If you like to take your pets along with you when you hit the road, you're definitely not the only one out there. According to the American Automobile Association, more than 80% of dog owners bring their four-legged friends along for the ride when they drive. And there are approximately 43 million households with pets in the U.S. alone, so you can imagine just how many pups are out there living their best lives in the backseat.
However, bringing your dog with you on road trips and around town can do a number on your car's interior, specifically in the backseat (because as we've said before, it's not safe to have a dog in the front of your Orlando Toyota). We're here with easy and affordable car care tips to help you protect the interior of your vehicle from your pets - check them out, and shop the Toyota of Orlando parts department today.
Five car care tips for protecting your Orlando Toyota's interior
#1: Seat covers or better yet, a hammock. When you drive with your pet in the backseat, their claws can do a number on the seat, floor, and anything else they come in contact with. Invest in some quality fabric seat covers for your backseat or spring for a pet hammock. Pet hammocks are sort of like a sling that attaches to the backseat and the back of the front seats, leaving a space for your dog to sit. Not only will it protect your seats, but it'll also prevent your dog from climbing into the front seat with you.
#2: Cargo area mats. If you have your pups ride in the cargo area of the car, the same lesson applies. Our Orlando car care experts recommend buying cargo area mats or a cargo area cover to protect not only the floor but also the sides of the cargo area where your dog's nails can scratch the plastic.
#3: Door protectors. It's important to protect the seats in your car, but it's also critical to protect your car doors. Your pets will likely want to put their feet up on the interior of the doors to be able to see out the window, and their nails can quickly damage things. Door protectors will prevent this from happening altogether and save you a ton of money in the long run.
#4: Booster seat. Did you know they have actually created booster seats for dogs for the car? They attach to the seat and actually have a safety restraint for your pet so should you get into an accident, they aren't seriously injured or ejected from the car (think of a seatbelt for a human).
#5: Nail clippers. Finally, one last way to protect your car's interior from your pets is to keep your pets' nails trimmed short. The longer they are, the more likely you are to suffer scratches on your interior. Get their nails trimmed routinely and also get routine groomings done - this will cut down on dog hair in the backseat, too.
Shop for pet car care accessories today at Toyota of Orlando
Have questions about protecting your car's interior from pets? Or maybe you want to shop for accessories to help with this aspect of car care. Either way, call Toyota of Orlando today. We're open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road and you can call us at (407) 298-0001.
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