THE AA might be better known for fixing breakdowns, but now it has decided to use its expertise to keep your car looking its best as well. The six-piece Essentials Valeting range features wash and wax, trim, tyre, upholstery and wheel cleaners, plus glass polish.
We found the wash and wax removed dirt with no problems, and produced a good shine and some water beading. However, it was no substitute for a proper polish – which the line-up does not have. The wheel cleaner did a great job and took off baked-on brake dust with little effort.
For the tyres, we followed the instructions to remove excess product with a dry cloth. However, it was very easy to wipe off too much, and end up with a dull finish. The glass cleaner was easy to use and the result streak-free, while the trim product rejuvenated our cabin plastics, although it did leave some surfaces a little too shiny. Finally we applied the upholstery cleaner to some lightly soiled fabric and leather, and it had no trouble removing the stains.
This is a good all-round range as we’d expect, as it is produced for the AA by regular car care test winner Comma. It is also decent value: it’s only a shame there isn’t a dedicated wax.
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