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)

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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.

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