Best kit to care for your car

15-page special names best buys to keep your car immaculate

WANT to keep your car in pristine condition? You’ve never had it so good. Car care is one of the major growth areas of the aftermarket, with new products and brands hitting the accessory shop shelves and online retailers every year.

Each is claimed to have the ultimate solution, the most effective cleaner, the longest-lasting wax or the easiest and quickest application. And the choice can be utterly bewildering, which is why we have dedicated this issue to recognising the finest, best-value car care products that money can buy.

We’ve tested more than 200 products in 15 categories over the past year so you don’t have to. And over the next 15 pages we’ve put together the ultimate guide to the best cleaners and treatments to preserve and protect your car and keep it gleaming and something you’re proud to drive.

We’ve collected samples worth thousands of pounds to make our tests and results as comprehensive as possible, and all prices quoted are from a range of sources as we went to press.

When you buy one of the products we recommend here you know it will work and you won’t be wasting your money or effort. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get your car looking great for summer...