"Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro

JACKSON, Mich - Are you ready for it? Warm sunshine, flowers blooming, green grass. These all may seem like distant thoughts, but before we know it we will be enjoying window-down weather! After this terrible winter, we can almost guarantee that your car is in need of a deep cleaning. We know at times a good scrub down for your car can be expensive. This is exactly why we are here to offer you some easy tips on how to "Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro. 

1. First off, clean out your trash. Remove all of that junk that you have been forgetting about in the back seat, trunk and of course, the glovebox. Grab a trash bag and a "save it" box and start sifting through it all. Be careful, don't mistake your proof of insurance and registration for trash!

2. Scrub and vacuum those carpets. There is no doubt salt, dirt and winter grime are packed into your carpets and floor matts. Give the car a good vacuum (use a screw driver to loosen the dirt and dust in tight corners) and then use a carpet cleaner with a scrub brush to get underneath the dirt. Take the floor rugs out of the car while they dry; this avoids leaving a wet stench and potential mold growth in your car!

3. Check those tires. If you have summer and winter tires, swap those out as soon as possible to keep your winter tires in mint condition. Otherwise, check inflation levels and head to Seymour Ford Service Center for a tire rotation or wheel alignment. 

4. Replace your wiper blades. After this winter, your wiper blades probably took a real beating! Swapping out your old wiper blades for new ones will help ensure you have proper visibility while driving this spring. Also, keep in mind that your wiper blades need some help on the job - so fill up your washer fluid!

5. Flush our the underbody of your vehicle. Salt, snow, dirt and endless amounts of grime can build up underneath your vehicle during the winter. Be sure to rinse off the undercarriage of your vehicle to prevent rusting and other damages to your vehicle.

6. Wipe down the entire inside of your car. Even if the windows haven't been down all winter, dust can still build up - especially on the dashboard! Leaving dust all over your car can actually cause aesthetic damage to your interior.  

Do you have some secrets on how to "Spring Clean" Your Car Like a Pro? We want to hear about them! Share your tips, tricks or spring cleaning process with us in the comment box below! 

If you are in need of some vehicle maintenance before the start of spring, visit us at Seymour Ford Lincoln. Our newly redone Service Center has top-of-the-line equipment and an exceptional staff who can take care of any of your maintenance needs. We are located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan. We offer a transparent car buying experience - no smoke and mirrors here! No matter what your auto need, we work hard ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit our website SeymourFord.com or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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