John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, says that regular washing protects your car’s finish. It helps remove “road grit and residue left from rain and birds.” Not washing your car, he adds, ...

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Ingram, a 23-year-old car wash owner based in Tennessee. It has been edited for length and clarity. In high school, I read a book by ...