Turn back the years on your car

You and your car have been through it all together. From hitting those hard-to-see curbs on the side of the road to morning coffee spills on your way to work. Although these little car quirks can remind you of some pretty funny memories your vehicle deserves to be in its best condition at all times. So here at Toyota of Orlando we have compiled a list of some the best and most effective do it yourself car care tips so you can get your Orlando Toyota vehicle looking brand new!

Car care, the DIY version

Tip #1: Deep clean your upholstery:

An easy way to tell how long a car has been around is to look at the interior. If you see grass stains, dirt, coffee, and mulch on an interior you can pretty much sum up that this car has had a pretty long life. But you can turn back that age dial by doing a deep cleaning of the upholstery in your car by following these car care tips. All you’ll need is six tablespoons of soap flakes, four cups of boiling water, and a single scoop of borax. Combine all of these ingredients until you have a foamy consistency, scrub the mixture into your seats with the help of a stiff brush, then wipe them off with a wet cloth and VOILA- your seats will look as they did when you first left the dealership!

Tip #2: Remove old bumper stickers:

If your Orlando Toyota vehicle is still sporting bumper stickers from 2012, wouldn’t you say it’s time to finally leave those stickers in the past? Removing bumper stickers is one of our easiest car care tips and can be done right at home with the use of some of the most common household supplies. For a bumper sticker on your windshield, use a flat razor blade. Just begin at the corner of the sticker and peel it right off. However, if your bumper sticker collection is located on the body of your vehicle, our Orlando Toyota service staff recommends smearing a layer of mayonnaise on the entirety of the bumper sticker. Once there is an even coat on leave the mayonnaise on for five minutes, come back and you should be able to peel the sticker off with no problem!

Tip #3: Restore hazy headlights:

Nothing makes your car appear more dated than hazy headlights. You always have the option to purchase new ones, but if you want to save some money and get the most out of your current headlights you can fix them with one simple ingredient we all have at home…toothpaste! Utilize your favorite toothpaste as a cleaner by simply applying it to your headlights and rubbing it in with a damp cloth and then rinse it off! 

Let Toyota of Orlando help you!

Now that you have the inside scoop on revamping the youth of your vehicle with DIY car care it is time to get to work. However, if you are ever short on time or just not comfortable doing any of these car care tips on your own don’t hesitate to stop by Toyota of Orlando and we can get the job done for you! We always offer quick and affordable auto service to keep your car in pristine condition. Just take a turn off of I-4 to 3575 Vineland Road or call us to set up an appointment at (407) 298-4500!