Don't Skip Your Weekly Wash

At Snap Clean, our monthly pass members can count on a clean car and a great shine day in and day out when they wash regularly. If you’re not a monthly pass member, what’s the minimum you should wash your car? For anyone and everyone, we recommend a weekly wash. Here are some reasons why it’s so important to wash your car regularly!

Aesthetic appeal. We believe that no matter what you drive, from a brand new luxury car to an older vehicle, it will always feel better to drive if it’s clean. Regularly washing to remove dirt and road grime and adding a finishing wax maintains the beauty of your car’s paint job. We expect a lot of performance from our cars in North Texas, so why drive something that looks terrible when you can improve the appearance with a simple wash?

A clean car drives better. Ever feel like your car just has a bit more zip after you pull out of the car wash? Don’t worry, you’re not crazy. Removing dirt from the exterior lessens wind resistance, while removing gunk from your tires and wheels will give you a smoother ride. Our TIRE SHINE UPGRADE is a great add-on for doing just that. Add it to any lower-level wash for just $3.

Maintain vehicle value. In today’s competitive auto market where dealers can’t keep pre-owned cars on their lots and have months-long waiting lists for new vehicles, it’s imperative to maintain your vehicle. Should you need to replace your vehicle, if it is clean and well-maintained, you will get the optimal amount for your trade-in. If your car should happen to be wrecked, showing that it has been well-maintained will impact the settlement amount you receive from the insurance company. The paint itself will feel different on a regularly washed car than on a vehicle that has been neglected. Try out a platinum car wash to feel the difference for yourself. A car that is washed regularly with high-quality detergents will maintain a softer touch to its paint job improving its overall value.

Mental health benefits. We all know it feels better to drive a clean car, but did you know it can actually make you happier? Clutter and junk filling up your surroundings are a drag on your mental health and can negatively impact your day-to-day life, productivity and happiness. We spend a lot of time in our cars in North Texas. Just as you wouldn’t allow the trash to overflow in your kitchen, you also shouldn’t let the clutter pile up in your car. Give your car’s exterior a much-needed weekly bath and hit our vacuum station to remove crumbs, dirt, dust, leaves and pollen that gradually make their way into the vehicle cabin.

Physical health benefits. The dust and dirt that build up on your car’s exterior gradually make their way inside. During the upcoming spring, pollen will be everywhere! Regularly cleaning your vehicle helps keep those lung irritants outside of your car which will help you feel better physically. You will feel so much better driving a clean car.

Get ready for in-person interactions. Most of us feel at our personal best when we get up with the alarm and get ourselves ready for the day, whether we will be on Zoom all day or returning to the office. If you have a date, you clean up and put on clothes you feel confident in. If you have a job interview, you put your best foot forward. If you’re meeting a client, you don’t show up in gym clothes. In a Covid-impacted society, it’s easy to let things slide in terms of self-care and being ready to meet with people in-person. Treat your car as an extension of your wardrobe when it comes to business and interpersonal encounters. If you take care of it, you will feel more confident and ready for whatever the day throws at you. Whether taking a client to lunch or meeting co-workers for a post-work happy hour, put your best foot forward. Your vehicle will thank you!