Is it really cheaper to wash your car at home vs. at a professional car wash? We ran the numbers to find the better deal.
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TOP SELLER
Conventional, Synthetic Blend, or Full Synthetic Oil Change at Valvoline Instant Oil Change (Up to a $79.99 Value)
With lube and service centers spread across America, Valvoline Instant Oil Change ensures that roads from coast to coast teem with automotive vigor
Multiple Locations
• 1.7 mi
10,000+ bought
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TOP SELLER
Conventional, Synthetic Blend, or Full Synthetic Oil Change at Valvoline Instant Oil Change (Up to a $79.99 Value)
Multiple Locations
• 1.7 mi
10,000+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 1.7 mi
10,000+ bought
TOP SELLER
One Conventional or Full Synthetic Oil Change at South Green Automotive (Up to 50% Off)
Auto techs infuse engines with oil to keep them running smoothly
South End
• 2.3 mi
170+ bought
TOP SELLER
One Conventional or Full Synthetic Oil Change at South Green Automotive (Up to 50% Off)
South End
• 2.3 mi
170+ bought
South End
• 2.3 mi
170+ bought
Oil Changes at Quadirs Auto World (Up to 50% Off)
Car technicians perform oil changes that help vehicles run as efficiently as possible
Clay Arsenal
• 0.8 mi
6 bought
Oil Changes at Quadirs Auto World (Up to 50% Off)
Clay Arsenal
• 0.8 mi
6 bought
Clay Arsenal
• 0.8 mi
6 bought
TOP SELLER
Up to 51% Off exterior detail package at Bubbles Hand Car Wash
From the merchant: Interior & exterior detailing restores vehicles’ sheen with vacuuming, hand wash, tar & bug removal process, and wax
Bubbles Hand Car Wash
• 1.8 mi
300+ bought
TOP SELLER
Up to 51% Off exterior detail package at Bubbles Hand Car Wash
Bubbles Hand Car Wash
• 1.8 mi
300+ bought
Bubbles Hand Car Wash
• 1.8 mi
300+ bought
$82 for Auto A/C Recharge at South Green Automotive ($149 Value)
Experienced technicians recharge vehicle’s air conditioner to keep the customer cool in the summer
South End
• 2.3 mi
$82 for Auto A/C Recharge at South Green Automotive ($149 Value)
South End
• 2.3 mi
South End
• 2.3 mi
3, 5, 7, or 14 Days of Airport Parking at Z Airport Parking - Bradley International Airport (Up to 35% Off)
Airport parking facility located near Bradley International Airport offers 24/7 parking services
Tariffville
• 11.4 mi
1,000+ bought
3, 5, 7, or 14 Days of Airport Parking at Z Airport Parking - Bradley International Airport (Up to 35% Off)
Tariffville
• 11.4 mi
1,000+ bought
Tariffville
• 11.4 mi
1,000+ bought
$7.65 for One Day of Uncovered Valet Airport Parking at WallyPark Airport Parking EWR ($10.95 Value)
Valet parking services available for commuters on the go and vacation-bound travelers
Newark Airport and Port Newark
25,000+ bought
$7.65 for One Day of Uncovered Valet Airport Parking at WallyPark Airport Parking EWR ($10.95 Value)
Newark Airport and Port Newark
25,000+ bought
Newark Airport and Port Newark
25,000+ bought
$25 for One Signature Service Conventional Oil Change at Jiffy Lube ($44.99 Value)
Oil change experts inject 5 quarts of fresh oil and also replace filter, inspect key components, and clean exterior windows
Multiple Locations
• 21.1 mi
1,000+ bought
$25 for One Signature Service Conventional Oil Change at Jiffy Lube ($44.99 Value)
Multiple Locations
• 21.1 mi
1,000+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 21.1 mi
1,000+ bought
Same-Day Round-Trip Fast Ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown at Plymouth-Provincetown Fast Ferry (Up to 32% Off)
Bike- and dog-friendly ferry leaves Plymouth and lands in Provincetown 90 minutes later
Plymouth, MA
1,000+ bought
Same-Day Round-Trip Fast Ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown at Plymouth-Provincetown Fast Ferry (Up to 32% Off)
Plymouth, MA
1,000+ bought
Plymouth, MA
1,000+ bought
Two "The Works" Car Washes or One "Five-Star" Detailing Service at Splash Car Wash (Up to 49% Off)
Auto care professionals provide services to keep cars looking as new as the day they left the lot
Multiple Locations
• 11.3 mi
1,000+ bought
Two "The Works" Car Washes or One "Five-Star" Detailing Service at Splash Car Wash (Up to 49% Off)
Multiple Locations
• 11.3 mi
1,000+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 11.3 mi
1,000+ bought
20% Off + Free Shipping at Things Remembered
1,000+ bought
Free
20% Off + Free Shipping at Things Remembered
1,000+ bought
Free
1,000+ bought
Free
One Day or One Month of Parking from Icon Parking (Up to 67% Off)
Safe-and-convenient monthly parking options for automobiles in facilities in Manhattan
30+ bought
One Day or One Month of Parking from Icon Parking (Up to 67% Off)
30+ bought
30+ bought
