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How Does Alloy Wheel Repair Work?

If your alloy wheels need repairing, you will need our alloy wheel repair service which treats minor…

11 May 2017

Stone Chip Repair – Tips To Fix Car Paint Chips

Stone chips are a common feature in car paintwork, usually on the bonnet. They normally create deep,…

01 March 2017

Getting Paid For Your Passion | ChipsAway Careers

ChipsAway is the UK's leading network of minor car body repair specialists. Many of their franchisee…

25 February 2017

Winter Car Care | Valentine’s Day

It’s Valentine’s Day, so why not treat your car to some Winter Car Care this month? The Winter months are chaos for motorists as they bring icy roads, freezing…

13 February 2017

Can ChipsAway complete a rust repair?

How to identify rust It can be difficult to identify rust on your vehicle however, it is very important to check that you don’t have any rust spots on your car…

10 February 2017

Car Scratch Remover Tips – How to Fix Car Paint Scratches

Car paint scratches are common and annoying, but a careful repair job can make the scratches invisible. There are a range of DIY car scratch remover kits on the…

30 January 2017

Keyed Car Repair: What to do if Someone Keyed Your Car

One of the most frustrating things in life is returning to a keyed car, and it can be deeply upsetting to think that someone may have vandalised your car on …

05 January 2017

How to use an alloy wheel repair kit and when not to

Alloy wheel repair kits contain all the materials needed to repair scuffed, scraped and kerbed alloy wheels. They contain some sort of filler and a silvery pain…

19 December 2016

What to do if someone hits or damages your parked car

Crowded car parks, tight car parking spaces and ever growing vehicles are leading to more and more car park accidents, to the extent that parking prangs are now…

07 December 2016

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2017
- August
  - Top 10 Tips for Franchise Business Success
    
