Fire season is a good time to remember that fire ash may damage your car. Most importantly, fire ash can mix with fog or drizzle to create a formula for car paint disaster. For example, taking an ash-covered car outside on wet nights or foggy mornings can result in chemical etching. In some cases this … [Read more…]
Cleaning car steering wheel to clean the inside of your car if you’re worried about COVID-19
Spring is a beautiful time of year, but with the beauty of warm weather comes something every car owner hates: pollen. Pollen looks harmless but is a big problem for your car. Pollen sticks to your car’s body and when you try to remove it, it damages the paint. Here’s how to remove bee pollen … [Read more…]
Follow these steps to detail your car’s interior: Here’s the link to Pan TheOrganizer’s how-to video 1) Remove any unwanted items, garbage, and floor mats.2) Clean the floor mats.3) Vacuum the interior thoroughly.4) Steam clean the door jambs and door sills, and wipe clean with a microfiber towel.5) Clean the headliner.6) Clean the leather seats … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
There is nothing more satisfying than driving around town in a freshly waxed, shiny, and pristine car. Waxing your vehicle is something that many of us may think is unnecessary. If your vehicle is usually parked in a garage or otherwise sheltered from the elements, waxing it twice a year should be enough to protect … [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…]