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…
Anyone who lives somewhere with seasonal temperatures (hello, Utah!) can tell you how damaging climate extremes are on their vehicles. From the penetrating UV rays of summer that fade the upholstery to the icy roads that kick up chemicals in the winter, the weather can have an impact on your car’s overall value. Fortunately, there…
Once upon a time, owning a “family car” meant purchasing a minivan or station wagon—those vehicles large enough to house several kids and durable enough to withstand everyday wear and tear. While these types of vehicles still have value for those with children, you no longer have to purchase a specialty car to transport your…
When it comes to washing your car, it’s not the dirt you can see that’s the problem…it’s the dirt you can’t see. Whether you look inside or out, vehicles are filled with hundreds of tiny nooks and crannies, many of which become home to dirt, rocks, food particles, and worse. Those hard-to-reach places might be…
We had a break in as well as vandalism on each of our automatic wash entry systems last weekend. Due to the damage, the automatic touch-less wash is only accepting credit cards at this time and the automatic soft touch wash is currently out of order. The self serve washes and all vacuums are still…
Time is something no one seems to have enough of, which can make your weekly car wash more of a chore than it needs to be. When you do a full, deep wash on your car, it’s easy to spend up to an hour working on the project…from scrubbing out the tire wells with a…
No matter how hard you might try to prevent people (especially kid people) from eating inside your car, there’s always one of those moments when snacking and traveling go hand-in-hand. Sure, you could pull over and eat at a rest stop or immediately pull into a car wash for a quick vacuum, but chances are…
Taking your car through the car wash on a regular basis is a great way to keep the exterior looking good, but what about the interior? Harmful UV rays, wear and tear caused by kids, and everyday dirt can all contribute to a reduced car value—especially if you have leather interiors or a very light…
You spent a lot of time and money putting in your vehicle’s aftermarket parts. The last thing you want to do as you regularly wash your car and keep in it good condition is subject those parts to potential damages. Here’s a quick and easy guide to protecting everything from your antenna to those great…
