christmas fast approaching, we wanted to let everyone know when we would be off enjoying our Christmas holidays. Our paint shop team do brilli...

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 es...

Find your nearest officially approved applicator for professional help applying your Chipex kit... Our Chipex kits are designed to be as simple ...

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 t...

For most, our everyday lives consist of a dull commute to work on overloaded roads, crushed in with stressed, bored drivers who want to be anyw...

Italian manufacturer Pagani build the most sought-after supercars - no, sorry, hypercars - on the market today. They're also incredibly rare, a...

What were you doing at the age of 22? Probably the normal stuff most of us do, right? Working to earn enough to go on holiday a couple of times...

Ferrari. Possibly one of the world's most well-known brands, and a manufacturer name synonymous with red supercars, Formula 1 racing and produc...

Ferruccio Lamborghini was rich and powerful, making his wealth from a tractor factory established just after World War II. In the early 1960s, ...

Porsche. To many this iconic name immediately springs to mind a few things; curvaceous body designs, bombproof German engineering, a sports car...

W.O. Bentley's aim was this: "To build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class", and in 1919 his company Bentley Motors started to do j...

What is the best screenwash? Traditionally, a car screenwash does one or both of the following; cleans the screen and stops smearing, plus they kee...

We all hate those annoying stone chips on our cars, and it's especially bad when you like to keep your paintwork looking its best. That dreaded ...

Mercedes-Benz. The name is amongst the most iconic of any car manufacturer, for good reason; they've been making cars for over 130 years and in tha...

If you're reading this article and thinking "what's the point in preparing my car for winter?", then I'm about to point out the answer to that ...

Car stuck in snow With winter fast-approaching, and the temperature already dropping fairly rapidly, it's a good idea to start getting the gear ...

With Christmas just around the corner, we wanted to let you know when we’ll be off to enjoy the festive period. We want to ensure that you get your...