New Again Workshop Blog

Water travels before it pools, so the source is rarely where the damage appears. Here's why leak diagnosis takes time to get right.

A big congratulations to Gary Wray and Tom Petts, who have successfully completed their Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification.

Steamed-up windows every morning usually means damp inside the cabin. The fix is simpler than you think -- here's what causes it and how to stop it.

Alfie, Matt and Tom from the New Again workshop took on The Nuclear Races 2025 -- mud, obstacles and a team challenge to round off their race season.

Our team sat an awareness course on hybrid and electric vehicles, covering the safety protocols for working around high-voltage systems.

Mice and rats in your car bring real health risks -- hantavirus, leptospirosis -- plus chewed wiring and nesting damage. Here's what to do.

Gary, Jade, Tom, Alfie and Matt attended the BIG Awards 2025 -- shortlisted for Specialist Garage of the Year and proud to be there.

Our Matt and Alfie ran 10km to raise money for dogs living with IVDD, supported by the charity Dedicated to Dachshunds with IVDD.

Snake oil still exists in the car care industry. Here's what we've learned to watch for after years of testing products in our workshop.

Officially accredited by Fireball Korea to apply their full professional coating range -- years of real workshop experience behind it.

Named a finalist for Specialist Garage of the Year at the BIG Awards 2025 -- recognition for the work the New Again team puts in daily.

White vinegar and baking soda mask car odours temporarily -- they don't remove them. Here's what actually works, from 38 years of workshop experience.

Ceramic coatings have real drawbacks -- cost, prep time and unrealistic expectations top the list. Here's an honest look at what they won't do for your car.

Electrical gremlins on an RX 400h often trace back to a water leak, not a wiring fault. Here's what we look for and where water gets in.

Keyed car? We cover how to assess the damage, what repair options exist, typical costs, and whether to claim on insurance or pay privately.

Car scratches are inevitable. Here's what actually determines repair cost, method, and whether a scratch needs a body shop or just a polish.

A leaking windscreen after replacement usually means a poor seal. Here is what to check, and when to push the fitter to redo the job.

Restoring your current car beats buying new in most cases -- here's what paint correction and detailing can realistically achieve.

Want that new-car feeling without the new-car price tag? Here's how a full detail can transform your current car for a fraction of the cost.

Plenty of products promise a mirror finish, but polishing is the real secret. Here's what makes car paint genuinely shine like glass.