The Kerbside Guide

How to wash a car without a hose
How to wash a car without a hose
One bucket of warm water, no hose, about twenty minutes. The method, the four mistakes that mark paint, and what you actually need. Read more...
Can you wash a car in a car park?
Can you wash a car in a car park?
Usually yes, if you check the rules first and use a method with no run-off. What to consider in a multi-storey, a permit bay or a communal car park. Read more...
Washing a car with no driveway
Washing a car with no driveway
Nine million UK homes have nowhere to park off the road. How to keep a car clean without a driveway, hose or outside tap — and why the drainage point... Read more...
Does road salt damage cars?
Does road salt damage cars?
Yes, and it collects where you can't see it. What salt actually does to a car, where it gathers, and how often to wash it off through the winter. Read more...
Rinseless vs waterless: which do you need?
Rinseless vs waterless: which do you need?
One uses a bucket and handles real dirt. The other uses no water and suits light dust. How to choose, when each one fails, and why waterless struggles in the... Read more...
Is a hand car wash bad for your paint?
Is a hand car wash bad for your paint?
It can be, and it's usually the bucket rather than the chemicals. What causes swirl marks, how to spot a wash being done properly, and what to do instead. Read more...