3-, 5-, or 7-Lap Driving Experience at TSMP Exotics: Ultimate Test Drive (Up to 82% Off)
Get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or other exotic car and zip around the course with an instructor’s help
Thompson Motor Speedway
• 46.6 mi
800+ bought
3-, 5-, or 7-Lap Driving Experience at TSMP Exotics: Ultimate Test Drive (Up to 82% Off)
Thompson Motor Speedway
• 46.6 mi
800+ bought
Thompson Motor Speedway
• 46.6 mi
800+ bought
7 or 14 Days of Airport-Adjacent Parking at Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport (Up to 83% Off)
Clients park their vehicles in a secure hotel garage near Bradley International Airport before they depart for a business trip or vacation
Tariffville
• 11.6 mi
420+ bought
7 or 14 Days of Airport-Adjacent Parking at Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport (Up to 83% Off)
Tariffville
• 11.6 mi
420+ bought
Tariffville
• 11.6 mi
420+ bought
Car or SUV Window Tinting for Two or Five Windows at Connecticut Tints (Up to 51% Off)
Experienced techs apply window tints to your car or SUV, helping protect your car’s interior from UV rays and also increasing privacy
Robertson
• 6.3 mi
270+ bought
Car or SUV Window Tinting for Two or Five Windows at Connecticut Tints (Up to 51% Off)
Robertson
• 6.3 mi
270+ bought
Robertson
• 6.3 mi
270+ bought
Oil Change with Safety Inspection at In and Out Lube (Up to 40% Off)
Professionals change oil before thoroughly inspecting your vehicle, ensuring that your vehicle runs smoothly out on the road
West Haven
• 36.6 mi
170+ bought
Oil Change with Safety Inspection at In and Out Lube (Up to 40% Off)
West Haven
• 36.6 mi
170+ bought
West Haven
• 36.6 mi
170+ bought
All-Wheel Alignment Package or Road Trip Ready Package at Sears Auto Center (Up to 41% Off)
Let the techs at Sears Auto Center inspect your vehicle from top to tail, replacing oil, inflating tires, checking batteries, and more
Multiple Locations
• 4.6 mi
50+ bought
All-Wheel Alignment Package or Road Trip Ready Package at Sears Auto Center (Up to 41% Off)
Multiple Locations
• 4.6 mi
50+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 4.6 mi
50+ bought
Automobile Window Tinting for Two or Five Windows at Blackout Tints & Detailing (Up to 44% Off)
From the merchant: We use state-of-the-art tools and every window film is cut and fit to perfection; lifetime warranty on every job
Meriden
• 15.8 mi
350+ bought
Automobile Window Tinting for Two or Five Windows at Blackout Tints & Detailing (Up to 44% Off)
Meriden
• 15.8 mi
350+ bought
Meriden
• 15.8 mi
350+ bought
Interior-Exterior Auto Detail at Can You Hear It Car Audio Inc. (Up to 59% Off). Five Options Available.
Detailers hand wash and wax exteriors, treat leather and upholstery, and vacuum carpets; headlights are made to shine more powerfully
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
Interior-Exterior Auto Detail at Can You Hear It Car Audio Inc. (Up to 59% Off). Five Options Available.
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
$29 for $100 Toward Mobile Windshield Replacement from Safe Auto Glass
Technicians travel to clients and swap out cracked or broken windshields with brand new glass
Hartford
70+ bought
$29 for $100 Toward Mobile Windshield Replacement from Safe Auto Glass
Hartford
70+ bought
Hartford
70+ bought
Three, Five, or Seven Days of Laguardia Airport Off-Site Parking at Smart Park LGA (Up to 27% Off)
Leave your car in good hands while you’re away; enjoy complimentary beverages and shuttles between the lot and terminal
Smart Park LGA
250+ bought
Three, Five, or Seven Days of Laguardia Airport Off-Site Parking at Smart Park LGA (Up to 27% Off)
Smart Park LGA
250+ bought
Smart Park LGA
250+ bought
$20 for Three Seaside Shine Car Washes, Including Simoniz Sealant, at Westerly Car Wash ($45 Value)
A presoak loosens dirt before a wash that also cleanses the underbody and wheels; it ends with a Simoniz sealant and towel dry
Westerly
230+ bought
$20 for Three Seaside Shine Car Washes, Including Simoniz Sealant, at Westerly Car Wash ($45 Value)
Westerly
230+ bought
Westerly
230+ bought
One, Two or Three Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes at RJ Shore Automotive (Up to 60% Off)
Semi-synthetic oil provides the molecular purity of regular synthetic oil at a fraction of the price
Quinnipiac Meadows
• 30.6 mi
10+ bought
One, Two or Three Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes at RJ Shore Automotive (Up to 60% Off)
Quinnipiac Meadows
• 30.6 mi
10+ bought
Quinnipiac Meadows
• 30.6 mi
10+ bought
$59 for $90 Worth of Services — Total Care Auto Detailing
Weekend hand car wash station. Bug, tar and break dust removal followed by a low pressure rinse and a hand drying.
Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District
• 10.4 mi
$59 for $90 Worth of Services — Total Care Auto Detailing
Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District
• 10.4 mi
Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District
• 10.4 mi
Hand Car Wash and Wax, Detailing for Car or for Van or SUV at G Image Detailing llc (Up to 55% Off)
Car wash includes a wax and interior vacuuming and full auto detailing is offered to car, van, or SUV
North Haven
• 25.6 mi
750+ bought
Hand Car Wash and Wax, Detailing for Car or for Van or SUV at G Image Detailing llc (Up to 55% Off)
North Haven
• 25.6 mi
750+ bought
North Haven
• 25.6 mi
750+ bought
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One or Two Conventional Oil Changes or $100 Towards Dent Repair at Da Silva Auto Body (Up to 53% Off)
Techs ensure vehicles run efficiently, safely by replacing engine oil with fresh conventional oil; dent repair restores autobodi
Naugatuck
• 27.3 mi
20+ bought
TRENDING
One or Two Conventional Oil Changes or $100 Towards Dent Repair at Da Silva Auto Body (Up to 53% Off)
Naugatuck
• 27.3 mi
20+ bought
Naugatuck
• 27.3 mi
20+ bought
Ferrari/Lamborghini Italian Supercar Experience from The Motorsport Lab (Up to 84% Off). Two Options Available.
Drivers get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari with an instructor for laps around an autocross car-control course
West End
• 3.1 mi
90+ bought
Ferrari/Lamborghini Italian Supercar Experience from The Motorsport Lab (Up to 84% Off). Two Options Available.
West End
• 3.1 mi
90+ bought
West End
• 3.1 mi
90+ bought
Two-Lap Ride-Along or Two-, Three-, or Five-Lap Driving Experience at Dream Drive Exotics (Up to 67% Off)
Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
New Britain Stadium
• 9.3 mi
10+ bought
Two-Lap Ride-Along or Two-, Three-, or Five-Lap Driving Experience at Dream Drive Exotics (Up to 67% Off)
New Britain Stadium
• 9.3 mi
10+ bought
New Britain Stadium
• 9.3 mi
10+ bought
Full Interior and Exterior Detailing for Sedan, SUV, or Van at New Creation Auto Detailing (Up to 50% Off)
Technicians thoroughly clean the interior and exterior of customers’ cars
Deerfield and Sunset
• 16.9 mi
10+ bought
Full Interior and Exterior Detailing for Sedan, SUV, or Van at New Creation Auto Detailing (Up to 50% Off)
Deerfield and Sunset
• 16.9 mi
10+ bought
Deerfield and Sunset
• 16.9 mi
10+ bought
Remote Car Starter with Options for Alarm or iPhone Integration at Can You Hear It Car Audio Inc. (Up to 54% Off)
Traditional or smartphone-integrated remote starters allow drivers to start their cars before they get in
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
Remote Car Starter with Options for Alarm or iPhone Integration at Can You Hear It Car Audio Inc. (Up to 54% Off)
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
Forest Park
• 22 mi
1,000+ bought
One Chip or Full Windshield Repair at D Professional Auto Glass (Up to 44% Off)
Certified technicians repair or replace chipped or cracked windshields, restoring a pristine look
South West
• 6.3 mi
4 bought
One Chip or Full Windshield Repair at D Professional Auto Glass (Up to 44% Off)
South West
• 6.3 mi
4 bought
South West
• 6.3 mi
4 bought
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How Does Car Wax Protect Your Vehicle?
The average person might think car wax is an aesthetic luxury, a way to make a vehicle look a little extra shiny after a car wash or detailing. But the treatment actually has a more important purpose, one that has to do with extending the life of your vehicle's paint job.
What Does Waxing a Car Do?
The short answer: it protects the car from the ou
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