Most drivers should get a full detail about twice a year, with regular washes in between — but how you use the car moves that number. Pets, kids, smoking, heavy commuting, and our salty winters all argue for more often. Here is a simple schedule built around the NB seasons.
- Full detail: about twice a year — spring (post-salt) and fall.
- Wash: every 1 to 2 weeks, more in winter to clear salt.
- Interior wipe/vacuum: light weekly, deeper monthly.
- Pets, kids, smokers, and heavy commuters: bump the frequency up.
A simple seasonal schedule
Wash every one to two weeks year-round, and more often in winter to clear salt. Give the interior a light vacuum and wipe weekly, and a deeper clean monthly. Book a full detail twice a year — spring and fall — to handle everything the in-between maintenance cannot reach.
What moves the dial
Pets, young kids, smoking, eating in the car, gravel-road commutes, and parking outside all add wear and argue for more frequent details. A garaged weekend car needs far less than a daily family hauler. Match the schedule to how hard the car actually lives — and lean on the spring detail no matter what, because of the salt.
How often should I get my car professionally detailed?
Twice a year works for most people: a spring detail to undo the winter's salt and grit, and a fall detail to start the cold season clean and protected. If you have pets, kids, or a long daily commute, every three to four months keeps ahead of the wear.
How often should I wash my car in winter?
More often than summer — every week or two, and after any big thaw — to rinse road salt off the body and undercarriage before it drives rust. It feels counterintuitive to wash in the cold, but it is the best thing you can do for the car.
Is the spring detail really necessary?
It is the most valuable one of the year here. A New Brunswick winter packs salt into carpets, mats, and every exterior seam. A spring detail clears it out before it stains and corrodes — think of it as a reset for the damage of the salty season.
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