A MOTORS expert has revealed how often you should be washing your car.
Car buying service We Buy Any Car advised drivers that a less-is-more mindset will prevent any unnecessary damage.
The auto whizz urges motorists wash, or at least rinse, your car once every two weeks to keep it clean.
But this is not a one-size-suits-all approach.
For example, folk in rural areas are more likely to pick up mud and dirt than those who drive in cities.
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The expert also suggests keeping tabs on any signs of dirt and cleaning the specks before it gets worse.
By rinsing your car with a hosepipe at least once a fortnight, you can prevent dirt build-up from getting out of control.
However, drivers should avoid making contact with bristles - particularly in car washes.
Frequent exposure to these bristles could lead to damaged wax coatings and even scratches in your car’s paintwork.
It comes as a cleaning pro revealed a household item that costs 80p and will get your car mats “looking like new” in just minutes.
Chantel Mila, known on TikTok as @mama_mila, took to the social media site to show her 1.4million followers just how to do it.
And a motors expert who has cleaned millions of cars has revealed how to give yours a pro wash at home for cheap.
Getting your vehicle in sparkling condition by hiring an expensive professional cleaner can leave you out of pocket.
Luckily, a car enthusiast has shared the best money-saving method for cleaning your car at home.
Expert from Gtechniq Adam Eaton revealed the easy-to-follow steps for achieving professional results without damaging your car.
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