What is nanotechnology? There are a lot of car care products on the market today which claim to employ ‘nanotechnology’, stating nano or nanotech products last longer and work better. But what is nanotechnology and what role does it play in car care? Defined simply, nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter at subatomic level (smaller than […]
1966 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Litre Saloon. The Jaguar Mark 2 is a medium-sized saloon which was built from 1959 to 1967 by Jaguar in Coventry. The outmoded Jaguar 2.4 Litre and 3.4 Litre models made between 1955 and 1959 are identified as Mark 1 Jaguars. The 3.8 XK engine is similar to the unit used […]
The right tools can make or break a detailing session, so we thought we’d take a look at the accessories no car care enthusiast should be without. Two Buckets with Grit Guards Keep wash water and rinse water separate to prevent the reintroduction of dirt back onto the surface of the paint. Wash water remains clean whilst […]
As the RS designation indicates, this is no ordinary Ford Focus. One look at the exterior will tell you that much, with its array of air intakes, low splitter, large spoiler on the boot and an impressive diffuser that is clearly rally-inspired. Under the bonnet, the differences become clearer. In spite of sharing the 2.5 […]
Successor to and named in honour of the Lagonda Rapide, the Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door high-performance sports saloon shaped more like a coupe. At just over five metres long and nearly two metres wide it’s a big car with a lot of paintwork on show. That said, as it’s able to achieve 0-62mph […]
The Audi A4 Allroad was introduced to give the discerning driver the most practical of cars. An estate car on steroids, the beefed up body with its raised ride height (37mm above the standard A4 Avant) and muscly black plastic cladding gives the Allroad increased road presence. The estate style body gives plenty of room […]
One of the most frequent questions the UF team is asked is: “which is better? A natural wax or a ceramic sealant”. On the surface it appears the answer should be simple, but, as with so many things, appearances are deceptive! The short answer is: it depends on what you’re trying to achieve and the […]
Originally, for BMW, the M designation was created as part of their race car programme, however it soon became a badge associated with higher specification models of their standard road-going models. M-Power cars are renowned for their race-inspired modifications and to this day remain the performance car of choice for many who crave the excitement […]
There can be no question that the Lotus Elise S was designed with driving passion in mind. This sports car is all about the thrill of performance. The light-weight extruded aluminium chassis and composite body means it weighs in at just 924 kilos and with a 1.8 litre fuel injected engine fitted with a Magnuson […]
The Ford Focus ST has built up a loyal following over the years and it’s easy to see why: it’s the perfect fusion of fun, practicality and affordability. Add in some striking paint colour options and it’s the perfect recipe for Hot Hatch Legend status! This ‘Deep Impact Blue’ ST-3 was a reasonably new car […]