Even if you don’t experience snow and ice in the winter, the late spring and early summer months are a good time to think about the maintenance your car will require to prepare for the heat of summer.
Will Oven Cleaner damage Alloy Wheels? Alloy WheelsJuly 30, 2018 We see loads of how-to videos on YouTube that tell people not to waste their money on commercial wheel cleaning products and use oven cleaner instead. Even though proven solutions from manufacturers like Macguire’s are less than a couple of cups of coffee. Let’s face … [Read more…]
Cleaning car steering wheel to clean the inside of your car if you’re worried about COVID-19
It’s back and it’s better than ever. This year’s continual rains have brought an explosion of wildflowers. This year’s super bloom surpasses previous super blooms on an enormous scale with more blooms that will last longer than 2017’s epic display. From late winter through May, the blossoms will span across the coast and foothills, and … [Read more…]
You are probably aware that your vehicle’s engine has an air filter, but did you know that your car’s HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system also has one? It is commonly called the cabin filter. A cabin filter performs the same duties for your HVAC system as the engine air filter does for your … [Read more…]
Why is changing engine oil at the proper time so important? Motor oil is to your car what blood is to your body. Despite being relatively inexpensive, having your oil changed regularly and on schedule plays a critical role in preserving your vehicle and saving you money. Oil lubricates and cools hundreds of moving parts … [Read more…]
Admit it, sometimes we love our pets more than we love people. Who can pass up a soft coat, energetic wagging tail, and those appreciative dog kisses? If you’re a pet lover, you know that no matter what kind of day you’ve had, when your loyal companion greets you at the door, life is better … [Read more…]
Here’s something that afflicts a lot of the cars on the road. I guess you’d call it ugly wheel syndrome. That dark, almost black dust on your rims is brake dust and comes from your brake pads. As you apply your brakes, the pads create friction to slow you down and at the same time, … [Read more…]
At Sunset North Car Wash we believe that a full-service car wash is the best choice for keeping your car clean. It is important to remember that letting professionals handle the exterior and interior cleaning details of your car is often a better, more long-term investment. Some people may think of waxing their car as … [Read more…]
Have you ever run out of windshield wiper fluid without a refill bottle readily available and asked yourself, “Can I refill my wiper fluid with just regular water?” After all, water is so easily available where ever you stop; whether at the gas station when filling up your gas tank, or just grabbing your garden … [Read more…]