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How Halloween Decorations Can Mess With Your Car’s Exterior

How Halloween Decorations Can Mess With Your Car’s Exterior

Halloween is the season of costumes, candy, and creativity—and these days, it’s not just about decorating the porch. From trunk-or-treat events to spooky car parades, many people dress up their vehicles as part of the fun. Cobwebs, pumpkins, and haunted displays set...

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October = Overload: Why Fall is the Busiest Season for Your Car

October = Overload: Why Fall is the Busiest Season for Your Car

October has a way of sneaking up on people. One minute you’re winding down from summer, and the next, your calendar is packed with school events, sports schedules, fall festivals, and weekend road trips. It’s a season filled with activity, fun, and memories—but all...

Prepping for Pumpkin Season: Why a Clean Car Matters for Fall Photos

Prepping for Pumpkin Season: Why a Clean Car Matters for Fall Photos

Fall is here—and with it come pumpkin patch visits, weekend hayrides, and scenic drives under golden canopies of leaves. It’s a season for hot cider, flannel, cozy traditions—and plenty of photos. Chances are, you’re already planning outings that double as photo...

Fall Allergies? Don’t Let Your Car Make It Worse

Fall Allergies? Don’t Let Your Car Make It Worse

Fall is a favorite season—cooler weather, colorful leaves, and weekend drives to festivals or games. But for many people, it also brings allergy flare-ups from ragweed pollen, mold, and dust. What might surprise you is how much your car can make those symptoms worse....

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Start a Car Wash Membership

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Start a Car Wash Membership

As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall, it’s easy to forget how much of an impact seasonal changes can have on your vehicle. While many drivers focus on winter prep later in the year, fall is actually the ideal time to start a consistent car care...

School Drop-Off Ready: Quick Car Care Tips for Busy Mornings

School Drop-Off Ready: Quick Car Care Tips for Busy Mornings

As the back-to-school season kicks into full swing, early alarms, packed lunches, and tight drop-off windows can make mornings feel like a sprint. In the middle of this daily chaos, car care often becomes an afterthought. But keeping your vehicle clean and...

Back-to-School, Back to Routine: Why Your Car Needs Attention Too

Back-to-School, Back to Routine: Why Your Car Needs Attention Too

As summer winds down and the back-to-school season picks up, families everywhere are diving into new schedules, school supply lists, and packed calendars. It’s a time of fresh starts, organization, and routine. But while you’re preparing backpacks, laying out outfits,...

Why Washing in Extreme Heat Isn’t the Same as a Proper Wash

Why Washing in Extreme Heat Isn’t the Same as a Proper Wash

On a blazing summer afternoon, it might seem like the perfect time to grab the hose and give your car a quick rinse. After all, it’s hot enough to dry your car in minutes—so why not let the sun help with the process? Or maybe you’re thinking a recent rainstorm did the...