Are you the type of driver who likes to find your adventures off the pavement? The areas surrounding Charlotte are the perfect places to do it. However, while off-roading is a great way to explore things you'd never find in the city or suburbs, it also calls for a special type of car care when you return to civilization. We gathered some top car care tips for post-off-roading from our auto service techs at Toyota of North Charlotte - check them out for next time you decide to tackle new terrain.
4 tips for car care after your off-roading adventures
The first thing to remember is that you shouldn't delay your car care. The longer you let mud sit on it, the longer it's going to take to clean it off. You should try to wash and detail your ride as soon as you get home to save yourself time, money, and frustration.
Tip #1: Rinse with a pressure washer before you start scrubbing.
Before you actually wash your car, you should rinse it with a pressure washer (or at least a hose on the high setting). You want to ensure that you remove all dirt and on top of that, all the tiny sand particles that you may not be able to see. If you try washing and scrubbing your car with sand particles still on the body, it'll leave swirls and scratches in the paint.
Tip #2: Rinse the undercarriage.
Rinse the undercarriage of your N Charlotte Toyota - after all, it's the part that took the most of the mud, dirt, and sand on. A quick and easy hack is to buy a cheap rotating sprinkler head and attach it to your hose; then slide it under the truck and let it get to work. It'll clean a majority of the mud off for you and cut your car care time way down.
Tip #3: Clean the brakes and suspension components.
You should always thoroughly spray the brakes and suspension components of your vehicle as part of your off-roading car care. Mud or dirt in these parts can impair functionality and cost you money in repairs and service down the road. Be sure to clean everything well.
Tip #4: Apply a coat of quality wax.
Apply a coat of quality wax to your N Charlotte Toyota when you're done. This will help to protect your car paint from moisture and small scratches, as well as make it a lot easier to clean next time you go off-roading.
Toyota of N Charlotte has affordable car care supplies
And make sure you're using the right products for your car. You don't want to resort to dish soap and cheap wax - neither will serve you well in the long run. Instead, shop our Charlotte auto parts store for deals on already-affordable car detailing supplies.
Let us help you become an expert at car care, even for off-roading! Call Toyota of N Charlotte's service center today at (704) 659-2025 or stop by. We're conveniently located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville at 13429 Statesville Road.
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