Did you know that keeping your car clean can significantly help preserve its overall value?

“Simply cleaning your vehicle not only fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment, but it also protects your valuable vehicle investment,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It’s a task that takes very little money or effort, but has huge returns.”

The Car Care Council offers these tips to keep your automobile in tip-top shape:

• Polish your vehicle once every six months and wash it once a week. This prevents chemical build-up that can harm the finish.
• While cleaning, check for dents, dings, scratches and cracked glass. It’s important to address such blemishes, as they can become more costly repairs down the line.
• Be sure to use only professional products sold for cleaning cars. These formulas work to clean, while also ensuring the paint finish remains intact.

For more ideas for keeping your car maintained, visit www.carcare.org.

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