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Insights from the AVP workshop on paint care, polishing, protection and vehicle care, grounded in practical knowledge and experience.
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Interior cleaning begins with the material
Why seats, carpets, leather, trim and odours should be assessed separately before an interior-cleaning process is planned.
Read articlePaint polishing is not just polish
Why a sound polishing process begins with paint analysis, how correction stages differ and why preparation determines the result.
Read articlePreparing a car before and after a road trip
Technical readiness, secure loading, current travel requirements and a post-trip inspection keep the journey organised.
Read articleWinter windscreen-wiper care
Clean glass, compatible washer fluid and sound blade edges matter more than replacing every wiper on a fixed annual schedule.
Read articleWinter vehicle checks for fluids, tyres and brakes
Visibility, correct fluids, suitable tyres and workshop brake inspection prepare the vehicle for colder conditions.
Read articleWinter car preparation without risky home remedies
Approved glass, seal and moisture-control methods are safer than improvised alcohol, powder, coffee or loose absorbents.
Read articleWhy new cars can show scratches
Transport, dealer preparation and early washing can mark a new finish; inspection decides whether correction or protection is useful.
Read articleWheel coating at AVP
A compatible coating can make wheel maintenance easier, but it does not absorb scratches or eliminate brake dust.
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