AVP Autopflege InsightsProfessional car care, paint refinement and protection in Glattbrugg near Zurich, including interior care, polishing and detailing.https://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/feed.xml2026-07-28T12:28:57+02:00AVP AutopflegeInterior cleaning begins with the materialhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/interior-cleaning-begins-with-the-material/2026-06-26T08:00:00+02:002026-06-26T08:00:00+02:00Why seats, carpets, leather, trim and odours should be assessed separately before an interior-cleaning process is planned.Paint polishing is not just polishhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/paint-polishing-is-not-just-polish/2026-06-25T08:00:00+02:002026-06-25T08:00:00+02:00Why a sound polishing process begins with paint analysis, how correction stages differ and why preparation determines the result.Preparing a car before and after a road triphttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/preparing-a-car-before-and-after-a-road-trip/2023-07-26T08:00:00+02:002023-07-26T08:00:00+02:00Technical readiness, secure loading, current travel requirements and a post-trip inspection keep the journey organised.Winter windscreen-wiper carehttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/winter-windscreen-wiper-care/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Clean glass, compatible washer fluid and sound blade edges matter more than replacing every wiper on a fixed annual schedule.Winter vehicle checks for fluids, tyres and brakeshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/winter-vehicle-checks-for-fluids-tyres-and-brakes/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Visibility, correct fluids, suitable tyres and workshop brake inspection prepare the vehicle for colder conditions.Winter car preparation without risky home remedieshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/winter-car-preparation-without-risky-home-remedies/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Approved glass, seal and moisture-control methods are safer than improvised alcohol, powder, coffee or loose absorbents.Why new cars can show scratcheshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/why-new-cars-can-show-scratches/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Transport, dealer preparation and early washing can mark a new finish; inspection decides whether correction or protection is useful.Wheel coating at AVPhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/wheel-coating-at-avp/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00A compatible coating can make wheel maintenance easier, but it does not absorb scratches or eliminate brake dust.Removing fuel, resin and bird droppings from painthttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/removing-fuel-resin-and-bird-droppings-from-paint/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Act promptly, soften contamination with compatible products and inspect the finish before assuming polishing is required.Driving a summer car in winterhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/driving-a-summer-car-in-winter/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Tyres, fluids, visibility, ground clearance and post-drive salt removal matter before a fair-weather car meets winter roads.Correcting scratches on chrome wheelshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/correcting-scratches-on-chrome-wheels/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00True chrome, chrome-effect coatings and polished metal need different assessment before any abrasive correction.Prepare your car for winterhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/complete-winter-preparation-checklist/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Tyres, visibility, fluids, battery condition and regular salt removal form a practical winter plan.Clear visibility in poor weatherhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/clear-visibility-in-poor-weather/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Clean glass, sound wipers, suitable washer fluid and the correct lights keep the vehicle visible and the road readable.Cleaning high-value car interiorshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/cleaning-high-value-car-interiors/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Carbon, gloss trim, screens, coated leather and textiles require identification and clean tools rather than one luxury-only chemical.Are electric cars suitable for winter?https://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/are-electric-cars-suitable-for-winter/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Electric cars operate in winter, but cold weather changes range, charging and cabin-energy use by model and journey.A practical winter vehicle checkhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/a-practical-winter-vehicle-check/2023-04-19T08:00:00+02:002023-04-19T08:00:00+02:00Washer fluid, vehicle-specified fluids, tyre pressure and professional brake assessment form a clear starting point.Why polishing is not brand-specifichttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/why-polishing-is-not-brand-specific/2022-10-26T08:00:00+02:002022-10-26T08:00:00+02:00Paint system, hardness, defects and previous repairs matter more than choosing a polish from the badge on the bonnet.How inspection light reveals paint defectshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/how-inspection-light-reveals-paint-defects/2022-10-20T08:00:00+02:002022-10-20T08:00:00+02:00Directional light makes swirls, haze and residue easier to see, but diagnosis still needs depth and paint-condition assessment.Washing an electric carhttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/washing-an-electric-car/2022-03-31T08:00:00+02:002022-03-31T08:00:00+02:00Use the vehicle's wash-mode and pressure guidance, then follow the same contamination-control principles as any modern car.Cleaning electric-car displays and interiorshttps://www.avp-autopflege.ch/en/insights/cleaning-electric-car-displays-and-interiors/2022-03-15T07:00:00+01:002022-03-15T07:00:00+01:00Manufacturer guidance, minimal moisture and clean non-abrasive towels protect screens and coated cabin surfaces.