Let’s face it, we love our cars! That being said, taking care of our car is a huge priority, a little bit of TLC can go a long way, so today we will be sharing our Top 10 Must Have Car Care Products and Accessories.
Car Seat Covers
Yes, seat covers are necessary for cars. Car seat covers offer protection and make travelling comfortable; they protect the car’s interior and can provide an elegant touch or something fun and funky to your vehicle.Apart from the aesthetic appeal, car seat covers prevent, dust, dirt, debris, stains, spills, and crumbs, from soiling the cloth or leather seating surfaces in your vehicle.
In addition to installing seat covers as per style and taste, they help retain the value of a vehicle to protect your investment. There are different kinds of car seat covers available:
Custom fit, which will only be fit for a particular car seat with matching interior colours to compliment the interior according to your choice. Semi-Custom are similar to custom fit seat covers, but are less expensive and Universal Seat Covers can be used in any kind of car. In addition to protection, the benefits of buying seat covers are that they are easy to clean with a damp cloth or by placing them in the washing machine.
Car mats
At Midas Bredasdorp we stock Car mats of high quality and a range of different types to suit your taste. Car mats not only protect the interior of the car from mud, water, dust and dirt, they are available in a wide range of colours and styles designed to match your car interior. Cleaning is easy as they can easily be taken out and shaken or washed, saving you time when cleaning your car.
Steering Wheel cover
Enhance your vehicle control and drive more comfortably and confidently with a quality steering wheel cover. By installing a high-quality car steering wheel cover, this helps improve your grip on the wheel and also prevents the material on your steering wheel from wearing out, while making your driving a more pleasurable experience. A steering wheel cover will greatly reduce hand fatigue. You don’t need to maintain a lot of hand pressure, which is especially important on long drives, when cramping can set in.
Sunshade
Sunshades work by reflecting or absorbing the light that comes into your vehicle through the windshield from the sun. This practical, inexpensive and simple invention not only blocks the sun from overheating the inside of your car but also also protects your dashboard and interior components from the effects of prolonged and direct exposure to the sun’s rays.
They are fairly easy to install and remove; just slide the shades under the rear-view mirror and when not in use, you can store them in a travel bag. As a bonus, they are lightweight, long lasting and available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and designs.
Car Cover
In our harsh South African climate, if you do not have a garage and your car is standing outside exposed to the elements, then I will Definitely recommend that you get one of these bad boys! Car covers can protect your vehicle from minor damage, the finish from fading, and providing UV protection for your vehicle’s interior as well.
They provide superior levels of protection from dust, minor scratches and will also keep insects, bird droppings and pollen off of your car, helping to maintain the value of the vehicle. They are lightweight and available in small, medium large and XL sizes, to fit snugly over your ride.
Shampoo/Wax
When it comes to automotive shampoos, they are highly engineered materials that are built specifically for vehicles, the different varieties can assist you with different tasks; from maintenance cleaning to water spot protection. Home cleaning liquids are not suitable for a car, while Sunlight liquid may be a perfect choice for a housewife, it is certainly not a good choice to clean your car with, as it accelerates the fading of your paintwork. Yes, I too am guilty of this😉
Moving on to car wax… I don’t know about you, but I am from the Karate Kid Generation and I cannot say, “Car Wax”, without saying, “Wax on, wax off!” When correctly applied, car wax makes your car look as good as new, it works by building up a protective layer on your car’s paintwork, protecting it from scratches during driving or when washing it. By frequently washing and waxing your vehicle, it is the best way to maintain the exterior paint finish for years to come, maintaining the value of the vehicle.
Chamois
The Chamois is a synthetic rubber type material that dries quickly, it is extremely absorbent, lint-free, machine washable, long-lasting and durable, resistant to most chemicals, solvents, grease and oil. With the Chamois you can effortlessly buff up the car to a good shine, you will only need one to dry your entire vehicle, it is durable enough for wash sessions of multiple vehicles and great for drying the exterior of a boat.
Interior/Vinyl Spray
Ensure that your dash is well protected and always clean with interior/vinyl spray. This easy-to-use product, guards against cracking, dulling, fading and will help you repel dust and keep your car fresh. It restores vinyl, plastic and rubber to its original finish and can be used on articles such as dashboards, car seats, bumpers, etc. These products are available in several fragrances to enhance your mood; Nu Car, Lavender, Musk, After Tobacco, Cherry, Strawberry and many more.
Microfiber Cloth
Revolutionary microfiber car cleaning tools are incredibly soft yet super-strong and ultra-absorbent, producing unparalleled cleaning and polishing results. This super soft microfiber towel is able to tackle the tough areas like engine bays, door jabs, wheel wells, washing car surface, buffing, removing dirt, polishing chrome and wiping windows. It is also perfect for cleaning your motorcycle, bike, boat, truck or household surfaces and can be machine washed and tumble dried.
Air Freshener
Last but not least, car air fresheners are available in a wide variety of shapes, styles, sizes and scents to suit your own individual style. These can be hung or clipped onto your car to instantly eliminate odour and deodorise your car. Available in liquids, gels, sprays and funky shapes – the choice is yours. All the products mentioned in this article, “Top 10 Must Have Car Care Products and Accessories”, are available from your local Midas Bredasdorp, great quality, at unbeatable prices. Please follow us on social media to stay up to date with our latest sizzling specials and promotional offers.
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