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Snow, Salt and Sadness: Will Washing Keep the Rust at Bay During Winter
By Product Expert | Posted in Local Events, Safety, Service on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 at 4:42 pm
Car-Wash Frequency for Winter in Wisconsin
Talking to those who live in warmer states about winter can make you feel like you’re missing out on something. Those who don’t have to deal with a long and snowy winter often wax poetic about the beauty of a fresh coat of snow or the ethereal charm of winter and cozy nights in.
Unfortunately, they’re forgetting about the fact that for every quiet field of blanketed snow, there are 25 roads lined with deep-brown sludgy run-off that grabs on to any passing vehicle and latches on to wheel wells, fenders, etc. threatening to eat through everything you love.
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Sure, winter has its delicate and fairytale charm, but it also has a lot of ugly and destructive power for your vehicle.
How Often Should I Wash My Car in Winter?
It follows that during the Southeast Wisconsin winter, we have plenty of companies yelling about how we need weekly car washes to prevent rust. Is this necessary to keep your vehicle happy and healthy, though? Let’s look.
Automotive maintenance experts are seemingly in agreement that, during the winter, slowing the erosive power of salt is best done by frequent washing. This can mean as often as every other week when snow is common, and salt is being regularly applied to our roads.
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We always advise our shoppers and customers to be wary of drive-in car washes, many of which use recycled water and are putting the salty water they’re washing off other cars back on to yours. We’d love to help you find a reliable and affordable automotive washing location that will help your car become clean and functional for years to come. After all, with Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile warranty, we expect you’ll have it for a while.
For more information on where to get your car washed in Southeast Wisconsin or to schedule a test-drive with a car you’ll love to take care of, contact us today!
