Mercedes-Benz has filed an intriguing patent with the European Patent Office for a system that automatically determines when your car needs a wash. By analyzing factors like the time since the last wash, environmental conditions, and nearby car wash locations, this innovation aims to simplify one of life’s mundane tasks. For those already struggling to fit everything into a packed schedule, this technology could save time and hassle by taking care of the details for you.
Doing The Thinking On Your Behalf
One fewer thing to worry about is certainly welcome, and Mercedes’ system for timing car washes takes into account various factors. For starters, the system can use vehicle sensors to detect when the car is being washed, so it can record the date. It can then trigger a wash reminder based on parameters such as:
- Elapsed time since the last wash
- Mileage covered
- Online weather data
- The proximity of nearby car washes
The system is intelligent enough to take into account many variables, so it can accurately determine when the next wash is due. When the trigger is activated and the driver accepts the suggestion to have the car washed, it can not only scan for nearby wash facilities via the online navigation system, but also provide the driver with practical information such as price quotes and appointment scheduling.
Mercedes’ Smart Fix for Effortless Car Cleaning
Like a recent BMW patent that keeps an eye on occupants’ smoking habits to suggest when contaminated window glass should be cleaned, Mercedes has happened upon a very practical solution to take the pain out of the admin of keeping your car clean, down to the pricing and proximity of the most convenient car wash. At least one additional chore you can cross off your to-do list and leave to your car to figure out.
