Product group tests

Spray’N’Shine Starter Pack

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25 Jun 2014

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Overall Auto Express rating

3.0

Price: £14.99 | Size: 1,000ml

Another sweet-smelling waterless wash, but it struggled to match the performance of our Meguiar’s Best Buy.

The presentation box comprises two cloths, plus two 500ml bottles, but the nozzles are poor, with a narrow spray that’s prone to spotting. Clumsy delivery system also means more buffing is required than with rivals.

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.

Volkswagen Polo

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Volkswagen Polo

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

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Audi A3

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RRP £26,295Avg. savings £3,081 off RRP*Used from £11,700

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Renault Clio

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RRP £16,160Avg. savings £4,422 off RRP*Used from £7,595

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Nissan Qashqai

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RRP £27,415Avg. savings £6,054 off RRP*Used from £9,995

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* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP

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