Car Shampoo
How much does a car wash cost? Automatic car wash, hand car wash and do it yourself prices compared![Auto Express contributor Tom Barnard sitting in the Mazda 3's boot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bPCxKDaQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717512173/autoexpress/2024/06/Mazda%203%20car%20wash.jpg)
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How much does a car wash cost? Automatic car wash, hand car wash and do it yourself prices compared
Can cleaning your motor by hand, rather than at a car wash, save you money? We did all the calculations to find out
4 Jun 2024
Best ceramic car shampoos 2023![Washing car](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wO0i2BeN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685618974/autoexpress/2023/05/Best%20ceramic%20car%20shampoos%202023.jpg)
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Best ceramic car shampoos 2023
Do the new wash-and-protect solutions live up to the hype? We find out by putting a selection to the test
1 Jun 2023
Best car shampoo 2021![Best car shampoos product test header shot](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---cZ9nuqx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1617872862/DSC_7258.jpg)
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Best car shampoo 2021
We discover the best solution for cleaning your car
8 Apr 2021
CarPlan Demon Foam![CarPlan Demon Foam](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KGLBBcvt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-011.jpg)
![CarPlan Demon Foam](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--KGLBBcvt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-011.jpg)
CarPlan Demon Foam
If you want the snow foam look but can’t afford a pressure washer and lance, this achieves a similar all-white coating using just a hose
2 Apr 2014
Mer High Shine Car Wash![Mer High Shine Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ycXM7w2h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-060.jpg)
![Mer High Shine Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ycXM7w2h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-060.jpg)
Mer High Shine Car Wash
We’ve been impressed with some products from this revamped Mer range, but High Shine Car Wash had to give best to rivals in the water beading test.
2 Apr 2014
Angelwax Superior Automotive Shampoo![Angelwax Superior Automotive Shampoo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yjeoPU08--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-016.jpg)
![Angelwax Superior Automotive Shampoo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yjeoPU08--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-016.jpg)
Angelwax Superior Automotive Shampoo
There’s a pleasant apple scent from a bucket of this Angelwax car wash, which can also be applied through a pressure washer snow foam lance.
2 Apr 2014
CodeClean Premium Wash & Seal with Carnuba Wax![CodeClean Premium Wash & Seal with Carnuba Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--q_dcs3Is--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-028.jpg)
![CodeClean Premium Wash & Seal with Carnuba Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--q_dcs3Is--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-028.jpg)
CodeClean Premium Wash & Seal with Carnuba Wax
2 Apr 2014
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ValetPRO Advanced Poseidon Car Wash![ValetPRO Advanced Poseidon Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--I0Q3BfO_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-057.jpg)
![ValetPRO Advanced Poseidon Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--I0Q3BfO_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-057.jpg)
ValetPRO Advanced Poseidon Car Wash
Usefully, ValetPRO claims this won’t remove any wax or paint sealants on the car and instead prolongs their life.
2 Apr 2014
Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax![Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AhDHSMSX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249584/autoexpress/g17748_washnwax-copy.jpg)
![Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AhDHSMSX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249584/autoexpress/g17748_washnwax-copy.jpg)
Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax
You need to take care when mixing this wash as we measured the recommended four capfuls per gallon as more than the 28ml alternative in the instructio…
2 Apr 2014
Turtle Wax Wash & Wax![Turtle Wax Wash & Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zyqe0pg6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-045.jpg)
![Turtle Wax Wash & Wax](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zyqe0pg6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255214/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-045.jpg)
Turtle Wax Wash & Wax
Another shampoo that claims to leave “a high gloss, water repellent finish”
2 Apr 2014
Simoniz Protection Car Wash![Simoniz Protection Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8HzsF3sW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248549/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-007.jpg)
![Simoniz Protection Car Wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8HzsF3sW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248549/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-007.jpg)
Simoniz Protection Car Wash
If you’re after a cheap but effective car wash, look no further than this big pack from Simoniz.
2 Apr 2014
Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner![Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qfpU1Xy9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248547/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-061.jpg)
![Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qfpU1Xy9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248547/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-061.jpg)
Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
After our top two, the results were very close, but Autoglym just squeezed on to the podium
2 Apr 2014
Halfords Car Wash![Halfords car wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dEleugq3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248545/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-009.jpg)
![Halfords car wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dEleugq3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248545/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-009.jpg)
Halfords Car Wash
Despite the big pack, Halfords’ own-brand car wash is not on our podium because of its cracking low price
2 Apr 2014
Bilt-Hamber auto-wash![Bilt-Hamber auto-wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TwolpLPT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248543/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-070.jpg)
![Bilt-Hamber auto-wash](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TwolpLPT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248543/autoexpress/prod-2014-a-070.jpg)
Bilt-Hamber auto-wash
Alongside the big Halfords and Simoniz packs, this 300ml bottle of Bilt-Hamber looks expensive
2 Apr 2014
Dodo Juice Sour Power
Dodo Juice Sour Power
12 Jun 2013