I was just called 'stark raving mad' for washing my car.

[anonymous-user]

This came from a passer by, wrapped up like we were in Siberia. I suppose this is because it's fairly cold outside and everyone's panick buying food for the impending doom, meanwhile I'm doing this. I don't see the problem for these reasons.

It's dry.
It's 1 degrees C, i.e. not that cold.
I don't have work.
Car was dirty.
Car was dirty.
Car was dirty.

I actually don't mind it being dirty, I'm more worried about the salt.

I know there's a bit of a stigma on PH for washing cars but for me this was too dirty.



Much better



Anyone else done the unthinkable and chucked a bucket of soapy water over the car today?

[vixen1700]

No chance.

[B'stard Child]

MSTRBKR said:

Anyone else done the unthinkable and chucked a bucket of soapy water over the car today?

No - it might be just above freezing now but it'll freeze later so chucking water over it isn't in my plan

[Hoofy]

Mmmm. If that's a public highway/footpath and the water freezes on that, expect ambulance chasers knocking on your door. In fact, even if it isn't and it doesn't clear before the paperboy/postman/pizzaman visits, expect to have to review your home insurance details.

[anonymous-user]

B'stard Child said:

No - it might be just above freezing now but it'll freeze later so chucking water over it isn't in my plan

It'll get ice all over it either way. It'll dry by then anyway, I washed it about an hour ago.

[SpeedMattersNot]

Nice car.

[anonymous-user]

Hoofy said:

Mmmm. If that's a public highway/footpath and the water freezes on that, expect ambulance chasers knocking on your door. In fact, even if it isn't and it doesn't clear before the paperboy/postman/pizzaman visits, expect to have to review your home insurance details.

It just gets better around here

It's a driveway.

[Perd Hapley]

I got looks washing my car in the pouring rain a couple of weeks ago. I just needed to wash the thick layer of grinding dust off it.

[don'tbesilly]

No car washing today,far too busy fitting a tow hook and sourcing a trailer for the shopping later @Tesco's.

It's going to snow and I might be stuck in for two days!

[Hoofy]

MSTRBKR said:

It just gets better around here

It's a driveway.

What's funny?

[crazy about cars]

I would love to give my car some lovin but the temperature is around 0 to -1 so I don't think that would be wise :P Oooh...how I wish I can afford an indoor garage

[anonymous-user]

Hoofy said:

What's funny?

Because if it now rains, the entire town will be covered in water and it's not going to turn into an ice rink.

Also I had to laugh at the compensation culture thing, as if people actually worry about this stuff.

[NiceCupOfTea]

crazy about cars said:

I would love to give my car some lovin but the temperature is around 0 to -1 so I don't think that would be wise :P Oooh...how I wish I can afford an indoor garage

I know, all I've got is one of those rubbish outdoor garages

[filski666]

you bloody lunatic!

[Hoofy]

MSTRBKR said:

Because if it now rains, the entire town will be covered in water and it's not going to turn into an ice rink.

Also I had to laugh at the compensation culture thing, as if people actually worry about this stuff.

I don't worry about it because I have relevant insurance.

[Roo]

One of my neighbours was cleaning his car this morning.

It was -2 degrees at the time. Loony.

[SD1992]

I remember waxing my car in the winter last year (forgot to do it before the snow came ) and everyone thought I was totally insane!

I thought it best not to point out the rust on their cars because they are never washed / polished / waxed

[Ari]

SD1992 said:

I remember waxing my car in the winter last year (forgot to do it before the snow came ) and everyone thought I was totally insane!

I thought it best not to point out the rust on their cars because they are never washed / polished / waxed

Does it really make a difference on a modern galvanised steel car? When did you last see a recent rusty car..?

[SD1992]

Ari said:

Does it really make a difference on a modern galvanised steel car? When did you last see a recent rusty car..?

It was a mk3 Mondeo, and rust on the bottom of the doors is very common. Actually come to think of it, my other 2 cars both had rusty rear arches!

Neighbours in question have Vectra B that you could probably kick a hole in.

Obviously not an issue on newer cars

[anonymous-user]

Hoofy said:

I don't worry about it because I have relevant insurance.

It's fine, it's all dried up now and most of it is on the property anyway, or under the car.

It's started snowing now