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The last time you washed your car, did you take a moment to shine and sparkle your wheels and rims? Probably not, and you aren’t alone. In this week’s blog post, we will lay out and demonstrate how you can make your wheels and rims sparkle as much as your windows and wheel well.  #1: Pre-Wash The Wheels Use a high-pressure washer or spray nozzle on your hose to remove loose dirt, debris, mud, brake dust and more.  #2: Spray Wheel Cleaner & Follow Directions If you have caked on debris, use an acid free or ph neutral wheel cleaner....

More recently than ever, we have all been on guard and are making small decisions to help prevent exposure to sickness such as the coronavirus and the upcoming flu season. The same can be said true about your car, there are several spots that you want to make sure you are crossing off your list when cleaning and scrubbing. Begin with common areas outside of your car such as door handles, buttons, and even your keys! Once you have cleaned and disinfected the outside, be sure and attack the inside hot-spots such as the steering wheel, turn signal handles, and...

With November here and the winter months quickly approaching, our team at Zappy’s wants to take some time in this week’s blog to remind you that you can never be over prepared when it comes to automobile safety. As the temperatures begin to drop and the snow starts to fall, please take note of these 3 actions we suggest you take now to prepare you and your car for the winter weather season just around the corner. Inspect The Tires. Over the next few months, you are going to want to make sure your tires have the traction needed and...

Picture this - you’re stuck in traffic on your way to work or school and find yourself daydreaming. There’s a pretty good chance that you are glancing at the rear windows of the car in front of you at the stoplight. For some it’s just a traditional car dealership emblem, but for others they utilize the space to show off some personality and may even crack a joke to make passerbys like you smile. Who would’ve thought such a simple car decal or sticker would be just the culprit to make you snicker. In this week’s blog post, we are...

Whether it’s your daily driver or your weekend cruiser, we all want vehicles to be kept in the best condition possible. Did you know that there are a few key reasons why you should clean your car on a regular basis at a local professional car wash? In this week’s blog post, we take a deep dive into hidden perks and facts of having a friend in the car wash business.  Protect Your Investment You’ve spent so much time working hard paying for your car or truck, don’t let the unpredictable weather conditions take a toll and wear and tear...