Automatic car washes are a $14 billion-plus industry in the U.S. Unfortunately, they could cost you and your car big bucks, ...

Wipe down the leather seats, steering wheel and shifter boot with a leather conditioner and microfiber cloth. This cleans the leather and helps prevent it from drying out and cracking. Applying a ...

Car washes often offer extras. We talked toe experts to find out which ones you need—and where to save your money.

Best car wash kit: Adam’s Polishes Basic Essentials Detail Kit Best budget car wash kit: Griot’s Garage Wash and Detail Sampler Kit The best car wash kits are equally effective at wiping away layers ...

Some automatic car washes are known for damaging vehicles. Abrasive brushes and harsh soaps could scratch up your car.

Back in college, I worked one of my summers at a car wash. It was the ideal place for a teenager: I was in an unsupervised, dripping-wet cavern full of expensive Mercedes-Benzes and Land Rovers that I ...

Cars endure a lot of punishment on a regular basis, getting pelted with dirt, dust, animal droppings, and, depending on where you live, random scraps of trash casually tossed aside by rude people.