5 Reasons to Always Wash Your Car in the Winter

Contrary to popular belief, you should most definitely wash your car during the winter. We’re not just saying that because we’re a car wash and we appreciate your business. It’s more for the benefit and longevity of your car. Why wash in the winter? Well a car wash will…

A CAR WASH WILL PREVENT RUSTING

In the winter, road brine and road salt are sure to blanket Lincoln’s streets. Admittedly, yes, this is good for road safety. But ultimately, it’s bad for your car. Road salt is extremely corrosive. And when you drive over it constantly, that salt kicks up and eats away at the undercarriage of your car. It increases the speed and amount of rusting.

Tell salt to rust in peace by getting a wash this winter.

A CAR WASH WILL CLEAN OFF SLUSH

When it rains, it pours. When it snows, it turns roads into canals of dirty, sloppy slush. Yeah, splashing through the puddles can be fun for you. But it’s not so great for your car. That slush and dirty snow can collect underneath your car, further expediting that whole rusting situation. And it makes a mess on your car’s exterior.

With a wash, we’ll knock loose those big chunks of salt and slush that accumulate under your car and in your wheel wells. And we’ll make your exterior spick and span.

A CAR WASH WILL IMPROVE VISIBILITY

Winter means moisture in the air. If you park outside, that moisture, along with other dirt and grime, can build up on your lights, on your windows and on your mirrors. A dirty windshield and dirty side mirrors can impair your vision on the road. And dirty headlights and taillights can make it difficult for other drivers to see you too.

Your windshield wiper fluid can only do so much. Stay clean and stay seen with a wash every once in a while.

A CAR WASH WILL GIVE YOU MORE GRIP

Road salt, road brine and sand can put excess stress on your tires. And if you don’t clean it off, it’ll keep building up—hastening the wear and tear. Getting your car (specifically, your tires) clean not only prevents wear, it improves the grip of your tires’ treads… which is important in the winter.

A CAR WASH WILL ELATE YOU

Every time you get a wash at JetSplash, you’ll be met with a smiling face and a spectacular wash. We even dry your car—so no worrying about water freezing on it. That’ll make you happy. 

You know what else will? The fact that all JetSplash locations are open year-round, 7 days a week. We only close pending on the weather—like if it’s snowing or when the roads aren’t clear. And if it does snow, just come in the next day.

If you’ve read this far and still think, “but it’s too cold for a wash in the winter,” just remember. You don’t even have to get out of your car. So enjoy that seat warmer and stop in today.