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Do you track a lot of dirt and grime into you car?  Rubber mats are a great way to protect the carpet of your car.  They are also a great way to add style.  You can get custom car mats for your car with car logos, sports team logos, or even your nickname.  These mats come in many different sizes, colors, and styles and they are availible for almost every vehicle.  Protect and spice up your car today with some custom floor mats from empirecovers.com.

Don’t let the sun do this to your car, protect it with on of our sun proof car covers.  Three layers of Endura Plus provide superior breathability, very high water resistance and UV protection; choose the Max for a snug fit with superior thickness, protection and strength!

as you can see they look like dumbo ears and they really have no purpose at all. Why do people want to pay extra for a car cover with dumbo ears?

Tips on Washing your Car

In this economy, car care has been placed low on the list. Fewer people are running their vehicles through the local automated car wash due to the high cost of gas, and pretty much everything else today. However, washing your car is incredibly important and is a very easy DIY job. So rather than spend your dollars at the car wash, do it at home with these simple tips!

Washing your car will preserve your it for longer and keep it looking new. If you continue to keep your car clean and in good condition, it will increase the resell value if you ever plan to do so. There are many products available at your local auto supply to wash your car. Since there are many afforable options, stay away from common liquid dish detergents. These products are designed to remove animal or vegetable fat from stoneware. This means they will also remove the wax that is protecting the finish on your car.

To make your wax job last longer you might want to use a product that is specifically designed for washing your car. These types of soaps are usually pH controlled and some contain gloss enhancers and some have small amounts of water soluble wax. Check with an auto-care specialist to find the right product for your vehicle.

To wash your car: Start with a large clean plastic bucket; fill it with cool or tepid water and add a small amount of car wash soap. Never use hot water – it will soften the wax (like how a flame softens the wax in a candle), which may cause it to be wiped off. Just remember that less is more when adding the soap to your water. It is best to use liquid car soap and not the powder form. The powder may not dissolve all the way and tiny particles can get in your sponge and scratch the paint.

Make sure that you try to wash the car in the shade, and be sure that the car is relatively cool to the touch. When a car is cool, it will allow water to evaporate off quickly. Spray the car down (with your hose on a gentle setting) to thoroughly wet the surface. It is best not to use a power sprayer that may grind the dirt into the car’s finish and cause scratches. Wash one section at a time so the soap won’t dry on the paint.

There are different types of products you can use to wash the car, such as a wash mitt, wash pad or sponge. Make sure to dry the car as soon as possible. We recommend using completely clean, 100% cotton towels. Make sure there is nothing on the towels that could scratch your paint. Things like dried paint or glue can be very abrasive. Use the towels to gently blot the excess water off the car. You could also use a specially designed car chamois to dry the wet spots.

Bird droppings are disastrous to a paint job and should be removed as soon as possible. The droppings are highly acidic and will peel the paint right off of your car. A handy tip to remove bird droppings between washes is a bottle of seltzer water. With the cap off, shake up the bottle and hold your thumb over the top. You will have an instant water hose to rinse off the droppings until you can perform a proper wash.

By washing your car regularly and with the right tools you will be able to keep your car’s finish looking like new. For those times in between washes, keep your car covered and protected with a high-quality car cover.. This will not only preserve all the hard work you’ve put into your car and keep it protected from dirt, grime, moisture and anything else that happens to land on your car.

This is my first video people. It will get better. I am the head of marketing and development for Empirecovers.com. We sell automotive accessories and car covers. We are going to use these as training tools and to make the website more interesting. Thank you and please email me at Jake@empirecovers.com.

I don’t always have it covered but i try to cover it as much as possible. Car Covers are great. The grainy picture is because it’s on my black berry but it is a nice car and great gas mileage on it. I compete with my friends and i usually get around 50 miles per gallon. Somehow one of my friends gets 54.2 miles per gallon. I have no idea but the hills of manayunk make it harder for me to get it that high i think. If you have cool pictures of your car that you want to share i can give you a free car cover or discount on a max cover. I am going to try to update this post as much as possible and make it as interesting as possible. This is the president of Empirecovers.com.
Jake

Everyone needs a car.  Even when you live in the city there are some places public transportation just cannot take you.  But what about all those extra costs incurred from owning or even leasing your own car?  The Nissan Versa is the perfect solution to those problems.  At 32-36 MPG, this compact hatchback car will take you where you need to go for half the price of other cars!  Not only that, but with a price tag of $17,000 for all the works, this car will not break the bank.

And despite its small size, the Versa holds more than you’d think!  From IKEA furniture, to nightstand tables, to a dozen bags of groceries, and more, this is the car for the people.  This tiny car has even passed safety tests with flying colors as the lead of its size class. So rush on over to your nearest Nissan dealer for the best car out there.  Yes, I own one, and keep it covered.

Are looking forward to car rides to the beach for a weekend get away this spring?

What happens when you hit traffic? Do you pull of on the side of the road throw that trusty car cover, truck cover or suv cover on and wait it out? Or face traffic right along with the stress it brings?

If you plan on continuing on, here are a few tops to Reduce stress while driving!

First, know your destination! If you do not have a navigation system make sure to map out your route and have directions on hand. Next, try to allow yourself extra time. The thought of being late or in a hurry may raise your blood pressure. If traveling with children bring snacks just in case the traffic cuts into dinner time. If your children are occupied with food or other activities you will be better focused. Also you never know when you’ll need a snack as well!  

With spring quickly approaching it may to time to get your ride ready! Many people gear Spring Cleaning towards their homes; I say why not focus on your vehicle! So take off that car cover and get started!

Start with the inside of your ride. Clean out unneeded items remember each item adds extra weight to your vehicle, extra weight uses more gas! Next move onto those floor mats.  Take them out, shake them out and put that vacuum to work. Continue onto the cup holders, door panels, glove box and any other places you may find missing items! When you’re ready to move onto the exterior, think inside windows and mirrors. Clean windows help give a clear view while on the road.  

Moving on to the exterior of your car! Remember a vehicle should never be washed in direct sunlight. Get that soapy bucket ready and begin by wetting the whole vehicle. Now get to work washing away all that winter dirt and grime!