5 Reasons to Regularly Wash Your Car This Fall

Thrilled for fall weather? Who isn’t?! In North Texas, most of us anticipate fall like a kid looking forward to Halloween candy. 

The relief from epic summer heat + the beauty of the changing seasons are prime reasons to love fall. But as with every season, changing weather, pollen and seasonal detritus can wreak havoc on your paint job. Here are five reasons to stay on top of cleaning your car this fall.

Rain, rain, more rain. After the dry heat of summer, fall’s more frequent rain means more frequent washing to keep contaminants from damaging your paint job. Far from being a reason to skip your weekly car wash, rain accumulates dust, pollen and dirt from the air onto surfaces like vehicles. The longer you leave it, the more negative the impacts.

Protect against scratches. Leaves, leaves, more leaves. Every season offers a different challenges to your car, and fall’s leaf offering is no exception. Leaves break down over time, and as they decompose they belong in the compost pile, not on your car or wedged under the hood. Take time to remove leaves by hand before washing your car each week. Don’t allow them to begin to break down on your paint job and cause long-term damage to the clear coat. Wash more often and add a wax to your wash routine to maintain a protective barrier that prevents scratches.

Better visibility. Early morning sunshine through the windshield during school drop off or your morning commute. can impede visibility. If you haven’t cleaned your interior windows, driving can be dangerous. Ever notice a sort of oily film that seems to build up on your interior glass? It's caused primarily by condensation combined with contaminants, dust and everything else that swirls through the air in your car. A weekly exterior wash followed up with a thorough cleaning inside can keep your view clear for your morning commute. Snap Clean offers free spray cleaner and microfiber cloths for our customers to use on site for interior cleaning.

Prevent long-term damage. From slippery leaves to salt on local roadways, fall and winter driving conditions can mean more risk of long-term damage to your vehicle. Moisture can lead to rust if you don’t take care to prevent it. Step up your wash routine to keep rust at bay and maintain the body of your vehicle from top to bottom.

Your monthly pass. Your monthly pass means you can wash as often as you need to, daily if needed! Take advantage during rainy weeks to keep your car looking its best. If you’re a regular monthly pass user, consider adding another trip to Snap Clean to your weekly routine. Our goal is to help you keep your vehicle looking its best all season long, and our monthly pass program is the best way to do that. Monthly passes start at just $15.95 and include a round of services designed to help you maintain your vehicle. 

Happy Fall Y'all!

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