Q: Does washing the car at home using a garden hose harm the finish?
A: Of course yes! Even a single hand wash can leave scratches in the finish. The average garden hose cannot supply enough water and water pressure with the detergent action to avoid damaging a car's finish. Only a professional car wash can do it.

Q: How does maintaining your car’s looks contribute to its value?
A: Good looks matter! Appearance forms the biggest impression when people look for a used car. A rusted, dull and spotted car will sell for significantly less than the same car with a showroom finish. Proper care of the car's appearance will definitely pay off at trade-in time!

Q: Is it true that my new car shouldn't be washed or waxed for a certain time?
A: That’s a myth. With the new modern acrylics and enamels, your new car's finish needs tender care immediately. Most new cars are treated with a clear-coat finish. Be very careful when washing them, especially the first few times. It’s best to trust a professional for your car’s care from the beginning.

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Q: How often should my car be washed?
A: If your car is exposed to corrosive materials like salt, sand and industrial fallout, or if it is used in humid regions, it should be washed often. Moisture attracts contaminants and promotes chemical reactions that can destroy your car's finish.

In climates less conducive to corrosion, wash it every fortnight. In areas with acid rain, a wash every ten days is recommended. Of course, the frequency of wash also depends upon whether your car is kept in a garage or out in the elements.

Q: A layer of residue forms periodically on my car's finish. Is it from the atmosphere? Is it harmful?
A: You are perhaps referring to black particles that come from areas of heavy traffic. They are gritty, abrasive substances coming off tyres as they wear out. Also, chemicals from diesel smoke and other emissions settle on your car's surface. If this residue isn't removed immediately, it can permanently damage the finish.

Q: Why does my car ride better after it’s washed? Am I imagining it?
A: Not at all! Dirt and grime collect around your car's wheels. The concentrated spray at professional car washes loosens and rinses them, giving you a smother ride. The spray also helps prevent rusting inside the wheel wells. Moreover, a properly cleaned and waxed car has less wind resistance resulting in a smoother ride and improved fuel economy.

Q: When should I wash off insect residue?
A: As soon as possible, especially if the car is new. Insect residue and bird droppings form acids that immediately start to eat away a car's finish.

Q: What is the major cause of rust?
A: Moisture is the main cause of rust. Dirt attracts and traps moisture. So, a dirty car instigates almost all car rust, especially in the hidden areas behind the chrome and trim. Only a professional car wash operator has the equipment and know-how to effectively remove the grime before the damage is done.

Q: How do I remove the tar that occasionally gets on my car?
A: Extremely strong solvents are required to remove the tar and certain oils used on roads. Naturally, you cannot use these solvents while washing your car, as even a few washes with such strong chemicals could harm your car's finish. There are many excellent tar solvents in the market but a word of caution: follow directions carefully and wash your car as soon as possible after using such a solvent.

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Q: Why does my windshield smear when I run the wipers?
A: Have you changed your wiper blades recently? Most manufacturers recommend installing new blades every three months. This will prevent wearing and smearing, which impairs your vision dangerously. After all, you’d want to see where you’re going.

Q: Isn't rain a natural, cost-effective car wash?
A: No! Rain contains acid that eats away the paint and finish of vehicles. After an acid rain, the water evaporates but the acid remains on the car. Concentrated by sunlight, this acid can become strong enough to eat through the finish, ruining the vehicle's paint and appearance.

Q: If my car has a high-gloss ‘clear coat’ finish, do I still need to wax it?
A: Yes! Most new cars have a high-gloss clear coat finish. But this is vulnerable to acid rain, the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, salt, and road wear and tear. Wax is an effective and efficient way to shine and protect a car's finish. Wax your car every six months and more often if your car is red, black or white because these colours are more susceptible to acid rain and UV rays.

Q: Isn't hand washing safer for my car and the environment?
A: Well, dirt collecting in the wash water, sponges and towel scratch the paint. Hand washing uses nearly twice the amount of water that professional car washes do. Professional washes use cleaning solutions that are biodegradable and safe for the environment. Also, high-pressure water at self-serve and professional washes cleans cars better and faster.

Q: What kind of car wash will do a good job of cleaning my car?
A: Any professional car wash can effectively clean your car without damaging it. There are several kinds of professional car washes, which use variations of cloth or brush methods of cleaning. In any case, high-pressure water and detergents are used to remove dirt and other potentially damaging particles from your car's finish, wheel wells and undercarriage. A final fresh water rinse leaves cars spot-free. Blowers or towel-drying remove excess water.

Q: What if I don't have the time or money to wash and wax my car regularly?
A: A car wash at home or by a professional at a service station is necessary. You can't afford not to protect your investment!

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