Almost everyone has fond childhood memories of washing a car. Whether you remember standing in your front yard with a hose, a bucket, and sign informing passersby of your great deal on a car wash, or if you were permitted to scoot up to the front seat while the car whizzed through the automatic wash,…
Tinted windows are great for increased privacy and decreased sun exposure while you’re on the road, but they do come with a few extra steps when it comes to long-term care. Special tinted window maintenance is essential to protect your investment and ensure they last. We suggest you follow a few routine steps every time…
Tires might not be the flashiest or more exciting part of your car, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore their maintenance and care. The next time you’re at the car wash, spend a few extra minutes focusing on your tires, and you’ll be surprised how much better your vehicle look and drives. Deep Cleaning…
For most drivers, it’s a good idea to change your windshield wiper blades every six months. In Salt Lake City, it may be necessary to increase that to every four to six months, as extreme weather conditions can degrade the rubber faster. The freezing temperatures of winter and bright sun of summer both work equally…
If you have allergies, you know that few things are more uncomfortable than spring months in the Salt Lake Valley. As the yellow particles fill the air, you’re left sneezing and wheezing and wishing for a new season. To make matters even worse, pollen can also infiltrate your car both inside and out. If left…
We’ve all read the automotive user manuals and heard from mechanics who encourage us to change motor oil motor every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. It’s the sort of advice that’s become mainstream—such an ingrained part of our culture that we no longer question why or how it came into being. In…
Let’s face it—when it comes to regular automotive upkeep like washing your car, faster is better. You already know how important it is to get regular washes and waxes to maintain the integrity of your vehicle, and you love the way it looks as it sparkles under the sun. It’s finding the time to incorporate…
Here in Salt Lake City, we’re pretty good at prepping our cars for harsh winter weather. We know to top up our fluids, get regular car washes to keep chemicals and salt from harming the undercarriage, and put on snow tires. Many of us even have emergency kits stocked with specialty winter gear. While none…
Of all the hazards and dangers that come with riding in a car, the dust in your air vents probably isn’t one of the things you worry about most. After all, as long as your car is relatively clean on the inside and smells nice, you’ve got everything covered, right? Not necessarily. Indoor air quality—including…
Most drivers know that there are a few essentials you should carry in your car at all times. A first aid kid, a roadside emergency kit, a spare tire and jack, and jumper cables are the sorts of things we’re trained to carry from the moment we first sit behind the wheel. There are also…
