Car Care and Service

As good as new: A BRAND NEW PAGE FOR CAR CARE TIPS AND EXPERT ADVICE

Buying a new car isn’t the end of the road. In fact it is the beginning of a journey. Here is one more in the family, that cries for attention and care – and one that you’ll happily shower your attention on. If you don’t, it can dirty your garage with oil stains, like an angry puppy or simply refuse to giddy-up, like a stubborn pony!

Hope the articles and tips on battery, tyres, air-conditioning and timely service help you keep your car as good as new. Questions? Feel free to fill the comments section with them. I will even try to get subject experts to answer them for you!

‘As good as new’ is not only about making the most of performance and running reliably. It starts with looking like new – or keeping the “Showroom Shine” as our page sponsor Armor All calls it. Experts at do-it-at-home steps for interior and exterior care for more than 50 years, they have put together their wisdom just a click away.

ABOUT ARMOR ALL

Armor All is the No.1 car care brand in the USA. The award-winning range offers diverse treatments and easy-to-use formulations for top quality results. Armor All knows that you often don’t have the whole day to spend caring for it! So, the brand’s full line of products help to achieve showroom shine in less time. Now, that should make your car look good, and you feel good!

Experts at Armor All share insights from over 50 years of car care.

Periodic servicing of cars is usually taken seriously coz it is a matter of record. However, keeping cars in good condition between services will not only ensure they stay looking good, but also reduce running costs. Problems caught early on will be easier, and usually cheaper to fix. Indeed, regular maintenance is proven to enhance a vehicle’s sale value, too.

1. Protect against the effects of ageing

Use a protectant to slow the natural deterioration of surfaces such as vinyl, rubber, plastic, treated leather and sealed wood. Protectants remove the grime and debris that can erode the surfaces of vehicles. They also guard surfaces against the harmful effects of ozone, oxygen and ultraviolet radiation, which can cause cracking, fading, discolouration and premature aging.

Product from the range: Armor All Gloss Finish Protectant

2. Paintwork deserves respect

Both the interior and exterior of your car are too delicate for harsh household cleaners. Use properly formulated cleaning products on your car’s exterior, so as to give spot-free, streak-free results without causing to strip wax or other damage.

Product from the range: ArmorAll Wash range

3. Avoid brake dust build-up

Brake dust is easy to build up, but notoriously difficult to wash off. It has been the bane of shiny wheels since the invention of disc brakes, and within days of washing, wheels can become covered in dust again. Spraying the surface of wheels and rims with a specially formulated protective barrier can repel brake dust, road grime and dirt. The invisible shield can last up to four weeks and cleaning next time also gets significantly easier.

Product from the range: Armor All Shield Brake Dust Repellent

4. Look after your tyres

In hot summers, tyre maintenance can be a lifesaver. Tyres in poor condition are more likely to blow out or lose traction. Of course, tyres that are under or over- inflated, or out of alignment, will also wear unevenly and need replacing more often. Poor care for tyres can make them look faded and appear to be cracking. A coating for tyres in a long lasting, super high gloss, protective shield can help and provide showroom finish when it dries!

Product from the range: Armor All Shield Tire Glaze

5. See the road more clearly

Keep windscreens, windows and mirrors clean. Remove road dirt, grime and insects quickly and easily. Achieve streak-free shine and maximum visibility. That sums up the must-do care for glass surfaces.

Products from the range: Armor All Glass Wipes and Cleaners