    21 August 2017
  - How To Increase The Trade In Or Re-sale Value Of My Car
    
    10 August 2017
- July
  - How To Clean Your Convertible Soft Top
    
    31 July 2017
  - How to use a plastic bumper repair kit to fix scuffs and cracks
    
    24 July 2017
  - The Benefits of Owning a Franchise
    
    18 July 2017
  - Top Tips For Driving In The Summer
    
    17 July 2017
- June
  - Review: What’s the best alloy wheel cleaner 2017
    
    26 June 2017
  - Should I Use Car Door Protectors to Avoid Door Dings?
    
    21 June 2017
- May
  - What are alloy wheel rim protectors and do they work?
    
    31 May 2017
  - How Does Alloy Wheel Repair Work?
    
    11 May 2017
  - ChipsAway Celebrates its Ninth Year of TV Advertising
    
    1 May 2017
- April
  - Gadgets for Kids | Gift Ideas for Kids
    
    25 April 2017
  - Powder coating wheels: what is it and how does it work?
    
    17 April 2017
  - The Best Time To Buy A Car
    
    13 April 2017
- March
  - Review: Turtle Wax Scratch Repair Kit
    
    27 March 2017
  - How To Clean Your Car Air Filter
    
    22 March 2017
  - All You Need To Know About April's Car Tax Rule Changes
    
    8 March 2017
  - Stone Chip Repair – Tips To Fix Car Paint Chips
    
    1 March 2017
- February
  - Getting Paid For Your Passion | ChipsAway Careers
    
    25 February 2017
  - Does Your Car Heater Use Fuel?
    
    23 February 2017
  - Winter Car Care | Valentine’s Day
    
    13 February 2017
  - Can ChipsAway complete a rust repair?
    
    10 February 2017
- January
  - Car Scratch Remover Tips – How to Fix Car Paint Scratches
    
    30 January 2017
  - What will improve fuel consumption: fuel efficiency tips
    
    24 January 2017
  - Are Female Drivers Getting a Raw Deal at The Garage?
    
    16 January 2017
  - Keyed Car Repair: What to do if Someone Keyed Your Car
    
    5 January 2017
2016
- December
  - How to use an alloy wheel repair kit and when not to
    
    19 December 2016
  - What to do if someone hits or damages your parked car
    
    7 December 2016
- November
  - Infographic: ChipsAway Chart of car scuffs and scratches
    
    21 November 2016
  - Top 10 dangerous driving habits and how to break them
    
    21 November 2016
  - How to wrap your car in vinyl decals
    
    14 November 2016
  - ChipsAway Annual Conference 2016
    
    10 November 2016
  - How to care for your paintwork in Winter
    
    7 November 2016
- October
  - 6 of the Scariest Cars this Halloween!
    
    28 October 2016
  - What are the UK’s top 10 most popular car colours?
    
    19 October 2016
  - Coolest Car Gadgets and Accessories
    
    14 October 2016
- September
  - The Best Car Upholstery Cleaners for Car Seats and Carpets
    
    21 September 2016
  - The evolution of your favourite car brands
    
    13 September 2016
  - 7 ways ChipsAway can give you that #NewCarFeeling!
    
    7 September 2016
  - New cars for 2016 that will give you that #NewCarFeeling
    
    1 September 2016
- August
  - Car body repairs - what can a ChipsAway specialist fix?
    
    16 August 2016
  - 5 reasons to plan a British road trip
    
    9 August 2016
  - Top 5 Best Auto Shows in the World
    
    1 August 2016
- July
  - The best car cleaning products every car owner should have
    
    22 July 2016
  - ChipsAway's favourite classic cars
    
    11 July 2016
  - Minor car repair damage you can fix yourself, or go to Chips!
    
    4 July 2016
- June
  - Spruce up your car for Summer
    
    27 June 2016
  - SMART repair FAQs: How do we fix dents and scratches?
    
    21 June 2016
- May
  - Half-term gadgets to keep the kids entertained part 2
    
    27 May 2016
  - Car dent pullers – do DIY dent removal kits really work?
    
    25 May 2016
- April
  - Best Bank Holiday Day Trip Suggestions
    
    25 April 2016
  - Car resprays: 5 facts you need before the paint job
    
    21 April 2016
- March
  - 7 tips to remember when taking your driving test
    
    30 March 2016
  - Tips for a long car journey with kids – part 2
    
    21 March 2016
  - Autoglym Paint Renovator - Is it worth it?
    
    16 March 2016
  - Spring clean your car - household items you can use
    
    9 March 2016
- February
  - Carnauba Wax – How to Get the Best Results
    
    24 February 2016
  - Half Term Gadgets to Keep the Kids Entertained
    
    17 February 2016
  - Show your car some love this Valentine's Day!
    
    8 February 2016
- January
  - What is the ChipsAway repair process?
    
    20 January 2016
  - How much does a repair from ChipsAway cost?
    
    14 January 2016
  - The best way to de-ice your car
    
    6 January 2016
2015
- December
  - Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Pictures
    
    17 December 2015
  - Using Supagard Paint Sealant to Keep Paintwork Looking New
    
    8 December 2015
  - 5 car gadgets you’ll want for Christmas this year!
    
    3 December 2015
- November
  - #CarCareMonth – How to prepare your car for long winter journeys!
    
    25 November 2015
  - Car Care Month – Our Top 3 Winter Gadgets Picks
    
    4 November 2015
- October
  - When to claim on your car insurance
    
    13 October 2015
  - Celebrations for ChipsAway at annual conference and awards dinner
    
    9 October 2015
- September
  - How does the new Consumer Rights Act 2015 affect buying a used car?
    
    29 September 2015
  - Tips for Keeping Your Keyless Car Safe
    
