Part II: Washing and DryingExpert Tip: Never ever use the same bucket that you used for the tires and wheels to mix car wash soap for the body of your car. Brake dust is corrosive and any left over ...

Salt on the roads is great at melting ice but harmful to your paint and underbody. So how often should you wash your car ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. For many vehicle owners, washing a car by hand is a therapeutic act as beneficial for the person's state of mind as to the ...

Washing your car isn't just about making it look good—it's also about preserving its paint and maintaining its value. Using the right car wash soap helps remove dirt without damaging your vehicle's ...

People get passionate about a huge variety of things. Washing cars is no exception. And, it should come as no surprise, that if washing cars is your passion, it goes way deeper than a bucket of soapy ...

Taking care of your vehicle is always of high importance. If your brakes or fuel injectors give way unexpectedly, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself. Even such “insignificant” things like ...

Q: I just purchased a new car and want to put more effort into proper maintenance. I already purchased a service plan for keeping up with oil changes and tire rotations, but I know that I also should ...

Let's face it: four wheeling is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. If you just took a bucket of mud and smeared it all over your 4x4 to make it look like it had been somewhere-well, stop reading ...

Depending on the climate and weather, you may need to wash your car pretty frequently to keep it looking clean. A quick trip to the drive-through car wash can do the trick, but it’s less expensive to ...

Dear Car Talk: My husband and I agree on most things, but there are a few disagreements. For one, he is a conservative and I am a liberal. Big disagreement there. Our other major disagreement is how ...