About me

About Me – Ryan, Founder of Endure Car Protection

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’ve been a car enthusiast all my life, with a particular passion for German brands. Some (my wife!) might say I’m obsessed with keeping my cars clean, protected, and in perfect condition—and she’s probably not wrong.

I strongly believe in keeping older cars on the road for longer. For me, helping protect vehicles and extend their life just makes sense. Personally, I typically buy older cars in excellent condition with low mileage, entrust the mechanical work to local specialists, and focus on preserving their physical condition. Over the years, this approach has paid off: most cars I’ve owned have sold for more than I originally paid. Yes, there have been exceptions—after all, I once owned an Alfa Romeo!

I’m living proof that taking care of your car pays dividends over time.

How Endure Car Protection Began

I first applied Lanoguard to my own vehicles in September 2024 and topped up the protection in October 2025. When a friend’s Mini—previously flagged for rust in multiple MOTs—needed protection, I offered to treat it with Lanoguard. The results were excellent, and soon I was protecting his other cars as well.

Word spread quickly, and I’ve since protected a wide range of vehicles, including:

  • Aston Martin AMR 59, Audi RS6, Audi S4

  • BMW E46 M3 Convertible, BMW M2, BMW M3, BMW 520d Estate, BMW E30 323i and BMW 635 CSI x 2

  • Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Freelander 2 x 3

  • Ferrari Dino, Ford Focus RS Mk 1 and Mk 3 and Fiesta ST

  • Jaguar F Type, Jaguar XJS and Jaguar XKRS

  • Mazda MX5, Mini Cooper S Works

  • Mercedes C63 Estate, Mercedes Hightop Motorhome

  • Porsche 911 x 4, Porsche Boxster S

  • Suzuki Jimny

  • Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux

Most of these projects are documented on our YouTube channel, so you can see real results for yourself.

Expanding My Expertise

Some of the cars I work on require more than rust protection. For example, convertible roofs on the Porsche Boxster and Mazda MX5 needed care. After being quoted £400+ VAT by a specialist, I decided to learn the process myself. Using the same materials and techniques, I cleaned and protected both vehicles at a fraction of the cost, ensuring long-term protection and preserving their value.

This hands-on experience has helped me develop practical, cost-effective solutions for vehicle protection—whether it’s rust, paintwork, or convertible roofs.

A Few of My Past Rides

I can’t really claim to be a car enthusiast without sharing a few of my favourite rides over the years…

  • Renault 11 TC

  • Renault 19 16v Convertible

  • Mazda Mx5 Mk1

  • Alfa Romeo 156 Veloce Selespeed

  • Toyota Celica VVTI 190

  • Maxda Mx5 Mk2.5

  • Porsche Boxster S

  • Audi A4 Avant 1.8T (children arrived)

  • Audi A4 Convertible 3.0

  • Mazda Mx5 Mk3 Z Sport

  • BMW 320d Sport (F30)

  • BMW 320d ED (E90)

  • BMW 530i Sport (E39)

  • Porsche 996 Turbo S

  • BMW 320d Sport (F31)

  • BMW Alpina B10 V8s (E39 - one of only 41 in UK)

  • Mercedes AMG C63 (6.2l V8)

  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

  • BMW 520d M Sport (F11)

A man and a boy with light skin standing next to a silver Porsche Carrera with a child sitting on the roof of the car. The man is holding the child's leg, and the child is smiling. The car has an open door, and the background has trees and greenery.
Three sports cars parked in front of a brick garage, including a blue Porsche and two red Mazda MX-5 Miatas.
A blue BMW sedan and a silver BMW coupe parked on the side of a rural road with trees and power lines in the background.
Black Mercedes-Benz station wagon parked on a paved lot near a Mercedes-Benz dealership, with trees and a sign displaying Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team logo in the background.
Blue convertible car parked on the side of a road with a mountainous landscape in the background, cloudy blue sky.
A woman standing next to a red vintage convertible sports car on a rural road, with one hand resting on the car's roof.
A woman and a young boy standing next to a black Mazda MX-5 convertible car parked on a gravel surface in a rural area with open fields and a blue car parked in the background.
Two red sports cars parked outside on a paved area, with a brick and wood fence behind them. The car on the left is a Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the car on the right is an Alfa Romeo 156.
A black BMW station wagon parked on a gravel driveway with a covered vehicle behind it and trees and bushes in the background.
Silver BMW station wagon with open driver side door and roof box, parked on a mountain road with snow and leafless trees in background.

Why This Matters for You
Every vehicle we protect benefits from my personal experience, attention to detail, and passion for preservation. When you trust Endure Car Protection, you’re not just getting a service—you’re getting a lifetime of knowledge applied to keeping your car safe and valued.