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
• 2.4 mi
25,000+ 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
• 2.4 mi
25,000+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 2.4 mi
25,000+ bought
TOP SELLER
One or Three The Works Car Washes at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 49% Off)
During meticulous washing services, automats scour vehicles before experts armor exteriors with sealants and Rain-X
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
TOP SELLER
One or Three The Works Car Washes at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 49% Off)
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
25% Off Car Rental + Free Upgrade From Avis.com
25,000+ bought
Free
25% Off Car Rental + Free Upgrade From Avis.com
25,000+ bought
Free
25,000+ bought
Free
TOP SELLER
$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
TOP SELLER
$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
Up To 25% Off Car Rentals at Budget.com
10,000+ bought
Free
Up To 25% Off Car Rentals at Budget.com
10,000+ bought
Free
10,000+ bought
Free
Deep-Clean Detail or Natural Palm-Tree Wax for a Car or SUV at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 56% Off)
Professional detailers thoroughly clean vehicles and restore shine with palm-tree wax
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Deep-Clean Detail or Natural Palm-Tree Wax for a Car or SUV at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 56% Off)
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
One Day or One Month of Parking from Icon Parking (Up to 61% 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 61% Off)
30+ bought
30+ bought
Conventional, Synthetic Blend, or Full-Synthetic Oil Change at Sears Auto Centers
Let the techs at Sears Auto Center inspect your vehicle from top to tail, replacing oil, checking batteries, and more
Sears Auto Center
• 21 mi
1,000+ bought
Conventional, Synthetic Blend, or Full-Synthetic Oil Change at Sears Auto Centers
Sears Auto Center
• 21 mi
1,000+ bought
Sears Auto Center
• 21 mi
1,000+ bought
One or Three Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes with Tire Rotation & Fluid Top-Off at Pastir Automotive (Up to 55% Off)
Mechanics fill engines with fresh oil before rotating tires and topping off fluids to make sure roadsters are in tip-top shape
East Bridgeport
• 12.2 mi
330+ bought
One or Three Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes with Tire Rotation & Fluid Top-Off at Pastir Automotive (Up to 55% Off)
East Bridgeport
• 12.2 mi
330+ bought
East Bridgeport
• 12.2 mi
330+ bought
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
1,000+ bought
3, 5, 7, or 14 Days of Airport Parking at Z Airport Parking - Bradley International Airport (Up to 35% Off)
Tariffville
1,000+ bought
Tariffville
1,000+ bought
Interior Deep Clean for Cars or Oversize Vehicles at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 51% Off)
During interior detailing services, techs use air pressure and cleaning agents to remove built-up germs, wash car, and finish with spray wax
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Interior Deep Clean for Cars or Oversize Vehicles at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Up to 51% Off)
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Fairfield
• 7 mi
1,000+ bought
Conventional, Synthetic-Blend, or Full Synthetic Oil Change at Midas (Up to 52% Off)
Midas mechanics keep engines running smoothly with conventional, synthetic-blend, or full synthetic oil changes
Commack
• 20.9 mi
320+ bought
Conventional, Synthetic-Blend, or Full Synthetic Oil Change at Midas (Up to 52% Off)
Commack
• 20.9 mi
320+ bought
Commack
• 20.9 mi
320+ bought
Conventional or Full Synthetic Oil Change and Safety Inspection at Bruce Bennett Nissan (Up to 52% Off)
Experienced technicians change oil and perform inspection of customer’s vehicle to make sure it is operating safely
New Canaan
• 9.2 mi
60+ bought
Conventional or Full Synthetic Oil Change and Safety Inspection at Bruce Bennett Nissan (Up to 52% Off)
New Canaan
• 9.2 mi
60+ bought
New Canaan
• 9.2 mi
60+ bought
Three, Five, or Seven Days of Laguardia Airport 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
• 35.6 mi
520+ bought
Three, Five, or Seven Days of Laguardia Airport Parking at Smart Park LGA (Up to 27% Off)
Smart Park LGA
• 35.6 mi
520+ bought
Smart Park LGA
• 35.6 mi
520+ bought
Oil Changes from A & R Alignment and Auto Repair (Up to 48% Off). Five Options Available.
Professional auto technicians replace your vehicle’s old oil, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of your car on the road
Commack
• 20.9 mi
170+ bought
Oil Changes from A & R Alignment and Auto Repair (Up to 48% Off). Five Options Available.
