I am getting a new car in September and have been offered Autoglym to protect the paintwork, upholstery and glass for £299. Is it worth it or are there other products that are better?

Short answer is no, send it to a detailer instead

As Mr Larby says, no

 

autoglym+paint+protection+kit

The answer is obviously no. Can anyone recommend a detailer in the Stockport /Macclesfield  area?

Please don't accept the dealers offer of Lifeshine...very much a last generation co-polymer sealant which even if applied to properly prepared surfaces (it won't be) you may see 3-4months protection from the paint sealant.

The dealer valeter may get an hour, two if they are lucky to prepare your car from start to finish - a good detailer will just about be able to wash & decon your car in that time, spending the rest of the day ensuring every surface is prepared correctly prior to applying a proper paint coating along the lines of Gtechniq.

 

Pop your postcode in the following link to find your nearest Gtechniq detailer - 

Gtechniq - find a detailer

 

cheers

 

Chris

I know a detailer in Oldham, Manchester 

No as the others have said. Never had Lifeshine done myself, because I enjoy cleaning our cars. It may not be up to professional standards, but it is good enough for me and best in our little road if I say so myself. I use a mixture of Autofinesse, Autoglym and Valetpro. 

In OLDHAM....where then ?  Thanks.

I've learnt the hard way that lifeshine or any other dealer product is worthless. If I ever bought a new car I'd ask them to leave all the transit protection on and send it to my local detailer. I can personally vouch for Gtechniq Crystal serum, it's a great product that when topped with C2 makes washing a much easier and safer experience. 

Matt @ https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi7tv-l0ufUAhXsLsAKHY8PA8YQFgg3MAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.obsidiandetailing.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNELfktWV6iCHcvqDItRge6Pizbszw

 

You can go wax or sealant, choice is yours.