5 Reasons to Keep Your Vehicle Clean

Chances are you’ve probably gone a little too long without washing your car and allowed dirt, grime, and salt to build up on your vehicle. While this may have been a timing issue or you just haven’t thought about washing your car in months, it’s important to know why you should keep your vehicle clean! 

Avoid Body Damage

It’s no secret that dirt and salt can be harmful to your vehicle’s exterior. Constant exposure to dirt, grime, salt, bugs, etc. can break down paint and other exterior coatings. Keeping a clean vehicle not only helps to lessen the adverse effects of these everyday elements, but also helps preserve your investment! A clean shiny exterior will retain a higher resale value than a vehicle that has been left to the elements and not frequently washed.

Drive Safe

If you’ve ever had dirt or mud on your vehicle, then you know how quickly your visibility can be compromised. Driving with dirty windshields or windows can be dangerous, and the last thing you want to do is prevent yourself from seeing clearly out of them! A car wash is the easiest and fastest way to ensure your vehicle’s surfaces stay clear.

Fuel Efficiency

Did you know a clean vehicle is more fuel-efficient than one that’s covered in dirt and grime? MythBusters tested this theory and found that a clean car got two more miles per gallon than a dirty one. This may not seem like a lot, but over your vehicle’s lifetime you could save hundreds of dollars on gas! 

Drive With Confidence

Lets face it,  a clean vehicle looks good and makes you feel even better. Do you remember the feeling you got driving your brand new car off the lot? Or the feeling you get driving with the windows down on a nice, warm, sunny day? There’s no doubt that driving a clean vehicle makes you feel just as good. 

Go Green

As we explained in our last blog post, washing your car at a professional car wash is better for the environment than washing at home! In fact, you’ll not only save water, but all of the soaps and chemical runoff will be processed properly! 
These are all good reasons to keep a clean vehicle, one of the most obvious being that you will keep it looking fresh and new! And let's be honest here, who doesn’t LOVE cruising around in a fresh whip? At Rocky Mountain Car Wash we make it easy to keep your car looking good. With our automatic washes, self-serve bays, and self-serve vacuums, we give you all the washing options you need.