Spring clean your VW

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house.  We all spend more time then we realize in our vehicles, that’s why it’s important to spring clean it as well… inside and out.

Here’s a check list to help you get started… after all, it is the first day of Spring tomorrow!

I always feel a better simply by throwing out all the garbage, junk mail and lists that get left behind once I’m home. If you have winter emergency gear in the trunk you should remove it… that extra weight makes your engine work harder and decreases your gas mileage. Wash all the inside surfaces – except anything leather – with a wet rag and mild soap… and vacuum the floor and seat crevasses.

That’s the inside done… now, on to the outside.

You might think it will save you some time to go through one of those automatic car washes, but this time of year that might not be a good idea. Those devices see a lot of traffic in the Spring, and that forces them to recycle the water more than you might want. Do you really want recycled, potentially dirty water, sprayed on your car?

So doing it yourself is advised. The combination of fresh air and exercise will get you in a good mood for Spring. If you can, wash your car in the shade. Washing it in the direct sunlight will not give you good results especially if it turns out to be a hot day.

Washing the exterior is easy, but it’s even easier to forget about the underside. That’s where the chemicals and rocks and sand can give rust a grip on your car, so rinse the underside while you’ve got the hose out.

Once you get it dry, a good waxing will really convince you winter is over. A spray-on wax is the easiest to use, but paste wax will last longer.

Finally, while you are waxing, make a note of any dings in the finish. There are a lot of rocks and sand on roads during the winter, and they can mar your finish. Once a ding gets through your paint, it gives rust something to hold onto, so get those fixed early.

Happy Spring!

Leith Volkswagen
2300 Autopark Blvd Cary, NC 27511
(919)439-1687
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The Classics at Leith VW

We’ve all known someone who has owned a Volkswagen at some point in their life, who’s eye’s gloss over when they tell the story.  VW’s have most definitely touched your life in some way, even if it’s only through a game or Walt Disney… they make you smile, admit it.

This is why we have our own little shrine to the classic VW which you will find it in our state-of-the-art dealership. We’ve got the best of both worlds under one roof, classic & new.

Take a Westie trip down memory lane at Leith Volkswagen, stop by, reawaken memories… we look forward to welcoming you!

Leith Volkswagen
2300 Autopark Blvd Cary, NC 27511
(919)439-1687
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