(AOL Autos)-- Automatic/drive-through car washes are more popular than ever because they save time and hassle. And in winter, they also save you from the ordeal of trying to keep your car clean in ...

Hopefully, with these tips and the promise of future advancements in car wash technology, we can look forward to a future where clean cars go hand-in-hand with eco-conscious practices.

If it is a sweltering hot day, park your car out of direct sunlight, if possible, and clean your car earlier in the morning ...

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, ...

When most people think of a car wash, they tend to think of an exterior-conveyor wash. These are the washes that put cars on a motorized track and drag them through a tunnel where they are rinsed ...

When most people think of a car wash, they tend to think of an exterior-conveyor wash. There are other types of washes, though, including self-service car washes. Most self-service car washes are ...