Remove scratches from car with £1 everyday item - not polish or wax

A popular motoring tip circulating online suggests a £1 supermarket item can remove certain car scratches without polish or wax: toothpaste. An influencer with millions of followers demonstrated applying toothpaste to a scratch and buffing it with a towel, claiming the mark disappeared and the technique has other practical uses. RAC experts back the idea and warn results depend on scratch depth, urging caution with DIY fixes. The piece notes toothpaste’s suggested uses, such as reducing water beading on mirrors and refreshing aging wiper blades. The RAC advises careful, limited use and professional repair for deeper damage.