Cleaning the interior Keeping your car s outside clean is only half the job. The inside is going to need a little lovin too, as it is threatened by many of the same contaminants that can damage your car s exterior. Vacuum under and beneath the seats. Use a clean, damp towel to wipe any leather surfaces. Clean the inside of the glass with a clean, dry paper towel and non-ammonia glass cleaner.
Some people insist that they don t make cars like they used to.
Modern cars are far more reliable, more fuel efficient, cleaner, and longer lasting than cars that were on the roads even as little as two decades ago. Most maintenance really must be done by a trained, qualified mechanic who has the expertise and equipment to do the job correctly. But that does not mean that you shouldn t keep your eyes on what s going on under the hood. Your owner s manual will provide you with a maintenance schedule for your specific make and model. Your car s owner s manual will specify exactly how often to have this done, but a good rule of thumb is do have it done every 3,000 to 4,000 miles.