We all enjoy the feeling of driving a freshly washed car. Some of us even enjoy the feeling of washing our own cars. However, did you know that incorrect drying methods account for 75% of scratches on your car? Changing what you use to dry your vehicle can prevent you from scratching your car.

Many people will grab whatever they see first to dry their car. This is one of the easiest ways you can damage your paint. Using an old t-shirt or bath towel to dry your car can cause swirls in your paint. These swirls are made up of thousand of micro-scratches and are most visible on vehicles with darker paint. Swirl marks can be noticed most in direct sunlight or under street lights at night.

So what should you be using to dry your car? A microfiber towel or waffle weave drying towel will lubricate the surface will drying. These products will softly absorb the water from your paint to your towel while providing lubrication to glide against the paint instead of causing friction. This unwanted friction is the culprit scratching your car and causing swirls in the paint.

Is your paint already damaged with swirl marks? Don’t worry, there are services to improve the look of your paint. A detail specialist will compound, glaze and wax the vehicle. We like to call this cut process and we use 3M products only; you can view all 3M products here. This can be a long process as it must done one section at a time but end result is worth the wait.

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There are several very simple precautions you should take before hitting the road this summer. These summer car care tips can keep your family safe and ultimately save you money at the gas pump. We tend to forget that long drives and extreme heat can be tough on cars. No one wants to deal with under inflated tires, dirty filters, cracked hoses or leaky radiators. However, these can all lead to poor gas mileage and breakdowns.

To help avoid car issues and potential breakdowns, follow the below summer car care tips:

• Tires experience added stress in the summer due to high temperatures. You should check tire pressure periodically through the summer to ensure proper inflation.
• Check the hoses and drive belts for cracks and bulges
• Use a hose to keep your radiator clean by rinsing off dirt, debris and bugs
• A pressure test, thermostat and cooling fan test and visual inspection for leaks and corrosion should be done annually before the summer months
• Don’t forget to keep your car clean inside and out! You should wash your vehicle weekly to protect the paint and wax a minimum of twice a year.

Being prepared is the best way to protect your car from the hot summer temperatures. These summer car care tips will help your vehicle perform its best this year. Not only does a well cared for car last longer, it maintains more of its value.

Many of us wait a little too long between oil changes. Some of us don’t immediately head to the repair shop when our check engine light comes on. Safety experts say one area we should never neglect is tires.

Tire maintenance is often neglected by drivers. However, tire maintenance is a very important safety function and ignoring it can be dangerous. Below are four important tire safety tips to implement into your car maintenance routine.