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Got A Dirty Car? 6 Benefits of Stopping at the Car Wash

December 25th, 2014  |  Auto Insurance

Did someone write “wash me” on your car? Then it’s probably time to stop at a car wash!

How many times have you been at the gas station filling up the tank or driving by a car wash and thought that you should probably take the car in for a wash?

Most people go too far between car washes, and this could do potential harm to your vehicle’s paint, wheel wells and undercarriage. 

Reasons people skip out on the car wash

Common reasons to skip the car wash include:

  • Cost
  • Lack of time
  • You will do it yourself 
  • You forget

Even though you could wash your car yourself, there are a number of benefits of why you should take your car to the car wash, including:

  1.  You probably won’t get around to doing it

How many times do you say you will wash the car and then never get around to doing it? Probably more than you want to admit. This is why the car wash is a good idea. 

  2.  It’s quick and easy

No fuss and no hard work required. All you need to do is pay for the car wash and everything is taken care of for you. 

  3.  Most gas stations have car washes – they are easily accessible

You go to the gas station on a regular basis anyway, so why not get your car washed while you are there? To save time, get gas during off peak hours, and you probably won’t have to wait in line at the car wash. 

  4.  It gets rid of the road salt in the winter

The car wash can actually help to protect your car against road salt and the damage it causes during the winter. Washing your car regularly during the winter ensures that road salt won’t erode your car and cause rusting. 

  5.  You have options 

You don’t have to get the premium wash to get your car clean. The basic wash will do the trick. But hey, if you want your car waxed, too, go for it!

  6.  Professional job without the professional price

The car wash allows you to get a professional job (most of the time) without having to pay the premium price you would have to pay at a car detailing company. However, car detailing companies offer the added bonus of offering services to clean to interior of your car as well. 

Be honest! How often do you wash your car? How often do you wash your car during the winter? What prevents you from getting to the car wash as often as you should?

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Why You Still Need To Wash Your Car When It’s Cold Outside

The Eco-Friendly Way To Wash Your Car – The Waterless Car Wash

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