Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Car Clean During the Winter

GRANDVILLE, Mich.––The winter season is kind of a bummer overall, meaning we're not as motivated to take care of things such as our cars. Although this might be the case, winter is the most important time to take care of your car, crossover, van, SUV, or truck. In fact, winter is arguably the most important time to keep your vehicle clean on the outside and inside, as our cars are exposed to some harsh weather and road conditions. Let's review a few reasons why you should keep your car clean during winter.

Car Washes 

Even if your car does get dirty the second you drive it out of the carwash or out of your driveway, you're still doing a good thing for it. The dirt and salt on the road can build up and cause rust on your vehicle's underside, which is a great way to help your car decrease in value and help it not last as long. Overtime rust can eat away at components like the brake lines, gas lines, calipers, etc., which are quite costly to repair. Washing your car frequently during the winter season can help keep that nasty dirt and salt away from your vehicle's most vulnerable parts.

Floor Mats 

If your car currently has stock carpet mats, it may be time to consider some more serious protection. Weather Tech floor mats or other fitted floor mats made to contain the salt, slush, and dirt that your shoes bring into the car are a great investment and can help retain your vehicle's value. Salt can be tricky to get out of the carpet, and the dirt that falls into the nooks and crannies in your car's interior can be especially hard to rid of. A vehicle detail is the easiest way to get that stubborn dirt out, but investing in specially fitted floor mats will help protect from further dirt making its way into your vehicle's interior.

Waxing and Other Vehicle Protection 

A simple wash is a great way to get rid of all that rust-causing salt and paint-chewing dirt, but there are ways you can prevent those things from doing damage in the first place. While it's hard to avoid salt and dirt throughout the winter season, you can utilize waxes and other vehicle protection such as clay bar treatments, rain-x windshield treatments, and more to properly protect your vehicle from scratching and rust. If you plan on taking your vehicle in for a car wash, you can simply add on a wax service. We'd be happy to provide professional waxing services at your next visit to RiverTown Honda so your vehicle is protected the minute you drive out of our service bay.

Reasons why you should keep your car clean during the winter include protecting your car's components, extending the life of your vehicle, and helping your car look good! At RiverTown Honda, we have a full vehicle detailing menu for you to choose from including services like mat shampooing, clay bar treatments, and exterior buffing, plus a-la-carte services if you don't want to purchase an entire package. We'd love to help you keep your vehicle running well with routine maintenance and help your car live a longer life at our Service Center in Grandville, only 12 minutes from Grand Rapids off I-196. If you're looking for a more reliable vehicle to get you through this winter and the rest of the year, we can help with that, too. We're proud to sell new Honda vehicles including the 2017 Honda Ridgeline and 2017 Honda CR-V, and Honda Certified Used vehicles, all known for their long lives and reliability!

Give RiverTown Honda a call at (877) 236-9113, or visit us at 4260 Kenowa Ave. Grandville, MI 49418, one mile west of RiverTown Mall.

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