How to restore black plastic trim
Haynes expert Martynn Randall offers a detailed breakdown of what to do when you need to restore or repair black plastic trim on your vehicle
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Wing mirror replacement: how to fit wing mirror glass
Broken door mirror? We explain where to buy mirror glass, how much (or how little) it costs and how to replace it yourself.
How to repair rust damage on your car
Can car rust be repaired? What causes car rust? Just how do you rust-proof a car? Haynes has the answers to these questions and more.
How to repair light scratches on your car
There’s nothing worse than scratching your pride and joy. But try not to be too glum. Depending on the severity, there are ways to save your paint.
Basic Body Work: how to repair minor dents and dings on your car
Over the years, no matter how careful you are, your car is going to collect minor parking lot dents and shopping cart dings. If you have ever had to pay a body shop to fix these seemingly insignificant blemishes, you know the bill is quite significant. But if you are handy, there is no reason you...
How to pull dents and dings from your car with a stud welder
In the past we have talked about rust repair, which has also gotten less common, and fixing deep scratches in the paint, but what if there is an actual dimple or crease?
Most popular car colours by country or... Don’t buy a black car in India
The names may not be familiar, but they are some of the global paint giants of the automotive industry. PPG, DuPont and Axalta also publish annual reports on our favourite car colours, and the results for 2015 make for fascinating reading, especially the regional variations in Axalta’s report.