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Recently updated on January 10, 2023 at 07:14 am
In Germany there are around 40 million users of passenger vehicles. Some even have two or three that are moved and washed regularly. There are already a few initiatives to ensure that a vehicle is shared, but most of them have their own car. And what is used automatically becomes dirty. Rain or pollen leave a lot of dirt on the vehicles. There are almost always car washes at gas stations, so that Refuel and washing can be done in the same place. Opinions are divided on what belongs to a thorough and gentle wash.
Tips and tricks for the laundry
How often the car needs to be washed is a question of faith. Many wash their car regularly every two weeks, others wash it every weekend, and others only wash it after a few months. Regular washing is definitely part of car care. If the car is only rarely washed, it can lead to corrosion on poorly protected vehicle parts, on folds or sheet metal edges, for example. Broken paintwork or chipped areas as well as scratches in the paintwork are also prone to rust.
For the safety and driveability of the vehicle, it is important that the Windshield and windows on the sides and the rear and the headlights are cleaned regularly. With limited visibility, accidents can occur more easily. In newer cars, the sensors for parking must also be cleaned regularly. If these are dirty, they no longer work properly. Whether you wash the car every week now or every one or two months is up to you.
The car can be washed gently in the car wash!
There are several programs for washing cars in a car wash. Simply select the right program, depending on how dirty it is. Normally, the washing facilities are modern and do not scratch the paint. The paintwork on new cars is usually more resistant than on older vehicles. The brushes that mostly come out Polyethylene are also known as textile brushes because they are very similar to textile fibers. In combination with the right cleaning agent, it threatens the paintwork of the car no harm.
Tips on washing in the car wash
First choose the right thing Washing program. We recommend washing with in winter active foam, Hot wax and Underbody washing. The simple laundry costs about 5 euros, the prices rise with the additional functions up to the range of 15 to 20 euros. The car is usually only in the car wash to park properly. The windows and the sunroof must of course getting closed. The rain sensor has to be switched off and the vehicle has to be locked, otherwise the fuel cap could pop open. If the antenna can be removed, do so. If the side mirrors can be folded in, that can be done too. The rules for using or operating a car wash are always posted on a board in front of the car wash.
In the follow-up to the car wash, the car can be carried out with a microfiber cloth wiped dry to prevent unsightly stains. Places that are difficult to access, such as in the area of the door stop straps, must be done by hand cleaned afterwards will. There are even extra care products for this. the Wiper blades must also always be kept clean and cared for. If you find damaged paintwork on the car, they are with a Touch-up pen or similar to close again. Even Interior the windows in the car must be kept clean with chamois leather or a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner. The car is also regularly with one Vacuum cleaner to clean. At gas stations there are usually vacuum cleaners with a coin box. All you need is the right change. Alternatively, of course, this also works at home.
The car wash is a bit more expensive: With portal systems, customers usually have to Pressure Washer take it into your own hands. Please check the car to the laundry on possible damage through the car wash or road. Because if something has been damaged in the car wash or car wash, it must be reported to the car wash staff immediately.
The customer must inform the operator of the car wash rinse show the damage caused to the vehicle. The damage must then written down and if possible also be supported with photos. Insurance companies need that complete Documentation of the damage. However, it is possible that vehicle parts that are subsequently installed on the outside of the vehicle, i.e. components that have nothing to do with the series, are excluded from liability. This is in the general terms and conditions of the car wash (So, the board at the entrance to the car wash) to read. If in doubt, first find out who is liable in the event of damage, or take out appropriate insurance.
Car wash in the self-service wash box
During the Wash box the customer can wash the car according to their own wishes. With classic oldtimers, of course, there is often one Hand wash necessary. The washing boxes mostly work with them, as do the vacuum cleaners Coin boxes. The coins are thrown into the box according to the selected washing program and off you go. There are a few cleaning programs for the high-pressure cleaner and a wash brush available in the wash box. Own detergents can often be brought along. A thorough cleaning can also be carried out in the wash box prewash can be carried out with a high-pressure cleaner. The distance to the car should be approx. 30-50 cm be. Sequence of the cleaning program:
- Thorough pre-wash with the high-pressure cleaner also in the corners of the vehicle
- Cleaning with car shampoo and care products (don't forget the rims)
- Rinse wash to rinse off the detergent again. Then dry and peel off
- Remove stubborn dirt with special cleaning agents
- Drying the entire car
Few drivers wash their cars at home!
There are uniform federal regulations for washing cars in public places or on private property not yet. But one thing is certain: The groundwater is allowed through the car wash not contaminated will. Chemicals, fuels and lubricants can simply seep away with the wastewater when washing cars in unpaved areas. There where the sewage not car washes are always prohibited. As a rule, car washes are carried out on private property without an oil separator not approved. The responsible municipalities make individual rules or related decisions. In case of doubt, you should first get a permit from the municipality and inquire about what is allowed and what is not allowed, or what is also punished. Violations can result in fines that can cost up to several thousand euros.
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I want to take my car to the car wash. Good to know that you should do a wash with active foam, hot wax and underfloor wash in winter. I will take note of this.