High Gas Prices Mean Fewer Car Washes?

Here’s a trend we never thought of going along with record-high gas prices, which today are at a record $3.58 nationally: People are getting their cars professionally washed less often to offset what they’re paying at the pump. This isn’t the first time this has happened: According to one executive, the same thing occurred when the $3 gas price was breached back in 2005.

Now that gas prices have been solidly higher for some time there’s even more of a slowdown. Maybe its time to take advantage of those gas stations that advertise low gas prices with a car wash. With the discounts and the most basic car wash, drivers might come out even — and with a clean car.

As gas prices rise, more cars stay dirty (Sacramento Bee)

Comments

[Bill]

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People are starting to realize they could save the few dollars a car takes and spend in on their all mighty gasoline. Its one of many industries taking huge blows.

[DL]

people keep saying americans are too ... big. well, hope we're getting some light exercise hand-washing our cars.

omg, are a lot of people leaving their cars dirty instead?! i hate seeing un-waxed dirty cars! especially those who own beautiful cars like Aston Martins etc. what a shame