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How to remove the chrome trim from our car
In this video, the two friendly youtubers teach us how to remove the chrome from our car simply by wrapping it with a simple system suitable even for …read all…
Posted on 1 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to install a protective rubber seal on a wheel arch
In this video we can see how to easily install an adhesive seal that effectively protects the wheel arches of our car from impacts and rubbing. It is a special …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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What do the seals of a used car reveal
In this video we see what the seals of a used car can tell us about its age and wear. We see an example with a German car, therefore with good quality plastics …read all…
Posted on 22 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Installation of the bike rack for trailer hitch for Audi.
In this video we can see how easy it is to mount the bike rack on an Audi car, if we have already installed the tow hook. In fact, with this accessory already …read all…
Posted on 10 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Can you decorate a Lamborghini to your liking, DIY style?
Born as a competition and at the same time an artistic demonstration, in this video the presenter invites groups of artists, each dedicated to a single …read all…
Posted on 21 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to install a Dash cam hiding the wires from view
In this video we see how to install a dash cam without showing any wires, but completely hiding them, and without tools. After applying the dash cam in the …read all…
Posted on 13 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to install splash guards on your Ford car
In this video we see how to mount mudguards on our Ford car: we can find them for example on Amazon with code B08QR8ZQ7N at a price of 13.28 euros for all …read all…
Posted on 7 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to mount effective protections for alloy wheels.
In this video, we see how effective alloy wheel protectors are mounted. Although the application system may seem a bit intimidating, these high-quality nylon …read all…
Posted on 17 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove metal shavings from the car.
Once welding work or other operations related to the bodywork of a car are done, it is normal to find metal shavings. These are difficult to remove because …read all…
Posted on 21 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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What you need to know about roof racks.
In this video, we can learn many things about roof racks, a very useful accessory for carrying on the roof of our car everything that doesn't fit inside. They …read all…
Posted on 12 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to regenerate and repair black plastics
In this video, we see some ways to repair plastics: the simplest method, but less durable, is WD-40, or dashboard renewer, which have a limited lifespan. …read all…
Posted on 5 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove small bodywork damages
In this video, we see how we can eliminate or make less visible small bodywork damages, such as chipping (which are the stone chips lifted by the cars in front …read all…
Posted on 2 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The color to choose to maintain the value of the car.
In this video, we see a ranking - obtained from an American magazine - of the average depreciation of cars based on their body paint. Here, it appears that the …read all…
Posted on 28 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The shark inside every Opel from 2004 onwards.
Did you know that inside every Opel built from 2004 onwards, there is a shark included? Our friendly YouTuber shows us that in the latest model of Opel Corsa, …read all…
Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to manually close the sunroof of a BMW.
In this video, we see a function of a BMW convertible that not everyone is aware of. In fact, it is the ability to manually close the retractable roof using …read all…
Posted on 18 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the squeaks from inside the car body.
In this video, we see how to remove some creaking that we can hear inside our car, which can especially come from plastic parts that don't fit perfectly. We …read all…
Posted on 4 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to solve the problem of water stagnating in the car door.
In this video, we see how to solve a problem that can occur in older cars, which may have worn door seals. When there is a heavy downpour, it can happen that …read all…
Posted on 19 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to do a touch-up spray on the bodywork.
We will need some newspaper, some masking tape, and a spray can of the color of our car body. With a medium-fine sandpaper, we need to remove any protrusions, …read all…
Posted on 22 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The three things not to do if the fabric of the car's roof is detached.
In this video tutorial, the three things not to do if the car roof fabric (headliner) has come off are explained. The first thing not to do is not to use glue …read all…
Posted on 17 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to disassemble the front bumper of a Citroen Ami.
If we want to proceed with disassembling the front bumper on this car model, in the description that is reported below we have summarized the simple procedure …read all…
Posted on 23 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Things to know about the sky of a car that comes off
In this video, the YouTuber provides us with some essential information regarding the management of a car ceiling that comes off. The first thing to know is …read all…
Posted on 11 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How does a seat belt work and when should it be replaced?
Seat belts are used to prevent us from going out through the windshield, by restraining the chest and pelvis, two of the largest and strongest cages of our …read all…
Posted on 10 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to install BMW roof bars.
