John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, says that regular washing protects your car’s finish. It helps remove “road grit and residue left from rain and birds.” Not washing your car, he adds, ...

After turning the shop vac on, this will ensure a constant air flow out of the car’s exhaust system. Following this, the car owners can get to work. They can grab a spray bottle filled with soapy ...

If you want to keep your car’s finish pristine and shiny, you’ll need to do more than just regularly give it a wash. S ...