10 best car ads from the noughties

It is my humble opinion that the noughties were some of the best years for creative car ads on our telly. Puppets, giant cakes, giant robots and very satisfying chain reactions are just some of the ways that motor markets tried to tempt us with their latest models, all appealing to our inner kid. Here's a list of some of my picks of the decade.

1. Citroen - "Transformer"

It's horrible to have to admit that a car has better moves than you do on the dance floor but let's face it, the C4bot had more than a little help from Marty Kudelka, none other than Justin Timberlake's own choreographer and a good handful of digital animation artists who combined motion capture techniques.

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8 easy car wash tips everyone needs to know

Cleaning your car to perfection is a fine art, but you don't need to be a professional detailer to achieve that showroom shine. Here's some top tips which will help you improve your car wash routine with minimum effort and maximum results.

1. Start with a clean bucket

It may seem like common sense but if you store your car wash bucket in the garage or the garden shed chances are that it's going to have collected a layer of dust and dirt by the time you dig it out again. Give your bucket a good rinse before you get started and you won't have lost before you've started.

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10 times dogs had more fun in cars than we did

1. Nothing will ever appreciate the wind flowing through their fur quite like man's best friend.

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2. And let's face it, we would could never look this cool sticking our heads out of the window anyway...

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How to look after your genuine chamois leather

Chammy or Microfibre? It's a question which splits the room when it comes to drying off your vehicle. Many people reach for the microfibre cloth simply because Chamois Leathers seem like too much hassle and anyway they fall apart dead quickly right? Well, you might be surprised to know that if you look after your Chammy, you could get plenty of service out of it. In fact, plenty of people swear by the Chamois' durability and ability to absorb around six times its weight in water.

Think your Chamois is doomed to this?

The best way to get the most out of your genuine chamois leather is to take good care of it. Treat it right and you will get the results! Here's my quick guide on how to look after your chamois leather so that you can get the best value from it.

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Rust Repair Tutorial

This week sees the launch of Granville's new Rust Repair Liquid. Now this stuff is the bee's knees, what can I say? It's easy to use, takes only 15mins to work its magic and also comes in a gel formulation for easy application on hard to reach and horizontal surfaces.

So let's take a look at how to use Granville Rust Repair Liquid and Gel...

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10 first models of car brands we love

Every great story has a beginning, here's where these famous brands took their first steps to automotive stardom:

1. Ferrari: 125 S (1947)

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The first car to bear the Ferrari name, the 125 S debuted in 1947 on the Piacenza Circuit.

2. Maserati: Tipo 26 (1926)

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The first car built by Maserati made its debut in the 1926 Targa Florio, finishing first in the Grand Prix class.

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10 vintage concept cars which were ahead of their time

Simcar Fulgar (1958)

The brain child of designer Robert Opron, the idea of this car was to show what we would be driving in the 21st century. It was to feature atomic power, voice control, radar navigation and gyroscopic wheels. Switch the atomic power for electric and I guess he wasn't far off!

Cadillac Cyclone (1959)

Designed by WW2 camouflage pioneer, Harley Earl, the Cadillac Cyclone was inspired by rocket designs of the 1950s. It featured UV protection and radar in the nose cones on the front of the vehicle. This was part of a collision avoidance system which gave audible warning about incoming vehicles - the likes of which weren't really seen on modern commercial vehicles until the 2006 Audi Q7.

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