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Jul 21 2017

Rover 25

Rover 25 The Rover 25 is the 1999 facelift of the Rover 200 compact car. It formed the basis for the later MG ZR, a sporty -hot-hatch- version of the Rover 25 and one of the most popular sporting hatchbacks in Britain during its production run. Combating Road Rash: Chipex Rover 25 Touch up Paint […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mgf

Rover Mgf The Rover MG F is a mid-engined roadster designed and produced by the Rover Group until it went into receivership, and later by MG-s new owners. It was the first all-new car to bear the MG badge. Combating Road Rash: Chipex Rover MG F Touch up Paint Cars sustaining paint scratches because of […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 3500

Rover 3500 The Rover 3500 is the name for two vehicles produced by Rover. A variant of the Rover P6 – the first winner of the European Car of the Year award in 1964 – was called the 3500. A model in the Rover SD1 line of mid-size cars was also called the 3500. Combating […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mgtf

Rover Mgtf The Rover MG TF was a mid-engined roadster produced initially by Rover until it went into receivership. The MG TF has since been revived by MG-s new owners. It is named after the MG TF Midget of the 1950s. Combating Road Rash: Chipex Rover MG TF Touch up Paint Cars experience paint scratches […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 200

Rover 200 The Rover 200 is a series of compact cars produced in three generations between 1984 and 2005. The 1999 facelift, renamed the Rover 25, eventually transformed into the sporty and popular MG ZR -hot-hatch-. Combating Road Rash: Chipex Rover 200 Touch Up Paint Stone chips from the road surfaces are responsible for the […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mini

Rover Mini Shortly after Rover Group purchased the Mini marque in 1986, the Mini was rebranded the Rover Mini. In 1999, the Mini was named the second most influential car of the 20th century. The problem of stone chips and road rash The road surfaces are littered with loose stone chips and grit, a bugbear […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mini Cooper

Rover Mini Cooper The Rover Mini Cooper is an iconic small car, a sportier, high-performance version of the Mini. It was introduced initially as the Austin Mini Cooper in 1961, and when Mini was rebrandedRover Mini’ in 1988, it assumed the Rover Mini Cooper name. The problem of stone chips and road rash One of […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 800

Rover 800 The Rover 800 is a series of executive cars produced first by the Austin Rover Group and then by Rover. The first generation Rover 800 was amongst the most popular full-sized executive cars in Britain. The problem of stone chips and road rash Grit and stone chips on the road surfaces are a […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Maestro

Rover Maestro The Rover Maestro is a 5-door compact hatchback manufactured between 1983 and 1995. Though it’s been referred to in many corners as the Rover Maestro, it was actually never branded with the Rover badge. It was produced by the Austin Rover Group and officially called the Austin Maestro. The problem of stone chips […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Marina

Rover Marina The Rover Marina, also known as the Austin Marina and the Leyland Marina, was a 70s midsize car produced in a variety of body styles. Although it has been called one of the worst cars of all time, it was also one of Britain’s most popular cars during its production life. The problem […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 100

Rover 100 The Rover 100 name has been used to market two distinct British cars, the Rover P4 and Rover Metro. The P4 is an iconic vintage saloon produced between 1949 and 1964, and the Metro is a popular supermini produced between 1980 and 1997. The problem of stone chips and road rash Stone chips […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Metro

Rover Metro The Rover Metro is a supermini produced by the Austin Rover Group between 1980 and 1997. Rover Metro is just one of many names the car had during its 18 years in production. Others were Austin Metro, MG Metro and the Rover 100 series. The problem of stone chips and road rash Stone […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 200 Cabriolet

Rover 200 Cabriolet The Rover 200 Cabriolet is the convertible version of the second generation Rover 200, a series of compact cars manufactured between 1984 and 2005. There were three generations of the Rover 200, before the facelifted 1999 version became the Rover 25 and was popular for its sportyhot-hatch’ variant, the MG ZR. The […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 200 Coupe

Rover 200 Coupe A 2-door coupe manufactured between 1992 and 1998, the Rover 200 Coupe was a popular model. The 220 Turbo Coupe, which was the flagship of the range, was the fastest and most powerful Rover model ever. The problem of stone chips and road rash A persistent irritation for drivers is road rash, […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 2000

Rover 2000 Rover 2000 is an alternative name given to two separate Rover cars, the Rover P6 and the Rover SD1. The P6 was a 1963 saloon car that won the European Car of the Year award in 1964. The SD1 was a series of mid-size cars that won the European Car of the Year […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mini Cabriolet

Rover Mini Cabriolet The Rover Mini Cabriolet is a convertible car based on the Mini Cooper, produced when Rover owned the Mini marque, before BMW bought the brand. Only 300 Rover Mini Cabriolets were built between 1992 and 1996. The problem of stone chips and road rash Stone chips and grit are an unfortunate feature […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 400

Rover 400 The Rover 400 is a series of compact cars manufactured between 1990 and 2005 in three generations, and was the product of a joint venture between Rover and Honda. The third generation Rover 400 was actually called the Rover 45. The problem of stone chips and road rash Road rash is a common […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Mini Moke

Rover Mini Moke The Rover Mini Moke, also known as the Austin Mini Moke, is a bizarre utility vehicle based on the original Mini, which found success as a beach buggy and has won cult status. TheMoke’ part of its name is from an archaic dialect term fordonkey’. The problem of stone chips and road […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 45

Rover 45 The Rover 45 was a facelifted variant of the Rover 400, which had already enjoyed two generations after being introduced in 1999. A sportierhot hatch’ version of the Rover 45 was marketed as the MG ZS. The problem of stone chips and road rash Road rash is the name given to the cumulation […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Montego

Rover Montego The Rover Montego is the name given to the Austin Montego family car in India, Trinidad and Tobago and Taiwan, which was produced between 1984 and 1995. The estate variant of the car was highly acclaimed and won Rover a Design Council award. The problem of stone chips and road rash All drivers […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 600

Rover 600 The Rover 600 is a series of compact executive cars manufactured between 1993 and 1999. The cars received acclaim for their smart look, space and power units, and were popular in the compact executive sector. The problem of stone chips and road rash A persistent source of annoyance for all drivers is road […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover Streetwise

Rover Streetwise The Rover Streetwise is another variant of the Rover 25 supermini, which also enjoyed a boom in popularity in a sportyhot hatch’ version, the MG ZR. The Streetwise had bigger bumpers and increased ride height and was marketed as anurban on-roader’. The problem of stone chips and road rash The roads are covered […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover 75

Rover 75 The Rover 75 is a mid-size car that launched in 1999 and also found success as the MG-branded ZT. It enjoyed recurring cameos on television, including notable appearances on Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, Rosemary & Thyme and Silent Witness. The problem of stone chips and road rash Loose stone chips cover the roads […]

Jul 21 2017

Rover ZR

Rover Zr The Rover ZR is a sportyhot hatch’ variant of the Rover 25 supermini, produced for the MG division of Rover between 2001 and 2005. It was a very popular model, but production ended following the collapse of MG Rover. The problem of stone chips and road rash The roads have a nasty habit […]