SPRING CLEANING IS FOR YOUR VEHICLE, TOO 

There may be a lot of trash inside of your vehicle – wrappers, empty water bottles, and more. Grab a trash bag and ensure that it’s all removed from your car.

You’ll want to look in the various storage areas for unnecessary items, too. Are you storing books in your trunk? Work documents on your backseat? Sporting equipment in the third row? All of that added weight can clutter your car and affect the overall performance of the engine.

Once the trash and everything else is out, it’s easier to see what else needs cleaning.

The interior of your vehicle should be detailed to get all dust and dirt out. When you allow various dirt and crumbs to stay, it can contribute to odors and impact the overall look of your interior.

There are a few steps involved with cleaning the interior:

• Vacuum

• Wipe down upholstery

• Protect all surfaces

• Use a detail brush on stitching and hard-to-reach areas

Nooks and crannies need attention, too. You can usually add an attachment to your vacuum hose to get under and in between the seats easier.

The exterior needs to be washed completely. Start with rinsing the vehicle down. Then, use a liquid car wash in a bucket mixed with water. Sponges and hand mitts can be used to get mud and dirt off of all surfaces.

Once you’ve washed the car, rinse it off. You’ll, then, be able to move to other areas – tires, wheels, grilles, windows, and more. Various materials can be used to help you clean everything the way that it should be cleaned.

A good coat of wax or another protective coating can also help to protect the clear coat. You may find that you won’t have to wash your car quite so comprehensively each time if you clean it regularly.

Your headlights and taillights need to be washed from time to time. Bugs can get on them, which can limit the amount of light that is thrown. Additionally, you may find that the plastic starts to fog over time. With the right over-the-counter product, you can get that cleaned up in no time.

Once you’re done washing the housing that goes over your headlights and taillights, run a check. If your lights aren’t working, change out the bulbs so that you stay compliant with all state regulations.

Spring cleaning should include things under the engine and throughout other aspects of your vehicle, too. You may be focused on aesthetics. While those are important, you don’t want to forget about performance.

With a quick trip to the service center at Giant Cadillac of Visalia, we can do a complete system check and replace anything that may be necessary.

Some of the services we recommend for the spring:

• Oil change

• Check engine air filter

• Check cabin air filter

• Check fuel filter

• Check tire pressure and tread

• Replace windshield washer fluid

Once the preventative maintenance service is done, you can drive away with confidence knowing that your vehicle is good to go. It may run so well that you begin planning your next road trip.

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be time-consuming or costly. However, a little bit goes a long way in ensuring you have pride in your vehicle. You should take care of your car inside and out so that it remains a reliable mode of transportation for you.

Whether you’re interested in scheduling service or you want to explore some of the latest Cadillac models, you can schedule an appointment at our dealership. Giant Cadillac of Visalia offers a convenient location to take care of all of your vehicle’s needs.