Keeping Your Toyota Clean All Winter

Nov 22, 2017

The winter brings cold temperatures, snow, and ice, which are hard on your car’s exterior. With the proper care and maintenance throughout this chilly season, you can keep your Toyota looking like new.

Swap Out the Floor Mats

A set of all-weather, rubber floor mats is a great investment for anyone who lives in an area with snow and ice during the winter. As you climb into the car, your shoes and boots tend to track in ice, sleet, and salt, which can cause damage to carpeted floor mats. The rubber isn’t affected by water or salt, so they’ll withstand the harsh climate until it warms up again.

Wash it Often

Washing your car regularly is the easiest way to care for the exterior. When you drive on slick, icy streets, your tires and the tires of cars around you will kick up road salt which will corrode the car and create rust. Rust on your vehicle is detrimental often leaving critical components exposed, but fixing it is expensive and time-consuming as it can require replacing the entire affected area.

If it’s too cold to wash your car by hand, drive through a car wash. Opt for a wash treatment that cleans the undercarriage of your car, which is a spot that salt tends to get trapped.

Wax the Exterior

About once a month throughout the winter, apply a fresh coat of wax to the exterior of your car. This treatment acts as a protective barrier and helps your car look shiny and new.

Protect your investment by keeping up with regular care throughout the winter.