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, ...

Washing a car by hand versus using a car wash comes down to how much you value your time and certain considerations ...

For the last few years, I’ve had the luxury of time to hand wash my car. But when my life was more hectic, I relied heavily on touchless car ... better than a hose at home.” ...