Product group tests

13. Bumpers and tyres

By:Auto Express team

16 Oct 2009

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Bumpers and tyres

Paintwork is not the only surface that takes a battering in the winter; bumpers and tyres get a hard time, too.

Treat exposed plastic bumpers and trim with Mer’s Bumper and External Vinyl Gel (£7.99), which repelled water for months in our test.

A tyre shine will also help protect rubber, and keep it looking good.

CarPlan’s Tyre Slik is a frequent test winner.

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Dacia Spring

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RRP £14,995Avg. savings £4,588 off RRP*

New Dacia Spring

Skoda Kodiaq

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RRP £39,025Avg. savings £3,528 off RRP*Used from £9,444

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MG MG4

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RRP £27,005Avg. savings £6,250 off RRP*Used from £9,500

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Renault Clio

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RRP £16,160Avg. savings £3,374 off RRP*Used from £7,295

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* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP

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