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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Kim Adams

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.

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Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £38,030Avg. savings £3,285 off RRP*Used from £20,499

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Renault Clio

RRP £16,160Avg. savings £4,179 off RRP*Used from £6,595

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Volkswagen Golf

RRP £24,625Avg. savings £2,542 off RRP*Used from £11,146

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Volkswagen Polo

RRP £15,255Avg. savings £2,073 off RRP*Used from £7,495

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