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Here's what really happens inside of a car wash

From bumper blaster to banana foamer, an automatic carwash is a drive-through Rube Goldberg machine. More clean car guides inside!

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Here's what really happens inside of a car wash
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    Clean car guide

    What Really Goes On inside the Carwash?

    What Really Goes On inside the Carwash?

    That new car feeling

    The Science of the New-Car Smell

    The Science of the New-Car Smell

    You know it when you smell it, but what is it about the new-car smell that makes us love it so much? Sit behind the wheel and take a deep breath. Ah, that new-car smell, right? It's a scent so desired that it comes in bottles and air fresheners, all to help drivers recapture those first few months …

    How to Test-Drive a Car

    How to Test-Drive a Car

    Go beyond kicking the tires to see if that new ride is right for you. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. Whether your current car is falling apart or you just want something different to toy around with, you've made the decision that a trip to the car dealership is in your near future. But …

    Smart driving tips

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