CHEAP SUDS

Simoniz’s Shampoo & Carnauba Wax is one of the more affordable carcleaning products, just £5 for a litre at Halfords, and sometimes available for less at discount stores. The all-inone solution serves as both a cleaning shampoo and wax, and is designed for those who don’t have a great deal of time. Our initial test was promising, with plenty of thick bubbles produced as we filled our bucket, but the on-car performance was less impressive. The solution seemed very thin and didn’t provide a great deal of lubrication when passing the mitt across panels, although it did make rinsing simple and water marks were minimal. Good if you’re in a rush, but next time we’ll try doubling the dose. GM www.simoniz.com; www.halfords.com