Want your car to last a long time? Then it is important to spend time on maintenance such as washing and cleaning — yes, even in winter.
Does washing your car in the winter cold not appeal to you? Do you think it is a waste of time when it will be covered in road salt, slush and mud again within seconds anyway? Well, it is actually very important to keep your vehicle clean and wash it frequently during winter. The point of the winter wash is not to make the car look spotlessly clean, but to keep it properly maintained.
Why you should wash your car more frequently in winter
It is simple — your car should be washed more regularly in winter than in summer because Norwegian roads are salted during this period. Salt on the car can increase the risk of rust damage, and the longer the salt is left on the bodywork, the greater the likelihood of rust. The underside of the car is also particularly vulnerable to salt damage and should be rinsed frequently throughout winter.
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How to wash your car in winter
If you are washing your car in winter, it is important to use a petroleum-based cleaning product that can dissolve salt. It is important to go over the vehicle thoroughly, as salt can hide in many places. Many people like to use car shampoo, but this is a water-based product and can therefore freeze if the car is washed outdoors in sub-zero temperatures.
In winter, the water used for washing and rinsing must also be at the right temperature — ideally between 30 and 40 degrees. Otherwise the car will not get properly clean. When it is cold outside, a degreaser that can withstand frost is also a sensible choice. Ensuring a thorough clean beforehand will give great results. For both soap washing and degreasing, you should start from the bottom and work your way up — but rinse in the opposite direction, i.e. from the top of the car downwards.
Also remember that if temperatures are below freezing, you should finish the wash by drying the door handles, rubber seals and locks, so that these do not freeze. If it is particularly cold, lock oil on the locks can also be a good idea.
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Book a car wash at Dalen Parkering
If you frequently pass through Gardermoen for travel or work, taking the car to and from the airport is often very convenient. In winter, some drivers cover long distances on roads full of salt and slush. It is therefore good to know that Dalen Parkering offers car washing. We know that putting your car through the wash programmes at various petrol stations can be hard on the vehicle. That is why we naturally offer hand washing of the car, even when temperatures are below zero. The exterior wash includes degreasing, exterior hand wash, undercarriage rinse and lubrication of seals and locks.
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We are happy to take care of the washing, so that your car is looked after and ready for the winter roads. With us, you can have your car washed at a reasonable price. For a small car, a full exterior wash costs only 450 kroner, while washing a large car costs 520 kroner. Contact us to book a car wash the next time you are parked at Dalen Parkering, so you do not have to deal with the car in the winter cold yourself — or read more about our car care services here.
