If you rarely wash your car during messy winter weather, you are not alone.
The cars you see on the road make it obvious
that lots of folks figure, “Why bother? The car is going to look awful the next
time I drive it.” The problem with this thinking is that washing is more
important in the winter than other times of the year. All that sand, slush, and
ice mixed with road salt is exactly what makes your car rust.
The fastest corrosion occurs when the
temperature repeatedly rises above and then falls below freezing. Especially
during the messy months, be sure to rinse the undercarriage and hard-to-reach
areas that are susceptible to rust, such as the bumpers and inside the wheel
wells. If the temperature outside is going to stay above freezing long enough
for your car and driveway to dry, fill a bucket with warm water and tackle the
job at home. If not, pay a visit to your local car wash and be sure they dry the
car thoroughly.
-Courtesy of Reader's Digest
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