Difficult to keep your car clean when it rains all the time and the ground is muddy. So, is it really useful to wash your car in winter?
Winter is without a doubt the season that puts the greatest strain on our cars. Between the increased risk of accidents, the rain, the cold which undermines the mechanics and increases consumption, this season is feared by all. Not to mention the dead leaves and the often dirty roads, due to the rain and the wind. In this context, it is difficult to keep your car clean for more than a few hours, when bad weather quickly ruins all our efforts. This raises the question of the relevance of washing, in a season when you don’t really want to spend time outside pampering your car.
An obligatory passage
If we may be tempted to postpone washing until tomorrow, or even at the end of winter for some, this is a very bad reflex. Indeed, the cell thrown on the roadway in anticipation of snowfall is very harmful for our cars, settling in the foundations and then promoting the corrosion. The same applies to the bodywork, especially if it is already weakened by scratches. It is therefore best to wash your car as often as possible, depending on your outgoing frequency.
In addition, washing will also help clear the sensors, which may no longer work if they are clogged with dirt or dead leaves. Also remember to wash your rims, also subject to the risk of rust.
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Difficult to keep your car clean when it rains all the time and the ground is muddy. So, is it really useful to wash your car in winter?
Winter is without a doubt the season that puts the greatest strain on our cars. Between the increased risk of accidents, the rain, the cold which undermines the mechanics and increases consumption, this season is feared by all. Not to mention the dead leaves and the often dirty roads, due to the rain and the wind. In this context, it is difficult to keep your car clean for more than a few hours, when bad weather quickly ruins all our efforts. This raises the question of the relevance of washing, in a season when you don’t really want to spend time outside pampering your car.
An obligatory passage
If we may be tempted to postpone washing until tomorrow, or even at the end of winter for some, this is a very bad reflex. Indeed, the cell thrown on the roadway in anticipation of snowfall is very harmful for our cars, settling in the foundations and then promoting the corrosion. The same applies to the bodywork, especially if it is already weakened by scratches. It is therefore best to wash your car as often as possible, depending on your outgoing frequency.
In addition, washing will also help clear the sensors, which may no longer work if they are clogged with dirt or dead leaves. Also remember to wash your rims, also subject to the risk of rust.
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
Three tips to protect your windshield in winter
In winter, watch out for cats under your car
Mandatory winter tires: how many should you install on your vehicle?
