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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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 £6,825 off RRP*Used from £9,113

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Toyota Yaris Cross

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Toyota Yaris Cross

RRP £27,245Avg. savings £2,053 off RRP*Used from £15,202

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Omoda 5

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RRP £23,990Avg. savings £1,535 off RRP*

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