Scratches are one of those frustrating inevitabilities of car ownership. No matter how careful you are, sooner or later your vehicle will pick up a blemish. The good news is that not all scratches are ...

A car's paintwork is both a style statement and a vital piece of the car's body. You can pick a color or paint job that matches your tastes, then buff it until it gleams. The paint also protects the ...

In the high-volume, tight-margin world of used cars, the biggest profit leaks often come from the smallest imperfections. A minor bumper scuff, a scratch on a door panel, or a cluster of rock chips on ...

“Self-healed surface of a model car after scratching when exposed to focused sunlight with a magnifying glass (upper) or to sunlight directly (down).” Image: Korea Research Institute of Chemical ...

Some automatic car washes are known for damaging vehicles. Abrasive brushes and harsh soaps could scratch up your car.