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See The Light With Mer Windscreen Cleaner

Mer, the highly recognised and trusted car care and valeting brand, has launched windscreen cleaner, a new, easy to apply and highly effective cream for removing any dirt and grime that builds up on windscreens and glass windows.


Restore With Mer Scratch Remover

Mer, the highly recognized and trusted car care and valeting brand, has developed Mer Scratch Remover, a highly effective product for removing surface scratches, helping to restore all types of paint and extend bodywork life.

Mer Cleans-up At Auto Express Awards

Mer, the highly recognised and trusted car care and valeting brand, is celebrating taking home three awards at the prestigious annual Auto Express awards, held in Birmingham.

New super detailer makes fast work of exteriors

Kiss goodbye to fingerprints, dust and other nasties on the outside of your vehicle with Mer’s brand new wonderspray Fast Detailer...

Mer Wheel Wax wins Auto Express best buy

In a new grime-busting test undertaken by motoring magazine Auto Express, Mer Wheel Wax was found to out-perform the competition when it came to keeping car wheels dirt-free.

Nowhere to hide – Mer Leather Cleaner triumphs over competition

When it comes to keeping leather interiors supple and stain-free, there’s nothing quite like Mer Leather Cleaner according to a new test by Auto Express magazine.

Mer products featured at British Leisure Show

As one of the big events in the UK leisure and lifestyle calendar, The British Leisure Show attracts thousands of fans of all things outdoor and automotive each year.

Shampoo just got super advanced thanks to Mer

What happens if you take the best vehicle shampoo on the market and get a team of boffins to fine-tune every aspect of its secret formula? Super Advanced Shampoo, that’s what... and boy is it good!

Drivers make light of even heavy rain thanks to Mer’s Rainaway

Not even Clarkson can enjoy peering through a rain-soaked windscreen while valiantly searching for the right wiper setting. But should we rain-besmirched Brits resign ourselves to a lifetime of drizzle vision and dodging lorry spray?

Stains beware - Mer Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner has arrived

The campaign against grime continues as Mer add yet another heavy duty weapon to their enviable arsenal of car care products - this time in the form of a super-effective carpet and upholstery cleaner...

Bumper to Bumper - there's no competition for Mer
AutoExpress

It’s certainly been a fantastic year for Mer so far. Our Bumper and External Vinyl Cleaning Gel has just bagged first place in the Car Bumper section of the Auto Express Products Awards for 2009, leaving other brands panting in its wake...

Sales of new cars up in the UK

With petrol prices hitting an all time high this spring, you’d be forgiven for thinking that our taste for cars would have taken something of a nose dive. Not so apparently with sales of new cars in the UK up 26.6% on last year.

Get your gloves on some of the world’s most iconic bikes

Cannes-based firm Columbus International have just launched a new fractional ownership scheme - the Columbus Club - aimed at fans of high-end motorbikes.

UK to produce new electric Nissan

In an exciting coup set to safeguard hundreds of jobs at the UK’s largest car plant in Sunderland, Nissan name their North East site as the planned producer of the pioneering new Nissan Leaf.

Malaysian Lego-fanatic crafts working Ferrari 250 GTO

Ming Thein, a photojournalist, theoretical physicist and Lego-lover has created a perfect miniature of vintage favourite the Ferrari 250 GTO using a clever combination of specially-made pieces.

Lotus shakes up the green scene with new Evora Hybrid

Set to be unveiled at this spring’s Geneva Motor Show, the new Evora 414E Hybrid marries the classic Evora chassis with the latest in eco-thinking.

Geneva Motor Show promises to rev up a few engines

With less than a week to go until the 80th annual motor show kicks off in Switzerland, Abarth fans are getting hot under the collar at the promise of the first glimpse of the drop-top Abarth 500C and the new Abarth Punto Evo.

1,600 electric car charge points promised for UK capital

Mayor Boris Johnson has just secured £17m in funding to provide Londoners with a further wave of electric car charge points across the city.

