Show Your Car Some TLC This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a great time to run through your maintenance checklist. Winter weather is especially tough on your vehicle, so it’s very important you check your tire tread and air pressure, top up any fluids (like coolant and windshield wiper fluid), and give your battery a good clean. After finishing your maintenance tasks, move on to detailing.

Start off your detailing session by cleaning the outside of your car. Follow this guide to washing your car properly in cold weather.

Make sure you use the right products for the materials inside your vehicle. For example, you can find cleaning products made specifically for upholstery, leather, and glass. Don’t forget to vacuum your floors to remove any dust, salt, or crumbs. Complete your detailing session by hanging up an air freshener to lock in a clean scent.

For thorough detailing instructions, check out this article.

During the winter, it can be more difficult to keep a clear view of the road. Make sure you and your vehicle get home safely this season by installing a new set of wiper blades. Grab some blades for both your front windshield, like these silicone ceramic ones from TRICO, and your rear windshield, like this one from NAPA. Don’t forget to input your vehicle details in the top left-hand corner of our website to be matched with products guaranteed to fit.

You can find details on how to change your wipers yourself here.

Improve your car’s lighting this Valentine’s Day with some new headlights. If you’re considering switching from halogen light bulbs to LEDs, check out this article for a breakdown of the differences. We also have a guide on how to replace your headlight bulbs here.

If your headlights need restoring, not replacing, try this restoration kit.

This Valentine’s Day, help your favourite DIYer expand their tool arsenal with this extensive screwdriver set. If they’ve already got a lot of tools but need a better way to organize them, check out the Milwaukee Tool Packout cabinet. A jack and jack stands will give your Valentine the ability to see their car from new angles, while a fender cover will help protect their car while they work on it.

Help your Valentine stay warm this winter with some new work gloves. A portable heater will also keep them toasty while they work away in their garage. And with this bed creeper, your DIYer can complete more projects without straining their back.