The list of things that car owners are recommended to do to keep their vehicles on the road, looking good, and running at peak capacity can feel a bit overwhelming. There are, however, several things ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No true car cleaning sesh is complete without waxing your ride, that special last step to provide extra ...

Waxing makes a beautiful car look even better. That gorgeous, glossy appearance will turn heads wherever you go, and the wax can protect your car's paint from UV rays, bird droppings, minor scratches, ...

There's nothing like the deep luster of freshly waxed paint, with its like-new, dripping-wet, showroom shine. Makes you feel proud of a job well done. Waxes aren't just glitz and glam, though. Despite ...

Waxing makes a beautiful car look even better. That gorgeous, glossy appearance will turn heads wherever you go, and the wax can protect your car's paint from UV rays, bird droppings, minor scratches ...

Consider this your reminder to go give your car a quick shine. Even if you just gave it a deep cleaning a couple of weeks ago, it’s never a bad thing to give it a once over to keep appearances up.

Any professional detailer will tell you that it’s not enough to just wash your car with soap and call it a day. Your car’s paint deals with a lot of wear and tear, whether it be damage from UV rays, ...

Keeping your car’s paint shiny in 2026 requires correct washing techniques, regular protection and quick cleaning of ...

Q: I can't wax my car in winter, since I don't have a heated garage. Is car wash wax a good alternative, or is it simply better than nothing? A: There is nothing like a good hand-applied wax; it could ...

An oft-forgotten footnote in my career as a cleaning expert is that, for a time, I wrote a version of my cleaning advice column for a car enthusiast website. It was grand fun! In addition to having a ...