A car wash is a facility designed to clean the exterior and sometimes the interior of vehicles. It typically offers various services, including automated washing, hand washing, waxing, and detailing. Car washes can be self-service, where customers wash their own cars, or full-service, where employees handle the cleaning. Car washes use specialized equipment and cleaning products to remove dirt, grime, and stains from vehicles. Many car washes also provide additional services like tire cleaning and interior vacuuming. Regular car washing helps maintain a vehicle's appearance and can protect its paint from damage caused by contaminants.