Applying car wax is the finishing touch of a car wash or extensive detail. Regular waxing keeps your car looking good and protects your investment. A coat of wax is the first and last line of defense ...

Why Do We Use Car Wax? Regularly waxing a car is essential because it preserves the clear coat over a vehicle's paint. The clear coat is the layer that protects the paint from corrosive elements, ...

Waxing a car is surprisingly easy and does not require the purchase of a lot of costly products. You pretty much just need wax and a microfiber towel for application. If you’ve never waxed a car ...

It’s always frustrating when the best answer to a question is “it depends.” Full disclosure: how often you need to wax your car depends on how much you use it, the kind of wax you use, and what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Proper car maintenance means a car should look as good as it runs. At the least, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. March 1 is the unofficial meteorological first day of spring, and for many – if ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. Before buying a car wax, be aware that premium car wax brands don’t necessarily hold up any better ...