3 Reasons Why Car Washing Is Essential Year Round in Burnaby

If you live in Burnaby, then you should be washing your car regularly all year round. There are good reasons to make car washing a regular task, and in today’s blog article we are going to discuss why this is so. Also, this is especially true in Burnaby because of the climate and geographical location. 

Salt Air 

Burnaby is a city on the Lower Mainland that has water on both the north and south sides. On the north side is the branch of the Burrard Inlet from the Georgia Strait, and on the south is the Fraser River which empties into the Georgia Strait. This close proximity to the Pacific means that when the wind blows, we have salty air, and salt air is corrosive to everything including the paint on your vehicle. 

Pollen and Tree Sap 

In addition to the salt air, because of the proximity to water, Burnaby has a mild, oceanic climate. This means that everything grows great. Where a mild climate encourages growth of vegetation, you will have an increase in pollen and even tree sap that gets on your vehicle. Even if you keep your vehicle in a garage, anytime you park outside, you will collect pollen and tree sap that damages your exterior paint the longer it sits on there. 

City Grime 

Burnaby is a concrete jungle, and your vehicle will pick up all kinds of other unspecified dirt and grime, the more you drive it. Regular car washings will keep your exterior paint in tip-top condition and protect it for the long haul. Don’t forget to wax the vehicle after you wash it. 

When we suggest washing your car regularly, like at least once a month all year round, we do not suggest this just so your vehicle looks better—which it will. We suggest it because your vehicle’s exterior paint will last longer and you will prevent rust and other damage just by making a car wash a regular part of vehicle maintenance. 

Shine Auto Wash has been serving the Lower Mainland since 2009. With three convenient locations, Shine Auto Wash offers advanced automotive cleaning and protection technology and a service that is quick and efficient. 

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about car washes, we encourage you to call us in Vancouver at (604) 806-0800.