Exterior Accessories
Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel![Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EbOgKYDq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183718/autoexpress/8/05/autoglym_5_0.jpg)
![Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EbOgKYDq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183718/autoexpress/8/05/autoglym_5_0.jpg)
Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel
This short-pile cloth does Autoglym no favours against longer-pile rivals.
7 May 2014
Meguiar’s Microfiber Water Magnet Drying Towel ![Meguiar’s Microfiber Water Magnet Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YiDBO1pl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184296/autoexpress/8/03/meguiars_3_0.jpg)
![Meguiar’s Microfiber Water Magnet Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YiDBO1pl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184296/autoexpress/8/03/meguiars_3_0.jpg)
Meguiar’s Microfiber Water Magnet Drying Towel
Meguiar’s has opted for a short-pile waffle weave.
7 May 2014
Halfords Advanced Supersize Microfibre Drying Towel![Halfords Advanced Supersize Microfibre Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SW4qnarz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184192/autoexpress/8/02/halfords_13_0.jpg)
![Halfords Advanced Supersize Microfibre Drying Towel](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SW4qnarz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184192/autoexpress/8/02/halfords_13_0.jpg)
Halfords Advanced Supersize Microfibre Drying Towel
7 May 2014
Triplewax Premium Microfibre Cloth![Triplewax Premium Microfibre Cloth](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GFAGdsHE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184389/autoexpress/8/01/triplewax_0_0.jpg)
![Triplewax Premium Microfibre Cloth](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GFAGdsHE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184389/autoexpress/8/01/triplewax_0_0.jpg)
Triplewax Premium Microfibre Cloth
Low Wilkinsons’ price makes this the cheapest on test.
7 May 2014
Buzz Rack Beetle![Buzz Rack Beetle](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lnnknY5_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241726/autoexpress/2/56/bike-racks-26_0.jpg)
![Buzz Rack Beetle](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lnnknY5_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241726/autoexpress/2/56/bike-racks-26_0.jpg)
Buzz Rack Beetle
This small, skimpy rack works, but didn’t feel as robust as strap-mounted rivals.
23 Apr 2014
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
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
Kent De-Luxe Super Spray![Kent De-Luxe Super Spray](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jDlcewVw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184273/autoexpress/kent_1.jpg)
![Kent De-Luxe Super Spray](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jDlcewVw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184273/autoexpress/kent_1.jpg)
Kent De-Luxe Super Spray
The Kent is slightly cheaper than our winner.
10 Oct 2013
Clarke Jet Star 1900![Clarke Jet Star 1900](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--48uUyBbr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598452/autoexpress/clarke_0.gif)
![Clarke Jet Star 1900](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--48uUyBbr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598452/autoexpress/clarke_0.gif)
Clarke Jet Star 1900
With just a single variable lance, a brush and a large soap tank, the Clarke is aimed at car washers.
29 Jul 2013
Top Tech HPI 1110![Top Tech HPI 1110](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sKCCBLKs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598446/autoexpress/top-tech.gif)
![Top Tech HPI 1110](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sKCCBLKs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598446/autoexpress/top-tech.gif)
Top Tech HPI 1110
Power isn’t everything in car cleaning, and this washer does a reasonable job, but it’s not the easiest to use.
29 Jul 2013
Makita Aquamak HW112![Makita Aquamak HW112](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dlzlUwv7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598458/autoexpress/makita.gif)
![Makita Aquamak HW112](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dlzlUwv7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598458/autoexpress/makita.gif)
Makita Aquamak HW112
This got off to a poor start, with a water connector that failed to seal.
29 Jul 2013
Sealey PC3401![Sealey PC3401](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HrkexTZh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598471/autoexpress/sealey_1.gif)
![Sealey PC3401](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HrkexTZh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579598471/autoexpress/sealey_1.gif)
Sealey PC3401
Neatly bridging the gap between smaller machines and the top two, this Sealey offers lots to like.
29 Jul 2013