Snow, grit, mud - it has been a tough winter for our cars and they are probably looking a bit worse for wear right now. With some professional car washing and detailing costs up to £200 costs ranging from £4.50 to £200, many Brits will be looking at taking on the job themselves and washing their cars at home.
If you are one of those planning on giving your vehicle a bit of much-needed TLC this weekend, it is worth knowing the common mistakes people make when cleaning their own cars that could actually be causing them damage. While you may be tempted to reach for the washing up liquid or the glass cleaners in the cupboard to use on your car, Mike Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at Leasing Options warned that these could damage your vehicle.
He said: "There’s no better time to rid your car of winter dirt than at the start of spring. With the cost of living crisis pushing prices up across the UK, many drivers will be opting to detail their cars at home this year.
