Product group tests
Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant
Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant
When a product has a clear advantage, it’s often the cue for competitors to produce their own, as Autoglym and Wonder Wheels have done here.
Armor All Shield for Wheels
Armor All Shield for Wheels
There’s no doubt Armor All has hit on something pretty remarkable with its Shield range of protectants.
Dodo Juice Total Wipe Out
Dodo Juice Total Wipe Out
The team at Dodo Juice promises to “wipe out” grime with this product, and it’s largely successful at it.
CarPlan Demon Clean
CarPlan Demon Clean
Part of the range spun off the long-running Demon Shine rinse aid, but this doesn’t just cash in on a name.
Autobrite Direct FAB
Autobrite Direct FAB
Ground-in chocolate is always one of the trickiest substances to remove, but this was one of the few cleaners on test to shift all signs
Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels
Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels
Wonder Wheels has joined many rivals by adopting the new ‘purple’ formula for delicate surfaces with Hot Wheels.
Wonder Wheels Super Alloy Cleaner
Wonder Wheels Super Alloy Cleaner
There was a time when Super Alloy Cleaner was rarely challenged in these tests.
Bilt Hamber auto-wheel
Bilt Hamber auto-wheel
The Essex producer was one of the pioneers of the ‘purple’ cleaners that change colour as they work on the brake dust built up on your wheel
Halfords 686646
Halfords 686646
This is the second-cheapest pump here, but definitely the best budget option.
Michelin 12209
Michelin 12209
Michelin’s digital double-barrel range-topper remains our favourite foot pump.
Inno Tyre Hold
Inno Tyre Hold
Inno’s effort has supports for both wheels that splay to place the bike in the rack
Nextbase 512G Ultra
Nextbase 512G Ultra
The Nextbase 512G is one of the more expensive cameras here, but it has an anti-glare polarising filter.
Transcend DrivePro 220
Transcend DrivePro 220
Keenly priced and including a memory card, the Transcend DrivePro 220 replaces our last test winner, the 200.
Silent Witness SW006
Silent Witness SW006
Combining a magnet and a suction mount, this Silent Witness dash cam is a top performer in many ways
Wheel Woolies
Wheel Woolies
Against brushes costing under a tenner, these £36 US imports were always going to struggle – even with three in the pack.
ValetPRO Chemical Resistant Brush
ValetPRO Chemical Resistant Brush
Just like its stablemate, this is designed to be used with the toughest wheel cleaners.
Microfiber Madness Incredibrush
Microfiber Madness Incredibrush
“Hand-crafted” in Germany, this is a bit of a one-trick pony
Halfords Microfibre Alloy Wheel Brush
Halfords Microfibre Alloy Wheel Brush
This Halfords brush has a rigid shaft with a microfibre cover of noodles on one side and mesh on the other
Muc-Off Wheel & Component Brush
Muc-Off Wheel & Component Brush
Alongside some of the pricier, specialised options, this Muc-Off looks a bit ordinary. But no rival works as well.
