
{"id":924,"date":"2016-12-10T23:11:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-10T23:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/certifiedautoplex\/?p=924"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:50:46","slug":"how-to-keep-your-cars-interior-and-exterior-clean-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-cars-interior-and-exterior-clean-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your car&#8217;s interior and exterior clean during winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that fall has taken a bow and winter is in full swing, there are plenty of items on everyone\u2019s to-do lists. With the holidays right around the corner, there\u2019s no doubt that there will be a few travelers out there, so it\u2019s important to make sure that protecting your car is somewhere at the top of that list. In order to make sure that your car doesn\u2019t suffer from the traveling ahead, it\u2019s important to be prepared for whatever elements the vehicle might meet. There are plenty of ways to protect your car, and one surefire way is by keeping it clean. So, if you\u2019ve been wondering how to keep your car clean during the winter, keep reading for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/category\/tips-tricks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some tips and tricks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Holiday Travel Safety Guide For All Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>With the holiday season in full swing, you may notice the roadways are a little busier than normal on the weekends because people are traveling to be with family and friends. Before we get into December, our team here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/\">Certified Autoplex<\/a> wanted to share a few holiday driving safety reminders in an effort to keep everyone protected on the road this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/holiday-travel-safety-guide-for-drivers\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How do I protect my car\u2019s paint?<\/h2>\n<p>Your vehicle\u2019s paint is arguably one of the most fragile parts of the car during the winter months, and that\u2019s because of road salt. Road salt that remains on a vehicle has a tendency to corrode the paint and eventually cause rust. The best way to avoid this is by washing your vehicle &#8211; and make sure it gets properly dried! Another way to avoid winter build-up on your car\u2019s exterior is to wax it. The protective layer helps ensure that the paint is covered.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I prep the vehicle\u2019s wheels and glass?<\/h2>\n<p>Taking care of your car\u2019s wheels and glass components is also crucial to maintaining its quality. Washing and waxing your car is a great way to do this, of course, but there are a couple other things you can do for these parts of the car. For the tires, make sure they\u2019re properly inflated to make sure that the wrong parts of the wheel don\u2019t come in contact with the road &#8211; this will keep them cleaner and help avoid corrosion. Also, adding winter-friendly washer fluid to your vehicle during the winter months can help you avoid an ample amount of frost and salt build-up.<\/p>\n<h2>What about the inside of the car?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to keep the interior of your vehicle in top-notch condition, it\u2019s good to make sure you\u2019re shielding it from the elements that winter can bring. Switching your carpet mats out for rubber mats is one of the best ways to ensure that your vehicle remains protected during the snowy season.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>If you\u2019re in need of a new-to-you vehicle this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/blog\/december-2016-holiday-parades-near-dallas-tx\/\">holiday season<\/a>, be sure to stop by our dealership! We can\u2019t wait to get you into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certifiedautoplex.com\/used-cars-dallas-tx\">car of your dreams<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that fall has taken a bow and winter is in full swing, there are plenty of items on everyone\u2019s to-do lists. 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