    23 September 2015
  - What to look out for when buying a used car
    
    18 September 2015
  - When is the best time to buy a new car?
    
    2 September 2015
- August
  - Driving on Empty: How Far Can You Drive With the Low Fuel Light On?
    
    28 August 2015
  - 6 Tips for Managing Sun Glare While Driving
    
    12 August 2015
- July
  - How to Maximise Your Car’s Part Exchange Value
    
    9 July 2015
  - Does the colour of your car make it more prone to prangs?
    
    2 July 2015
- June
  - Paintless Dent Removal: What is it?
    
    22 June 2015
  - What is SMART Repair?
    
    12 June 2015
  - Glow in the Dark Car Paint? Yes Please!
    
    4 June 2015
- May
  - Coronation Street Star Jimi Mistry calls in for ChipsAway car repair!
    
    29 May 2015
- April
  - 21 Facts about ChipsAway
    
    16 April 2015
- March
  - 5 Manual Transmission Problems Not To Ignore
    
    27 March 2015
  - 5 Common Misconceptions About Car Repair
    
    10 March 2015
  - Why paintwork means so much when part exchanging
    
    6 March 2015
- February
  - Worst colours for car depreciation
    
    20 February 2015
  - What do my car dashboard warning lights mean?
    
    6 February 2015
- January
  - The wonderful world of Speed Cameras
    
    30 January 2015
  - The World’s Most Expensive Car Wax
    
    16 January 2015
2014
- December
  - Top 5 Winter Car Damage Hazards to Avoid
    
    19 December 2014
- November
  - Week 4 Roundup #CarCareMonth - Is your car ready for winter now?
    
    28 November 2014
  - Week 2 Roundup #CareCareMonth: Paintwork
    
    14 November 2014
  - Car paint pens - can you ever get a good result?
    
    13 November 2014
- October
  - How to touch up car paint
    
    24 October 2014
  - Safe Driving in Winter
    
    16 October 2014
  - MotorMistress reviews ChipsAway's alloy wheel repair
    
    10 October 2014
  - ChipsAway celebrate at national conference and awards ceremony
    
    2 October 2014
- September
  - What colour is my car?
    
    26 September 2014
  - Car wax reviews - which wax should you choose?
    
    9 September 2014
  - Get the best deal for your car
    
    4 September 2014
  - Smashing Summer for ChipsAway
    
    3 September 2014
- August
  - How to Polish a Car
    
    29 August 2014
  - ChipsAway’s Favourite Cars of the Premier League
    
    15 August 2014
- July
  - The ChipsAway Repair Process
    
    31 July 2014
  - The ChipsAway Repair Process
    
    30 July 2014
  - Paint protection film: What is vinyl wrapping for cars?
    
    18 July 2014
  - Tips for Driving Abroad
    
    8 July 2014
- June
  - Summer Driving Top Tips
    
    24 June 2014
  - Is Car Paint Protection Worth it?
    
    6 June 2014
- May
  - Top tips on car rental abroad
    
    30 May 2014
  - Top 10 Summer Driving Tunes
    
    23 May 2014
  - How to Valet Your Car at Home
    
    9 May 2014
- April
  - What to Look for When Buying Alloy Wheels
    
    25 April 2014
  - Happy 20th Birthday ChipsAway!
    
    24 April 2014
  - What is car detailing and what does it include?
    
    16 April 2014
  - Best driving routes in the world
    
    10 April 2014
  - ChipsAway teams up with ALA to unveil game-changing repair app
    
    1 April 2014
- March
  - 8 Damage Hot Spots to Avoid in Your New Car
    
    28 March 2014
  - Interview with a ChipsAway Repair Specialist
    
    21 March 2014
- February
  - ChipsAway’s Top 5 Movie Car Stunts of All Time
    
    28 February 2014
  - How to Use T-Cut and When Not to
    
    21 February 2014
  - Love your car
    
    12 February 2014
- January
  - Types of damage to look out for in used cars
    
    24 January 2014
  - Aquaplaning – What it is and How to Stay Safe
    
    22 January 2014
2013
- December
  - Which used cars are the kings of depreciation?
    
    19 December 2013
  - Bad parking costs motorists £1bn a year
    
    18 December 2013
  - Winter driving tips
    
    6 December 2013
  - Maximise the value of your vehicle
    
    2 December 2013
- June
  - Top summer driving tips
    
    25 June 2013
- March
  - The sun always shines on TV for ChipsAway
    
    13 March 2013
- January
  - Stockport awarded Certificate of Excellence again!
    
    31 January 2013
  - ‘White Friday’ causes huge rise in insurance claims
    
    23 January 2013
2012
- November
  - Are females really poor at parking or simply sensible?
    
    1 November 2012
- October
  - Prepare your car for winter
    
    25 October 2012
- September
  - Motorists being ripped off by an average of £715
    
    28 September 2012
  - Marry your way into car insurance happiness
    
    5 September 2012
  - Safe summer driving tips
    
    5 September 2012
  - The rising cost of Britain's parking problem
    
    5 September 2012
- July
  - Car insurance premiums drop
    
    24 July 2012
  - Mayor visits ChipsAway to celebrate prestigious award
    
    18 July 2012
  - ChipsAway raise money for Comic Relief
    
    4 July 2012
- May
  - The Man with the Golden Spray Gun
    
    31 May 2012
  - Rocketing fuel prices see drivers boycotting their cars
    
    14 May 2012
  - Car insurance premiums fall for the first time since 2008
    
    9 May 2012
- April
  - Fiat 500 the most vandalised car in Britain
    
    18 April 2012
- March
  - Spruce up your car for spring!
    
    16 March 2012

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