How Often Do I Need to Get a Car Wash? | OK Carz

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Recommended Car Wash Frequency

Did you know that if you wait too long to get a car wash, the value of your vehicle will decrease? Most drivers in the U.S. don’t get a car wash very often, if at all. While car washes will keep your car looking clean, there are additional reasons that you should be washing your car. Let’s take a look at what experts recommend on how often you should get a car wash.

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Why to Wash Your Car

Rear angle of a red car going through an automatic car wash

Car washes are great to get dirt and grime off your vehicle to keep it looking new. However, the frequency of when you should get a car wash depends on many factors, such as where you live, the type of weather in the area, where you store your vehicle, how often and far you drive, among others.

Let’s start at where you live. Here in Florida, we live by the coast, see plenty of sun, and its typically rather hot. The salt from the ocean, through the water and air, will damage the paint and create rust if your car isn’t washed enough. Bugs, bird droppings, and tree sap will also leave long-term damage to the paint as these harden and stick. Unfortunately, heat speeds up the hardening process, making it more likely for paint to get damaged. Also, you will want to get a car wash more frequently if you drive often and leave your car parked outside.

When to Get a Car Wash

The general recommendation for most drivers is to get a car wash about every two weeks. However, as we mentioned earlier, you may have to wash it more often for different circumstances. It is a very affordable task and will leave your car looking new, even if you bought it used.

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