TT: Spring Cleaning!

Warm weather finally seems like it's here to stay, so it's time to get our cars into tip-top shape!

We can all definitely agree that the winter weather did its worst this year and our cars took the beatings hard! The wet sludge of snow and ice and road salt surely wreaked havoc on not only the outside of your car, but the on the interior, too: like on your floor mats and carpet!

Of course, we know how most of you probably think of Spring Cleaning:

But have no fear! Because we've got some tips for you (courtesy of the Chrysler Blog) to tune your car back up and keep it in good shape and in a short amount of time!


1. Clean the interior - Vacuum, dust, and get rid of any junk inside your car. It's the same principle as doing a big "spring clean" in your house - throw away the junk and store what you don't need until next winter!

2. Shampoo the floor mats and carpet - Yeah, it might seem like "extra work" but you'll really be preserving the life of your mats and carpet this way. So, remove your floor mats and shampoo and rinse them. (You can leave them on the hood of your car to dry faster in the sunlight, if you want!) Next, shampoo the carpet and leave all four doors open while you work (for ventilation). As always, though, please remember to test a small corner of your floor mats and carpet with the shampoo first to make sure they are compatible and won't stain or change the color!!!

3. Wash the under carriage - This is one of the most crucial steps for keeping your vehicle free of rust and corrosion. A trip to the car wash should do the trick, but make sure it's the kind that blasts water underneath the car! Can't afford a trip to the local car wash? Take one of those classic rotating sprinklers, hook it up to your hose, and slide it under your car for a few minutes. Just make sure to adjust it every now and then so it gets all underneath!

4. Check and/or Replace the Windshield Wipers - Winter weather can actually shorten the lifespan of your wipers. Wipe the blades completely clean and then test them out. If they leave streaks on your window, or squeak, it's probably time for new ones. Driving without proper functioning wipers is not only annoying as a driver, but it's unsafe.

5. Get a Regular Tune-Up - Ensure that your air filter is clean, spark plugs are all good, and check your oil!

Just a heads up reminder: Currently, we're offering a Spring A/C Special! It includes:

- An A/C system performance check
- 1 lb. of vehicle refrigerant
- Test components via leak detection equipment

All for $119.95 + tax!!! (some vehicles may have a higher price due to fluid amount and A/C system). Offer ends May 31st, 2015!

(Article Source: 5 Spring Cleaning Tips)