This according to CAR LOVE's website, Protecting your investment. Professional car washes and detailing services reduce wear and tear to interiors and exteriors of cars, which directly impact the value of your car. A well-maintained vehicle can be worth up to $1,500 more at trade-in time.

Professional car washes are more environmentally friendly. Washing a car at home can use up to twice as much water when compared to using a professional car wash. In addition, home car washes pollute the
environment as soap and road grime (oil, tar, dirt) end up in storm sewers that flow into lakes, streams andrivers.

Emotional attachment. Eighty-four percent of American car owners "love" or "like" their cars and sixty-two percent say car appearance is very or extremely important. However, only fifteen percent take excellent care of their cars.