How often do you clean your car?

@katsalot1 (1618)
March 25, 2009 1:27pm CST
I admit that I am a slob when it comes to cleaning my car. I give it a wash about 3 or 4 times a year. My car is not a prized possession, it's a means of getting from A to B, and I only use it when necessary. I know where you live makes a big difference, as some places it is going to get dirty faster than others. Also, a lot of people think that it looks bad if your car isn't shiny and clean. How about you?
5 responses
• United States
25 Mar 09
I only wash my car a few times a year as well. Mainly because we park outside rather than in a garage. If I was in a garage I would do it more often because it would stay clean longer. And as luck would have it as fast as it's washed it rains or a bird poo's on it so why waste the money?!?!?
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@katsalot1 (1618)
25 Mar 09
I am glad that I'm not the only one! It saves a lot of water as well.
• United States
26 Mar 09
I don't do it in my drive way or by hand so I don't literally wase the water myself but I suppose that is another way to look at it.
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@geogirl85 (116)
• United States
25 Mar 09
I only clean my car about once a year or so. Car washes are expensive, so I let the rain take care of the outside. I clear out the inside of trash whenever it gets unbearable. That may be about to change, however, since I just got a car vac, and am waiting for warmer weather to be able to use it. I think that it is more important to put my money into maintaining my vehicle, such as regular oil changes and other maintenance.
@katsalot1 (1618)
25 Mar 09
Very sensible - safety definitely is more important than looks.
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
26 Mar 09
My husband does not wash our car a lot. Usually, in the winter it is not washed at all. With the salt from the snow and mud, it is hard to keep the car clean in the winter. He probably washes the car two or three times a year. He keeps the inside of the car a mess. I am usually the one who will bring in a bag and gather up all of the garbage. When I had my own car, I used to keep it clean all of the time. I had a bag inside to put the garbage.
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@lilcee (2703)
• United States
26 Mar 09
I don't clean my car nearly enough. It's getting pretty dirty from all the pollon from the trees. I plan on cleaning it soon tho. It needs it bad!! LOL
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@abanerji (1026)
• India
25 Mar 09
my car is privileged in that way.i get it serviced about thrice a year and washed it home on weekends. i like to keep my car shiny and clean. a dirty car would give a bad impression about me.i feel a dirty car would show that i am not self developed.
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