Automotive detailers, car owners, and the internet have been at odds for years over whether or not automatic car washes ...

John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, says that regular washing protects your car’s finish. It helps remove “road grit and residue left from rain and birds.” Not washing your car, he adds, ...

If you don't tend to the buildup, it can damage paint and cause corrosion in other parts of a car. That's particularly true ...

If Holi colors have made their way inside your car, clean the interior thoroughly: Seats & Upholstery: Use a vacuum cleaner ...

It’s get on the undercarriage, the sides of the car,” said Corey Hinson ... then it could also create some corrosion on the paint itself,” said Wano. Wano said many cars have protective ...

The first signs of a problem pop up in paint nicks, cracks, and scratches. An easy fix. Surface rust is just that: on the surface. Leave a car with steel disc brake rotors parked for a little ...

Like I said it can damage paint, well it’s going to damage ... including fuel lines that contain aluminum. Many car washes offer undercarriage cleaning, which helps remove salt from areas ...

Remember not to get too close though, because getting the paint on your car very hot can harm it. Cold weather forces tire pressure to drop. If you have a tire pressure sensor, it may alert you to ...

Armando Toossi says he started to notice small chips in his car's paint about seven years ago. He bought his brand new, white Hyundai Sonata 2.0T in 2016. But after taking the vehicle to a ...