Tesco Car Shampoo: What We Could Verify
At a glance
- What it is: Tesco’s own-brand car shampoo. Our earlier page covered a melon and cucumber version; Tesco’s current listing does not mention that scent.
- Key facts: Highlights are deep cleaning, a streak-free finish and added wax for protection and shine; 1 L; £1.50; out of stock on 19 October 2026 (Tesco).
- Suits: Occasional, low-cost washes.
- Skip if: You want a concentrate or detailed claims; the listing gives none.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Tesco’s 1 L listing, checked 19 October 2026. We could not confirm the melon and cucumber variant is still sold.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Tesco Car Shampoo 1L | [1] |
| Highlights | Deep cleaning; streak free finish; added wax for protection and shine | [1] |
| Pack and price | 1 L; £1.50 (£1.50 per litre) | [1] |
| Stock | Currently out of stock | [1] |
| Scent, dilution, pH, ingredients | The page says “see label attachment”; not stated, so not verified | [1] |
| Reviews | 3 stars from 2 reviews on Tesco’s page; we have not assessed them | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “car shampoo” on 19 October 2026. The first page of 157 loosely matched results had no car shampoo or Tesco car care titles; we could not check the other pages [2]. Check the list again before you buy.
Read the label for dilution and safety advice, and keep it out of reach of children.
Questions people ask
Is the melon and cucumber one still sold?
Tesco’s current listing does not mention a scent, so we cannot confirm it [1].
Does it contain wax?
Tesco lists “added wax for protection and shine” [1].
How much does it cost?
£1.50 for 1 L, when in stock [1].
Alternatives
- Car-Chem 1900:1 Shampoo: A concentrate. See our separate page.
- Other car shampoos: See our car shampoo hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this is a very cheap, basic shampoo with few stated details. We could not confirm the scent variant or ingredients. This is a research summary, not a test result.