Professional detailing can cost quite a lot, but doing it yourself can be surprisingly inexpensive and straightforward. Keeping your car well-maintained can increase its resale value by hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.

Here are a few useful car detailing tips from Winner Subaru:

Dry glass surfaces in two directions

When cleaning and drying your car’s windows, you are bound to almost certainly come across an annoying streak on either the outside or the inside of the glass. To make the process easier, get in the habit of drying the exterior glass in one direction and the interior in another (horizontal and vertical for instance).

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SUVs are pretty ideal for family life, as they are flexible and efficient with plenty of fun features and space. Some are made for off-road adventures while others are just a family-friendly vehicle, others like the 2019 Nissan Rogue is a little bit of both. The suave vehicle is paddling as fast as it can to keep up in the red-hot compact SUV race. Feature updates and new driver-assistance tech have helped it keep pace, and it remains a leader in roominess and comfort. Here are a few pointers from Reedman Toll Nissan of Drexel Hill.

How much cargo space does it offer?

The 2019 Nissan Rogue has a lot of space and options to use that space. It can fit up to five people and has flexible seating options to try and maximize the interior as much as you need to. The Rogue has 39.3 cu-ft of space with all the seats in place (leaving the 2^nd row upright) and 70 cu-ft of cargo space. Fold the front and 2nd-row passenger-side seats flat to create a long, open space perfect for items up to 8 feet in length Continue reading →

Don’t Drive around with a Damaged Windshield

Regardless of how careful you are, the windshield of your car is bound to suffer unsightly cracks and chips, which generally occur when an object hits the glass.  There are several types of damage, so you should know them properly to assess if they can be repaired or a complete replacement is required.

Types of windshield cracks from Columbiana Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Chip or Ding

A common type of break, it is usually caused by rock or debris hitting the windshield as you drive.  A small piece of glass comes away from the screen, but it is easily repairable provided you do it immediately, or it can crack and shatter the entire frame.

Bulls Eye

A rock or debris of large scale causes this damage. It is circular and a bit larger than a chip or ding.

Combination Break

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Getting your car checked by a professional as is important as hiring a pet sitter to watch over your furry friends in your absence. Vehicle inspections consist of a thorough and timely process of step by step diagnostics to ensure your car is performing optimally and that it conforms to every single safety regulation. Here is some information from Winner Hyundai.

Guaranteeing Safety

The safety of both parents and children can never be left to chance. Why would you risk an accident? Sure, cars are manufactured to be safe, high performing and comfortable. But you have to understand that it is a mechanical contraption that can quickly wear out if you aren’t careful. This is why it is so utterly important to ensure your vehicle is in top-notch condition before turning the key and starting the car. Continue reading →

Ready to go on the much awaited road trip? It is certainly a fun time to look forward to, but you should also focus a bit on planning the trip systematically. Packing a road trip kit is a crucial aspect to remember.

Here are some tips from Bedford Jeep to pack the ideal road trip kit – take a peek:

Portable Chargers

This is probably the most important thing you can bring on a road trip, because without your phone, you won’t be able to make emergency calls, have your copilot book the AirBnb for the night, listen to music, or navigate your route.

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