It can be easy to neglect washing your car. Maybe you don’t drive it as much, or it just isn’t dirty enough for it to bother you yet. Regardless, you give yourself a shower daily, so why not give your car a wash now and then too? Here, we will cover how often you should wash your car as well as the reasons why car washes are important.
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Reasons to Get a Car Wash
There are more reasons to washing your car than just making it look clean and pretty. As you drive, your car will naturally get dirty. You may have some dead bugs or bird droppings land on your vehicle. Turns out, these droppings and bugs corrode the paint if they sit on your car for a long time. If you live in a rural, wooded area, tree sap may fall onto your car and cause paint issues later.
It’s even more important for drivers that live near the coast and in areas that experience harsh winters to get that car wash. Salt will corrode the paint and cause rust on your car if left unwashed. This can get onto your vehicle either from the air if you’re by the coast or from the salt used to melt ice on the roads in winter.
Not only would you be saving your paint by giving your car a proper wash, you can be saving money when you trade in the vehicle. Dealers will look at the condition of the vehicle when they determine their offer, and paint is no exception.
When Should I Wash My Car?
Experts say you should be giving your car a wash every three weeks. It doesn’t matter if you go to an automated car wash or you get a sponge and clean it yourself. If you live along the coast or in areas like Green Bay that sees a lot of snow, you should wash every two weeks. The level of salt exposure is very high in these areas and will have a negative impact on your vehicle if left unwashed for too long.
In the end, washing your car occasionally will help protect its appearance and value. For more tips and tricks, be sure to follow our blog!
