If the car wash is only
50 meters away (about half a football field)… definitely
walk.
Here’s why:
🚶 Walking (Best Choice)
- Takes about 30–45 seconds
- No fuel used
- No extra engine wear
- No awkward “drive 3 seconds, park again” moment
- Slight bonus: a few extra steps for your day
🚗 Driving (Not Worth It)
- You’ll spend more time starting the car and parking than actually moving
- Cold starts increase engine wear
- Uses fuel for basically nothing
Unless it’s
pouring rain, freezing cold, or you have mobility issues, walking makes way more sense.