Quiz: how much do you know about washing and cleaning cars?

Is your car your pride and joy? Do you spend hours on end pampering its paintwork, polishing panels and giving the glass a glossy finish?

If that sounds like your idea of a day well spent, this quiz is for you. Put your car cleaning knowledge to the test and see if you drive for perfection or still have some way to go to get your motor looking spick and span.

We’ve got expert tips, one or two handy hacks and the odd cheeky trick question to see whether you can be a master car cleaner. Wax on, wax off!

Question #1: Silicone cupcake cases are good for…

Preventing windscreen washer nozzles from freezing Stopping water getting into the exhaust pipes Putting in the drinks holder to collect bits of dirt

Nice try but wrong! Have another guess.

Question #2: True or false? A clay bar coats paintwork in a protective layer of clay

True False

It's not true! A clay bar is used to lift fine particles of dirt from paintwork, after it has been washed and rinsed clean.

Question #3: When washing a car, what’s the best sort of soap to mix with water?

Car shampoo Washing-up liquid A bar of soap

Oh dear! You'd better not wash your car with that sort of soap. Try again.

Question #4: The best way to dry a car after washing it is to…

Leave it to drip-dry Drive on main roads at speed Use microfibre towels to wipe it dry

That won't do it much good! Try again.

Question #5: What does polish do?

Cleans any wood trim on the dashboard Helps to remove dirt and blemishes from paintwork Seals the paint and protects it from the elements

Don't use it for that! You need to use polish for something else…

Question #6: True or false? A grit guard goes in a bucket

True False

No way! It's true. You place it at the bottom of the bucket to prevent grit rising in the water and getting into the wash mitt.

Question #7: Why would you use a stiff nylon brush?

To agitate carpet fibres before vacuuming To clean inside the exhaust tailpipe To remove mud from tyre tread

Uh oh! You don't want to do that with the brush; try again.

Question #8: What’s a good way to restore the appearance of faded black plastic trim?

Paint it with anti-rust paint Cover it in peanut butter Apply a professional plastics cleaning solution

Hang on a moment, we thought you knew your stuff! Try again.

Question #9: Before washing your car you should…

Roll up your sleeves Throw a bucket of clean water over the bodywork Rinse the bodywork with a pressure washer

Seriously? You need to look after your car a bit better! Try again.

Question #10: When and where is it best to wash a car?

On a hot day in direct sunlight, so it dries quickly On a balmy day in shade, so you don't overheat On a grey and rainy day, so you don't have to rinse the car

Try again! You don't want to be cleaning a car in those conditions…

You're a polished perfectionist! Practice makes perfect - try again!