If you’ve got the time and the inclination, detailing your vehicle regularly is a great way to maintain its value. Not only will you enjoy driving a clean car, you’ll also be able to find and fix damaged areas before they get worse.

• Unless it’s very dirty, washing your vehicle every two weeks seems to be the right interval to keep rust and other damage at bay. Use a cleaner that’s designed to be easy on the paint and rinse it thoroughly before using a chamois to gently dry it. 
• Microfiber cloths are excellent for gently applying soapy water, buffing and removing excess water after a rinse.
• You should roll your windows down to ensure you clean the top edge that’s often hidden behind the rubber weather stripping.
• If you brush your carpets with a stiff brush before vacuuming, you’ll remove more dirt.
• Specially made cleaning putty for cars is excellent for pulling dust and debris out of hard to reach areas.