In this video, we see how to install the original roof bars on a BMW without any tools needed: we clean the railing well, remove the safety locks by opening …read all…
Posted on 8 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to renovate the interior covering of a car with little expense.
In this video, we see how to renew the interior of a car - in this case, it was ruined due to the owner's distraction - who thought to wrap it with carbon …read all…
Posted on 1 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to mount the aluminum roof rack basket on a car.
In this video tutorial we can see how it is possible to mount the aluminum roof rack basket in a car. This QSPCARS aluminum roof box has steel central pillars, …read all…
Posted on 10 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to do a brush touch-up on a car body.
In this video, we will see how to do a touch-up on our car using a paintbrush in the best possible way. If you want to use the brand recommended by our …read all…
Posted on 26 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to make a quick repair on the body of a Kia car.
In this video, we see how to make a quick repair on a small dent on the body of a Kia car: first, we isolate the area to be treated with bodywork tape. We sand …read all…
Posted on 23 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to install a spoiler on a Mini.
In this video, we see how to install a spoiler on a Mini: for maximum precision, it is advisable - after perfectly cleaning the surfaces - to fix ties with …read all…
Posted on 13 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to install a Volkswagen roof rack.
In this video we see how to install the original Volkswagen roof rack: You can find this item at every Volkswagen dealership, but also on E-Bay with the code …read all…
Posted on 11 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to recognize a crashed car
If we decide to buy a used car and go to a used car showroom, we are certain that we will not see a run down car, but only shiny and well maintained cars. So …read all…
Posted on 7 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the front hood?
If we have purchased a new car and do not yet know its functions well, in the description below we can identify the operations to be carried out to open the …read all…
Posted on 29 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove a car license plate
If we need to remove the number plate on a car (US model) we can find instructions on the operations to be performed on this description and with the help of …read all…
Posted on 25 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Lights on Ford car doors
Let's see how to add courtesy lights that project the Ford logo onto our car. We found them on E-Bay for €10.50 each, shipping included. We won't need to …read all…
Posted on 11 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the fairing panels on a Honda CB500X motorcycle
In this interesting video tutorial we can see how it is possible to remove the fairing panels in a Honda CB500X motorcycle, in order to replace the arrow of …read all…
Posted on 8 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to install a dog divider net on a car
In this video we see how to easily assemble a beautiful dividing net for medium / large dogs so that they can travel easily with us without posing a danger to …read all…
Posted on 22 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to fix a dented door with hot glue
Let's see a truly amazing method of repairing a dent on a door with a little hot water and hot glue. Very hot water must be poured on the dented part to heat …read all…
Posted on 31 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
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Removing the roof sun visor
To remove the sun visor on practically all cars, it is necessary to proceed as follows: open the door on the side of the car on which it is necessary to remove …read all…
Posted on 30 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to remedy a Mercedes central locking that does not work
If the central locking of your Mercedes does not work, the characteristic noise of the "machine gun" echoes the video for you. We remove the cover of the front …read all…
Posted on 12 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the bonnet of a Ford
If we want to proceed to open the bonnet of our car, in the description that we report below we have reported the simple steps to take and we can also take a …read all…
Posted on 10 August 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the front shield of the Honda Sh 300
If we need to disassemble the front fairing shield on this scooter model to carry out maintenance, in the description and in the video described here, we have …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the footboard of the Piaggio Liberty 125 scooter
In this video we can see how the platform of the Piaggio Liberty 125 scooter is replaced. The first part that needs to be removed is the saddle, then the band …read all…
Posted on 14 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to repair the side member of the car
The side members are steel profiles placed longitudinally on the car. Both in front of and behind the monocoque body. These elements can have slight curves or …read all…
Posted on 10 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove rust from the bodywork?
Removing rust from small body parts is an operation you can do yourself and save a few hundred Euros. We need sandpaper of various grit, primer, body filler …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Car hail dents repair
We see in this video one of the many options or roads that we can take to be able to repair the most common damage caused, for example, by the hail of a …read all…
Posted on 25 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace a spar on the car chassis
In the event that an accident has damaged structural elements of the car frame such as the side member, it is absolutely essential to go to a well-equipped …read all…
Posted on 7 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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