Commack
• 20.9 mi
170+ bought
Commack
• 20.9 mi
170+ bought
Before Winter Detailing Package for a Car or SUV at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Half Off)
Professional detailers review the multi-step process with clients before cleansing, shining, and pampering wheels during this 2-hour service
Fairfield
• 7 mi
370+ bought
Before Winter Detailing Package for a Car or SUV at Wired Wash Car Wash & Detailing (Half Off)
Fairfield
• 7 mi
370+ bought
Fairfield
• 7 mi
370+ bought
1 or 3 Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes with Tire Rotation and Fluids at Trumbull Service Center (Up to 55% Off)
Professional techs using the latest technology help owners maintain their domestic or import vehicles at a full-service repair center
North End
• 11 mi
190+ bought
1 or 3 Semi-Synthetic Oil Changes with Tire Rotation and Fluids at Trumbull Service Center (Up to 55% Off)
North End
• 11 mi
190+ bought
North End
• 11 mi
190+ bought
Pre-Licensing or Post-Licensing Driver's Course at Center For Safety Inc (52% Off)
Driver’s ed courses prepare new motorists for the New York licensing course or refresh experienced drivers’ skills and safety knowledge
White Plains
• 22.5 mi
380+ bought
Pre-Licensing or Post-Licensing Driver's Course at Center For Safety Inc (52% Off)
White Plains
• 22.5 mi
380+ bought
White Plains
• 22.5 mi
380+ 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
• 21 mi
450+ bought
All-Wheel Alignment Package or Road Trip Ready Package at Sears Auto Center (Up to 41% Off)
Multiple Locations
• 21 mi
450+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 21 mi
450+ bought
One or Two New York State Inspections for One or Two Vehicles at A & R Auto Repair (Up to 53% Off)
Vehicle is checked by a professional to ensure that it is operating in compliance with New York’s DMV
Commack
• 20.9 mi
40+ bought
One or Two New York State Inspections for One or Two Vehicles at A & R Auto Repair (Up to 53% Off)
Commack
• 20.9 mi
40+ bought
Commack
• 20.9 mi
40+ bought
1 or 3 Standard Oil Changes or a Full Synthetic Oil Change at Family Auto Car And Truck Sales (Up to 59% Off)
Auto technicians keep engines running smoothly and cars in top shape with an oil-change package
Huntington Station
• 20.8 mi
50+ bought
1 or 3 Standard Oil Changes or a Full Synthetic Oil Change at Family Auto Car And Truck Sales (Up to 59% Off)
Huntington Station
• 20.8 mi
50+ bought
Huntington Station
• 20.8 mi
50+ bought
One or Two Conventional Oil Changes at Port Jeff Tire and Brake (Up to 57% Off)
Seasoned mechanics fill engines with up to five quarts of fresh conventional oil
Port Jefferson Station
• 21.5 mi
110+ bought
One or Two Conventional Oil Changes at Port Jeff Tire and Brake (Up to 57% Off)
Port Jefferson Station
• 21.5 mi
110+ bought
Port Jefferson Station
• 21.5 mi
110+ bought
$79 for an Eight-Hour Drug and Alcohol Course at Milford Driving School (A $150 value)
Learn about safe driving habits to drug and alcohol awareness in this certified course, necessary to get a Connecticut driver’s license
Downtown / Harbor / Post Road South
• 16.1 mi
550+ bought
$79 for an Eight-Hour Drug and Alcohol Course at Milford Driving School (A $150 value)
Downtown / Harbor / Post Road South
• 16.1 mi
550+ bought
Downtown / Harbor / Post Road South
• 16.1 mi
550+ bought
Car Washing at Super Shine Car Wash (Up to 36% Off). Three Options Available.
Car cleaning experts leave automobiles spotless, just like the day they left the factory
Super Shine Car Wash
• 22.2 mi
170+ bought
Car Washing at Super Shine Car Wash (Up to 36% Off). Three Options Available.
Super Shine Car Wash
• 22.2 mi
170+ bought
Super Shine Car Wash
• 22.2 mi
170+ bought
Oil Change Packages with Tire Rotations and Brake Inspections at Shelton Car Care (Up to 68% Off)
Techs fill engines with up to five quarts of conventional or synthetic oil before replacing filters, rotating tires, and inspecting brakes
Shelton Car Care
• 17.8 mi
1,000+ bought
Oil Change Packages with Tire Rotations and Brake Inspections at Shelton Car Care (Up to 68% Off)
Shelton Car Care
• 17.8 mi
1,000+ bought
Shelton Car Care
• 17.8 mi
1,000+ 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
Orient
460+ bought
3-, 5-, or 7-Lap Driving Experience at TSMP Exotics: Ultimate Test Drive (Up to 82% Off)
Orient
460+ bought
Orient
460+ bought
$29 for Synthetic Oil Change for a Honda or Acura at Hondaman ($60 Value)
Master Honda technician cleanses motor innards with synthetic oil formulated for your Honda’s or Acura’s engine
Lake Ronkonkoma
• 25.8 mi
170+ bought
$29 for Synthetic Oil Change for a Honda or Acura at Hondaman ($60 Value)
Lake Ronkonkoma
• 25.8 mi
170+ bought
Lake Ronkonkoma
• 25.8 mi
170+ 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
• 21.9 mi
210+ bought
Oil Change with Safety Inspection at In and Out Lube (Up to 40% Off)
West Haven
• 21.9 mi
210+ bought
West Haven
• 21.9 mi
210+ bought
Exotic Car Ride-Along or Driving Experience from Velocity Driving (Up to 67% Off). Three Options Available.
Strap into a Lamborghini Gallardo or other high-powered sports cars and race around
Multiple Locations
• 27 mi
820+ bought
Exotic Car Ride-Along or Driving Experience from Velocity Driving (Up to 67% Off). Three Options Available.
Multiple Locations
• 27 mi
820+ bought
Multiple Locations
• 27 mi
820+ bought
Driving Courses at Premier Driving School (Up to 55% Off). Two Options Available.
Instructors share their knowledge regarding various aspects of driving aiming to improve their students’ skills behind the wheel
Valhalla
• 19.5 mi
10+ bought
Driving Courses at Premier Driving School (Up to 55% Off). Two Options Available.
Valhalla
• 19.5 mi
10+ bought
Valhalla
• 19.5 mi
10+ bought
Online UAV Flight-Training Course with Certificate from National Drone School ($199 Value)
Online training course in how to pilot an unmanned aerial vehicle, a skill that might lead to new jobs as drones become increasingly popular
10+ bought
Online UAV Flight-Training Course with Certificate from National Drone School ($199 Value)
10+ bought
10+ 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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