Product group tests

Car-Skin Quick Wash

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25 Jun 2014

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Overall Auto Express rating

3.0

Price: £9.99 | Size: 500ml

Car-Skin claims that its formula was one of the first waterless washes on the market. However, our test would suggest that rivals have since moved the technology on a touch.

There’s no doubt that this cleaner lifts dirt without hurting your car’s paintwork, but to get the sort of shine it promises requires a much more intensive effort than our limited wiping test allowed.

Car accessories

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Products editor

Kim has worked for Auto Express for more than three decades and all but a year of that time in the Products section. His current role as products editor involves managing the section’s content and team of testers plus doing some of the tests himself.

Skoda Kodiaq

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RRP £39,025Avg. savings £3,224 off RRP*Used from £13,495

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Volkswagen Polo

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Volkswagen Polo

RRP £15,255Avg. savings £1,912 off RRP*Used from £7,299

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Toyota Yaris Cross

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Toyota Yaris Cross

RRP £27,145Avg. savings £2,383 off RRP*Used from £15,534

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Audi A3

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RRP £26,295Avg. savings £3,075 off RRP*Used from £11,700

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