Posted on 1/6/2017
The weather outside is getting frightful, temperatures are dropping, and when things get snowy and icy, Seattle's transportation professionals spread granular salt and salt brine on the roads to reduce the risk of cars slipping and sliding. The salt is not good for your car and should be washed off ASAP. Here are five reasons to wash your Subaru this winter even when you don't feel like it. #1 Washing prevents rust Salt leads to rust which can spread like a rash all over your car. Once it starts, it can be hard to stop. Rust weakens the integrity of your vehicle by eating away at the auto body, frame, exhaust system, brake components and gas lines. Frame rust is particularly bad because chunks of your car can break off. You don't want that. After your car is exposed to rust, you should rinse it off including the underbody. #2 Washing protects wax As a first step to winter-proofing your vehicle, consider getting a good wax job. This will put an additional protective layer between the ... read more