Salt on the roads is great at melting ice but harmful to your paint and underbody. So how often should you wash your car during the cold season?

Winter grime is more than a cosmetic problem. Salt, sand, and liquid deicers cling to metal, paint, and plastic, quietly ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Nov. 12, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. For car owners living in colder climates, ...

A: How often your car should be washed is an important question. Washing your car once a day is not good for your vehicle because it does not allow moisture to dry out of inner door panels, engine bay ...

Washing your car is often thought of as a summertime activity, complete with sunscreen and cool drinks. And while this isn’t untrue, your vehicle still needs care in the colder months. In some ways, ...

Q: I own a late-model Corvette that I love to clean and detail on weekends. Of course, every time I work on my car, one of the men in my life informs me that I am doing it incorrectly, then tells me ...

Washing your car isn't just about making it look good—it's also about preserving its paint and maintaining its value. Using the right car wash soap helps remove dirt without damaging your vehicle's ...