Learn how to get rid of a dent in the bodywork

60 minutes
Professional cost From £30: Depends on size and severity
DIY cost £6.49-11.99: Price depends on size of glass sucker, from screwfix.com

We’ve all done it. Who put that gatepost there? Where did that tree come from? If you’ve got comprehensive insurance there’s no problem; if not, your self-inflicted damage could cost a packet.

The difficulty with dents is [...]

Get rid of a scratch in paintwork

30 minutes
Professional cost From £10: Depends on the size and severity of the scratch
DIY cost £7.48

Cars are easily scratched: supermarket trollies, bicycle handlebars or a bit of careless parking can all leave their mark. A scratch is annoying, but usually not worth a trip to the garage or the tiresome business of an insurance claim.

The older [...]

£200 to change a car headlamp bulb? It’s no joke

Modern vehicles are so complex that even seemingly trivial DIY repairs involve a trip to the garage and a minimum charge

How many pounds does it take to change a light bulb? This variation of the old joke is not at all funny: if the bulb in question is in your car, the punchline could be “£200 [...]