High Gas Prices Mean Fewer Car Washes?

Here’s a trend we never thought of going along with record-high gas prices, which today are at a record $3.58 nationally: People are getting their cars professionally washed less often to offset what they’re paying at the pump. This isn’t the first time this has happened: According to one executive, the same thing occurred when the $3 gas price was breached back in 2005.

Now that gas prices have been solidly higher for some time there’s even more of a slowdown. Maybe its time to take advantage of those gas stations that advertise low gas prices with a car wash. With the discounts and the most basic car wash, drivers might come out even — and with a clean car.

As gas prices rise, more cars stay dirty (Sacramento Bee)