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4/11/2018
Spring cleaning isn't just for your house! If you want to ensure your vehicle will be good as new this spring, you should follow the tips in this post by D&M Marketing, LLC in Covington. 

How to Spring Clean Your Vehicle

Spring is the time of rebirth. So, why not give your vehicle a new life during this season? If you thought spring cleaning was just for your house, think again! In this post you'll find tips on how to deep clean your vehicle this spring.

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Empty Your Vehicle Out

First things first: if you use your vehicle as a deposit box or a storage unit where you accumulate all kinds of random stuff (from clothing items to literal trash), you will have to stop that. Moreover, you will need to empty the vehicle out. Everything that's not necessary in your vehicle should be taken out. To that end, you can grab a garbage bag and start throwing things away as you go. Likewise, remember to put back all of your misplaced belongings where they should go (i.e. not in your car). Aside from helping you have a cleaner car, this will also help you have a lighter vehicle. This is a good thing because having a lighter vehicle means that your engine will have to work less to move it around (which will reduce its wear and tear and decrease its fuel consumption). All in all, emptying your car out can bring great benefits, so do it.

Wash It and Wax It Thoroughly

If you want your vehicle to be clean, then you will have to, well, clean it! This includes giving it a very good wash and wax. It's important that you know, however, that having a washed and waxed car goes beyond the aesthetic reasons. To begin with, having a filthy vehicle for a long time will have some very unfortunate effects on the vehicle's paint, making it look dull and even eating away at it after some time. This can decrease the value of your vehicle significantly. But, more so than that, allowing your vehicle to stay dirty may have an impact on its lifespan and performance. This is because those dust particles and gunk will filter into its systems and accelerate the wear and tear process that the vehicle's components go through. So, if you want to have a safe, functional, pretty, and shiny vehicle for a long time, be sure to give it a good wash and wax every once in awhile.

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Be Very Meticulous

By now, you've already taken care of the major aspects of your vehicle's spring cleanliness (e.g. washing it and taking out all of the trash in it). However, for this to be a true spring cleaning, you need to be very thorough and meticulous. Every nook and cranny, every little detail, and every single spot should be left flawless. Your tires, the engine, the dashboard, the seats, the wheel, the floor, the grill, and more, should all be taken care of. This also includes taking care of your vehicle's insides. For instance, check that the fluids in it are clean and at the right level so they can work as expected (i.e. its synthetic oil, its transmission fluid, among others). The filters should also be in good shape, so they can actually do their job. If you notice anything that's not in the right condition, make sure to replace it to avoid a mishap on your vehicle.

Pay a Professional Mechanic a Visit

Lastly, you may want to make visiting a professional and reliable mechanic the final step of your vehicle's spring cleaning process. Through a routine inspection, they will be able to notice any issues with your vehicle. Moreover, they will be able to fix them before they become something bigger and more problematic. Keep in mind that visiting your mechanic is something you should be doing at least twice a year. This way, you'll ensure that your vehicle will remain strong and in perfect working condition for years and years to come.

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