Last two surviving 'Spitfires of the sea' saved by £580,000 heritage grant

They were known as the 'Spitfires of the sea' and formed a crucial part of the Allied war effort.

Car radio to go digital

Car manufacturers are making progress in ensuring all car radios are digital as standard by 2015.

Toyota in global recall of Prius

Toyota has announced the recall of about 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide, including its latest Prius model, to fix brake problems.

What's all this fuss about Caravan Holidays?

Or east, south, north, wherever thou wilt. With a caravan on your bumper, the world’s your oyster!

Car Detailing: Giving your vehicle a thorough spring clean

Spring is the ideal time to give your vehicle a really good once over. Not only will it help to remove signs of winter wear and tear, it will also help to improve your car’s value should you choose to sell it as the warmer weather approaches.

Car swappage schemes - could you end up paying too much?

Since the government-led car scrappage scheme came to an end in March of this year, many car dealerships have taken up the savings mantle with a variety of ‘swappage’ schemes. These schemes enable drivers to trade in cars over eight years old for new ones in the same way as the scrappage scheme did - but how can you be sure you’re getting a good deal if you go for one?

Was the car scrappage scheme a success?

With time now officially called on the UK government’s year-long scrappage scheme, it’s possible to look back and assess its impact. Did it really provide the much-needed boost to the UK car market that it was designed to?

Electric cars are the future

With increased investment in electric car infrastructure planned across many of our cities and big players like Renault-Nissan outlining their commitment to producing zero-emission vehicles in the UK, it seems that electric cars are the future.

What’s the difference between car valeting and car detailing?

You may have heard both the terms ‘car valeting’ and ‘car detailing’ being used by automotive professionals and car care magazine and websites - but what’s the difference?  Get to grips with the similarities and contrasts with the following insight from Mer car care products.

Changes to car taxation regulations

As of April 2010 the government has introduced a series of changes to the car taxation system. The revisions affect both the amount we’ll pay to tax our vehicles - and how we can do it.

What is a hybrid cars and why should I buy one?

With big names such as Ford and Nissan planning to join Toyota, Honda and Lexus in offering hybrid cars to the UK market in 2010, it’s worth getting clued up on the pros and cons of going green. To help you suss out the ins and outs of hybrid ownership, Mer car care products has put together the following insight.

Sticking to the speed limit and learning to love it

With speed cameras popping up at new locations across the UK every day and each flash spelling out a £60 fine and 3 points on your licence, there’s never been a better time to learn to stick to the speed limit.

How to beat rising petrol costs

With UK petrol prices set to rise to a record high this spring according to the AA, is there anything we can do to keep the cost of fuelling our cars under control? The expert team at Mer car care products offer their tips on filling up without breaking the bank.

Classic cars under the spotlight: the E-Type Jag

Favoured in the early 60s by the likes of the Beatles and George Best, the E-Type Jag has long been considered one of Britain’s coolest classic cars. Get the low-down on the history of this British style icon with Mer car care products’ quick guide.

What is vehicle detailing?

If you’ve ever browsed a specialist car care website you’ll probably have come across the term ‘vehicle detailing’. But what is ‘vehicle detailing’? And how does it differ from other car care services such as valeting?

How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my motorbike?

If you’ve got a passion for bikes, the chances are you’ve invested a fair bit of time and money in your hobby. So how can you make sure that you get the very best price when it comes to selling on your motorbike? Are there any practical steps you can take to ensure you get a good return on your investment?

How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my car?

After our homes, our cars are often our biggest outlay and indulgence. So how can we make sure that we get the very best price when we sell them? Are there any practical steps we can take to make the difference between securing a fair and a fantastic return on our investment?

How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my boat?

Whether you’re looking to sell a small fishing boat, modest holiday barge or a super yacht, you’ll want to ensure that you get the very best price for it. So how can you make sure you do? Are there any practical steps you can take to maximise your profit?

Mer cleans up with a brand new website

As part of a powerful new marketing drive, revered car care and valeting brand Mer puts the finishing touches on a glorious new website this month.