How often do you wash your car?

pinkmouse

My last car got washed rarely cus I discovered that it had a leak (actually, it had about five leaks, I was exhausted bailing it out all the time). It was black and it was a nightmare to keep clean. Shiny black looks lovely but boy is it a pig to try and keep!

I've got a new car now which is a very light blue. It doesn't show the dirt half as bad Also, it doesn't leak so I reckon we will be frequenting the Autoshine a bit more often

I don't wash my car myself cus I'm disabled but I did enjoy the simple pleasures of washing and polishing a car sometimes. I hope to get back to it some day.

pulliptears

I do use the 2 bucket method.

Bucket 1 full of soap, from a distance lob over car.
Bucket 2 full of water, from a distance lob over car.
Go back in, have nice cup of tea.

And that completes the 2 bucket method.

w211

I don't see why some people leave their cars filthy, I think it just reflects on you as a person. I've been in a number of cars with filthy interiors, crumbs everywhere, crisp packets and drink cans in the footwells, magazines and newspapers all over the place etc.

Besides driving about in a dirty car you are likely to be stopped by the police, as it shows there could be further signs of neglect to the car, mechanically. Also a dirty car being driven around is more likely to be stolen as it's hardly likely the thief will keep it clean (until they try and sell it on, maybe).

pulliptears

w211 wrote: »

I don't see why some people leave their cars filthy, I think it just reflects on you as a person. I've been in a number of cars with filthy interiors, crumbs everywhere, crisp packets and drink cans in the footwells, magazines and newspapers all over the place etc.

Besides driving about in a dirty car you are likely to be stopped by the police, as it shows there could be further signs of neglect to the car, mechanically. Also a dirty car being driven around is more likely to be stolen as it's hardly likely the thief will keep it clean (until they try and sell it on, maybe).

Haha brilliant. Any more sweeping judgements you'd like to pass or is that all? Lmao

mikey72

w211 wrote: »

I don't see why some people leave their cars filthy, I think it just reflects on you as a person. I've been in a number of cars with filthy interiors, crumbs everywhere, crisp packets and drink cans in the footwells, magazines and newspapers all over the place etc.

Besides driving about in a dirty car you are likely to be stopped by the police, as it shows there could be further signs of neglect to the car, mechanically. Also a dirty car being driven around is more likely to be stolen as it's hardly likely the thief will keep it clean (until they try and sell it on, maybe).

I was last stopped by the police 32 years ago.
I have washed the car since but not often.
Usually for the mot, in case the tester thinks the same way as you.

pink_princess

Thanks for the links, I managed to get one at Halfords.

I also got a decent shampoo & a good wax.

I've just finished & it looks great.

I drive a lot in my job, what's the bet it is filthy again tomorrow.

I'm just going to do it every week now to keep it looking good. :j

savemoney

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/wash_the_car_complete_expert_guide.html

This is lambs wool wash mitt I got. It was £6.99 and came within 2 days

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140561186037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

savemoney

I look at it this way. A car often is 2nd most expensive item you buy unless its a really old banger, so why not look after it? Even an old car my last one was over 10 years ford focus mk1 it was almost immaculate as I looked after it.

I also think a car looks nice when its clean yes it hard this time of year

w211 wrote: »

I don't see why some people leave their cars filthy, I think it just reflects on you as a person. I've been in a number of cars with filthy interiors, crumbs everywhere, crisp packets and drink cans in the footwells, magazines and newspapers all over the place etc.

Besides driving about in a dirty car you are likely to be stopped by the police, as it shows there could be further signs of neglect to the car, mechanically. Also a dirty car being driven around is more likely to be stolen as it's hardly likely the thief will keep it clean (until they try and sell it on, maybe).

mcduff16

w211 wrote: »

I don't see why some people leave their cars filthy, I think it just reflects on you as a person. I've been in a number of cars with filthy interiors, crumbs everywhere, crisp packets and drink cans in the footwells, magazines and newspapers all over the place etc.

Totally agree with the above- my car is immaculate inside, its not that hard to keep it clean (unless you have kids i guess).

My car is black and an absolute pain to keep clean. I try to wash it every 3 weeks or so though in the winter its less often just because its so cold outside!

w211

pulliptears wrote: »

Haha brilliant. Any more sweeping judgements you'd like to pass or is that all? Lmao

You don't feel embarrased in any way if you give people lifts in your filthy car? If you use taxis/minicabs, you're not bothered if it's dirty outside, and you're sitting in the mess possibly left behind by previous customers?