Product group tests
Vax Power Wash 2500 Complete P86-P4-T
Vax Power Wash 2500 Complete P86-P4-T
A phenomenal package for the price, considering that glut of accessories is backed up by impressive performance stats
Karcher K4 Full Control Home
Karcher K4 Full Control Home
The latest K4 is fitted with Karcher’s innovative Full Control feature, which is a lance-mounted pressure display
AA Tyres
AA Tyres
The only site to offer a purely mobile fitting service is a little bit of a disappointment, especially given the AA’s size and popularity.
Oponeo
Oponeo
We’ve criticised this site in the past for only offering direct sales, despite a well thought-out home page.
Tyre Shopper
Tyre Shopper
It’s been five years since Tyre Shopper was crowned our winner, but now it’s struggling to keep up with rivals
Love Tyres
Love Tyres
A previous test winner, Love Tyres is still an impressive performer, majoring on great value tyres
Black Circles
Black Circles
Our reigning champ takes top spot once again for its combination of search functions, website design and availability.
Streetwize Universal Fit Headrest Mount
Streetwize Universal Fit Headrest Mount
Streetwize’s universal holder is good for a range of tablet sizes.
Snugg Adaptable Headrest Mount
Snugg Adaptable Headrest Mount
The Snugg is by far the sleekest mount that we tested, and thanks to a Velcro strap attached to the backboard, the easiest to install and remove.
Olixar Universal Car Headrest Mount Pro
Olixar Universal Car Headrest Mount Pro
The bulky Pro from Olixar is surprisingly easy to install.
Gtechniq I2 Tri-Clean
Gtechniq I2 Tri-Clean
There’s lots to like about this cleaner from detailers’ favourite Gtechniq
Black Diamond Super Clean
Black Diamond Super Clean
Another from the budget end of the market, and no worse for it.
Autobrite Direct Seal & Protect
Autobrite Direct Seal & Protect
There's no hour-long wait for this paint sealant
Autoglym Wheel Protector
Autoglym Wheel Protector
The only product to get close to our winner was this Autoglym sealant.
Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant
Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant
When a product has a clear advantage, it’s often the cue for competitors to produce their own, as Autoglym and Wonder Wheels have done here.
Armor All Shield for Wheels
Armor All Shield for Wheels
There’s no doubt Armor All has hit on something pretty remarkable with its Shield range of protectants.
Dodo Juice Total Wipe Out
Dodo Juice Total Wipe Out
The team at Dodo Juice promises to “wipe out” grime with this product, and it’s largely successful at it.
CarPlan Demon Clean
CarPlan Demon Clean
Part of the range spun off the long-running Demon Shine rinse aid, but this doesn’t just cash in on a name.
Autobrite Direct FAB
Autobrite Direct FAB
Ground-in chocolate is always one of the trickiest substances to remove, but this was one of the few cleaners on test to shift all signs
Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels
Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels
Wonder Wheels has joined many rivals by adopting the new ‘purple’ formula for delicate surfaces with Hot Wheels.
Wonder Wheels Super Alloy Cleaner
Wonder Wheels Super Alloy Cleaner
There was a time when Super Alloy Cleaner was rarely challenged in these tests.
Bilt Hamber auto-wheel
Bilt Hamber auto-wheel
The Essex producer was one of the pioneers of the ‘purple’ cleaners that change colour as they work on the brake dust built up on your wheel
