{"id":1907,"date":"2017-01-04T22:35:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T03:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1907"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:56:58","slug":"make-car-look-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2017\/make-car-look-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Car Look New Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cMost of us are tired of our car before it is even paid off,\u201d observes Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent auto insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n

So how can you restore pride of ownership for your vehicle? Below are useful ideas to refresh your car\u2019s looks, without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Clean<\/strong>-This seems fairly obvious, but this is not just about clearing out the trash. Dedicate a weekend to deep cleaning and reap impressive benefits. Set aside a day to cleaning the interior and then another day to cleaning the exterior. Vacuum, shampoo carpets and upholstery, scour the trunk and do not forget the windows.<\/p>\n

Experts agree, hand washing the outside of your car is the best method. Use proper car washing products, not household dish soap. Make sure to scrub the tire wells. Also, do not forget to wax and polish. This will protect your car\u2019s paint job from sun damage and debris as well as making it shiny.<\/p>\n

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Replace the floor mats<\/strong>-If you have stains or damage that cannot be repaired, replace your floor mats. Be sure to get upholstery or rubber floor mats that are designed for your vehicle\u2019s make and model. For around $30, it can make a tremendous difference to the interior of your car.<\/p>\n

Headlight Restoration<\/strong>-Plastic composite headlamps weather and dull over time. The professionals at Toyota<\/a> recommend restoring your headlight cover with a headlight restoration or de-hazing kit. One commonly used method requires scrubbing with toothpaste and a sponge. If you do not want to put in the sweat equity, you can find replacements at an auto parts store. Updated headlights brighten the look of your car and improve illumination and visibility.<\/p>\n

Revitalize the A\/C<\/strong>\u2013 The air conditioning in any Florida car works overtime. It can suffer mold, mildew and bacteria. Regularly change or clean the filters in the system. Popular Mechanics<\/a> provides easy steps to clean out the air condition. First, make sure the air coming through the system is clear of leaves, bugs, dust and dirt. Use compressed air from a portable compressor to blow dust and dirt from the A\/C duct work. Be sure to aim high pressure air at the walls of the ducts behind the vent grilles. Finish off by using an air-conditioning deodorizer for a nice fresh scent.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways perform regular maintenance on your car,\u201d recommends Buck with GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent car insurance<\/a> agency. There is no point in looking good if your vehicle is not running properly.<\/p>\n

Make sure your car is covered with the right car insurance<\/a> coverage. Call GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>today for a free quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMost of us are tired of our car before it is even paid off,\u201d observes Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida\u2019s largest independent auto insurance agency. So how can you restore pride of ownership for your vehicle? Below are useful ideas to refresh your car\u2019s looks, without breaking the bank. Clean-This seems fairly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":1912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1907","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-auto-insurance"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1907"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14286,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1907\/revisions\/14286"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}