Product reviews

Armor All Shield for Glass

Much like rival Prestone, this Bluecol screenwash includes a rain repellent and an insect remover.

A hefty price rise since our last test in 2011 doesn’t help this wash from Sakura.

Packed with de-icer and a rain repellent, this comes ready to pour.

Sonax Clear View won our test when it was a yellow formula.

US giant Prestone sparked the revival of ready-mixed washes when it hit the UK a couple of years ago, but this is a concentrate version of its Screen …

Even though this is just a small 500ml pack, it’s good for up to eight litres.

Like its stablemate, this contains nasty-tasting Bitrex to stop children accidentally drinking it.

We’ve long been fans of Double Concentrate.

Our winner is a sort of hybrid: it’s ready mixed for winter, but has a dilution table.

With just a single variable lance, a brush and a large soap tank, the Clarke is aimed at car washers.

Power isn’t everything in car cleaning, and this washer does a reasonable job, but it’s not the easiest to use.

This got off to a poor start, with a water connector that failed to seal.

Neatly bridging the gap between smaller machines and the top two, this Sealey offers lots to like.

Part of the Screwfix line-up, this Titan is ideal if you’re on a budget.

The K2 is the best of the smaller washers

If you have a big car, you’ll love this well built Nilfisk’s nine-metre hose.

Ease of use sees Hozelock take another win.

While the Carrera Transport came second in our 2011 test, the opposition has taken a huge leap forward.

Called the Halfway as it sits between a folding bike and a regular bike, the Giant got off to a good start

This fairly large bike is better than others for long trips, as it’s comfortable and has huge 20-inch wheels with wide tyres

Brompton has been ousted from the top spot of our podium, but the H3L is still a great bike