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 ...

Keeping your car ultra-clean isn't just about appearances, it's also about longevity. Regular washing can prevent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The best way to achieve that car-wash shine without that expensive car-wash price is by using a foam cannon. Also known as a soap gun, a foam cannon automatically mixes car-wash soap with water, ...

Washing your car by hand is a great way to spend a weekend morning. No more work, no spouse and kids, just you and your four-wheeled friend sharing a moment. There's no point in doing it unless you're ...