How to Touch Up Your Car This Summer

DURAND, Mich., – Michigan weather is unpredictable. A cold and rainy morning could give way to a muggy and hot summer afternoon in just a few hours' time! The summer is the best time to keep up on any cosmetic repairs and maintenance your vehicle may need. After a harsh winter and rainy spring, your vehicle may have some rust, scratches, and dents on its exterior. Learning how to touch up your car this summer will give you the tips and tricks needed to fix up dents, scratches, and leave your vehicle looking as good as new!

Giving Your Vehicle a Homemade Car Wash

Give your vehicle a thorough cleaning at home with just three simple ingredients! Mixing a gallon of water, half a cup of dish soap, and half a cup of baking soda, you can turn your driveway into a car wash in a matter of minutes! Use a rag or car washing brush, if you have one, to remove dirt, stains, and dust from your vehicle's exterior to improve vision on the road and reduce the chances of rust build up. After washing your vehicle, applying a coat of wax will provide protection from the accumulation of dirt and make rain bead off while you drive.

Removing Scratches

Scratches can be tough to remove, but it's still possible! Purchase an inexpensive scratch repair pen and gently apply it to any scratches across your vehicle to reduce the surface damage. Unfortunately, scratch repair pens only work with surface level scratches, and deeper scratches into the vehicle's exterior will require cosmetic repair from trained professionals. Our helpful and skilled service staff can help with anything you need and will get your vehicle back in top condition in no time.

Repairing Chipped Paint

Repairing chipped paint is a little trickier than removing dents or scratches from your vehicle. It requires more attention to detail and can be costly if left unchecked, as some chipped paint can rust the metal on your vehicle over time. A good rule of thumb is to take it in for repair if the chipped area is brown, rusty, or over the size of a quarter. We can help by providing you with quick, inexpensive service on any chipped paint on your vehicle!

Repairing Your Cracked Windshield

Getting a crack in your windshield can turn an otherwise leisurely drive into a stressful one after you realize you have to get it replaced or repaired. Thankfully, smaller cracks and scratches can be easily repaired! Take your vehicle in for maintenance to get the windshield replaced, it takes practically no time at all. Make sure any chips and cracks in your vehicle's windshield are properly cared for, as cracks that are left unattended to can spread and threaten the structural integrity of the windshield.

Refer to our cosmetic vehicle care tips to further increase and preserve the resale value of your vehicle and make it more visually appealing. If you know how to touch up your car this summer, you'll be able to fix up any unsightly dents, scratches, and cracks to make it look as good as new! For the best possible deal on any maintenance, whether it's cosmetic or routine, utilize our coupons to save some money this summer! Keep up on summer car care tips to keep your vehicle up to speed during the warm months, with maintenance advice to ensure your interior, exterior, and components of your vehicle are all at top efficiency. 

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road in Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand wants to revolutionize your car buying experience. We’ll bring all the transparency and customer satisfaction you need while making the buying experience fun! If you have any questions be sure to contact us at (989) 288-2657 or head over to our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com! We are proud to serve Durand and the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesee Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and Corunna.

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Summer Car Care at Graff Durand

DURAND, Mich., – Summer is finally here and we know that means travel plans for many families. With that in mind, we’ve created our new Summer Car Care at Graff Durand pages. It’s easy to get lost in the excitement of vacation time, but it’s important to stay up-to-date on your vehicle maintenance. We’ve outlined some of the basic maintenance you should keep up on your car during the summer, including cooling and A/C systems, cosmetic damages, exterior lights, fuel system, and sun protection. If you have any adventures planned during the warm weather months, it’s especially important that you keep your vehicle in good traveling condition. We want to make sure you and your family arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. Check out the pages below:

Cooling and A/C Systems: On this page we run through the importance of your cooling and A/C systems. Both of these systems are crucial during hot weather. We outline some warning signs that could tip you off to dysfunctional cooling or A/C systems, that may ultimately help you recognize a problem with your car. The cooling system keeps your engine from overheating and the A/C system keeps you and your passengers cool. Don’t get stuck on the side of the road due to an unchecked cooling or A/C system.

Cosmetic Damage: Here we discuss why it’s easiest to fix cosmetic damages on your vehicle during the summer. We go over some common cosmetic fixes and why it’s important to the life of your car to get them fixed. Many cosmetic damages can cause rust, which greatly decreases the value of your vehicle. Save yourself time and money in the long run by fixing cosmetic damages as soon as possible.

Exterior Lights: On this page we talk about the different exterior lights found on your vehicle and why it’s important to keep them in working condition. Light maintenance often gets overlooked when it comes to routine vehicle care, but exterior lights are very important to your safety while driving. We go over different types of headlights and how you can change them yourself at home, as well as an easy way to make sure your exterior lights are working properly.

Fuel System: Here we go over what your fuel system does for your vehicle and the components that make it up. We talk about some warning signs that mean your fuel system may be working inefficiently and why it’s important to maintain your fuel system in your vehicle. Gasoline is the main source of power in your vehicle. If the fuel system isn’t working properly you could be causing expensive damage to your vehicle. If you notice the warning signs, don’t wait to service your fuel system.

Sun Protection: On the Sun Protection page, we discuss some tips and tricks for protecting your vehicle from the harmful UV rays of the sun. We go over the types of damage that can be caused by sun and what you can do to prevent them. You wouldn’t go out in the sun all day without sunscreen on your skin, so why would you want to leave your vehicle unprotected from the sun during the summer?

After you’ve taken a look at all of our pages on Summer Car Care at Graff Durand, we hope you understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle during the hot summer months. We’d be more than happy to help you with your cooling and A/C system, cosmetic damages, exterior lights, fuel system, or sun protection to get your car in great working condition for all of the summer plans you have this season. Be sure to give us a call at (989) 288-2657 or make a service appointment online. If you have any other questions or concerns about your vehicle maintenance, you can check out our FAQ section on our service page.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! We proudly serve Durand and surrounding communities including Owosso, Flint, Swartz Creek, and Genesse Charter Township. Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website atwww.GraffChevyDurand.com!

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