Oh jeez, never. is there any real reason to? I live in a place without snow or coastal influences, so salt is never a problem.

I'm pleased to say that at age 57, I have never washed a car I've owned. Never.

I've washed relatives' cars, girlfriends' cars and my own motorcycles. Never my own car or truck.

Now my '83 Ford doesn't look like new, but it isn't new.

I don't even like a car of mine looking too clean. I feel like it's more of a target for car jacking or stealing or whatever.

When I used to to traveling in Mexico, i'd actually make it dirtier on purpose. it sounds silly, but worked great.