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Freshen Up Your Ride This Spring With These Cleaning Tips! | Bennington, VT

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Spring is coming and fresh starts will be all around! Give your vehicle one by adding it to your spring cleaning checklist! We know it may not seem as though your car should be ranked among the other spring cleaning jobs you may have to do, but most people use their car every day. Take one afternoon to thoroughly tidy your vehicle up and every trip will feel so much better! Take a look at Bennington Nissan’s spring cleaning tips below and if your vehicle is in need of some seasonal maintenance, be sure to schedule your service appointment at Bennington Nissan’s Service Center in Bennington, VT today!

Bennington Nissan’s Spring Cleaning Tips: 

Take a look under the hood.

  • Under the hood is where the heart of your vehicle lives. Make sure that it is clear of debris and dead leaves! A clean engine prolongs the life of your vehicle as well as prevents any further mechanical issues.

Clean the interior.

  • It’s dangerous to have your floors covered in clutter! Roll up your sleeves and take out any items that don’t belong! You should also check under the seats and vacuum all the dirt and dried salt. Don’t ignore your vehicle’s seats! Vacuum the cracks and whip down the seats as best you can! 

Wash your car’s exterior.

  • Wash and wax your vehicle’s exterior to get rid of dust, dirt, and salt that has built up during the winter. If left unprotected from the elements your car could be susceptible to fading paint, scratches, and rust!

Clean out your trunk. 

  • Our truck is basically our closet on the go. We tend to throw a lot of useless stuff in there. Well, it’s time to rip off the bandaid and take everything out. Keep only the most important items, make some space for new things, and don’t forget to shake out the trunk carpet liner.

Change out your winter tires.

  • Leaving your winter tires on during all four seasons can actually cause a lot of damage and even be dangerous. Once it looks like the coast is clear and we won’t be getting any more snow, set a day aside to change out your tire.
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