{"id":664,"date":"2020-09-28T14:03:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T14:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prontoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=664"},"modified":"2020-12-17T14:05:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T14:05:18","slug":"make-a-great-first-impression-by-keeping-your-car-looking-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prontoinsurance.com\/blog\/make-a-great-first-impression-by-keeping-your-car-looking-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Great First Impression by Keeping Your Car Looking Good!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re showing up for a date or job interview, the first impression you give off can make or break you. The same principle applies to your vehicle. It doesn\u2019t matter if you drive a brand-new luxury car or an unassuming older set of wheels. A bit of TLC will ensure that your car will give off a great first impression.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep it Clean<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever had to wait an eternity while a friend or relative clears their passenger seat of mess and belongings for you to enter? It\u2019s messy, sticky, and gross. Don\u2019t be that person! Take some time out of your weekend to empty your vehicle of the mess you\u2019ve accumulated. Be sure to vacuum the interior and take a drive to your closest car wash. Believe us, your passengers will thank you for it.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep it Organized<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone agrees with the notion that it\u2019s important to know where all of your things are. Take that organization one step further by sorting through your car\u2019s essentials and putting them where they belong. Maybe the jumper cables don\u2019t need to hang around in the backseat and can be relocated to the trunk. Or perhaps the napkins you like to keep on the dashboard can move into the center console. Keep organized at all times!<\/p>\n<h3>It Has to Smell Fresh<\/h3>\n<p>Remember the last time you left your windows open when it rained and the seats got soaked? Or how about the time you forgot your gym bag in the back seat for a whole week? Well, we hate to break it to you, but your car might stink if something like this has happened. We recommend wiping your seats down with car-specific cleaners and invest in some car fresheners. You\u2019ll notice the difference in no time.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix Those Imperfections<\/h3>\n<p>We understand that older cars are going to have imperfections that might be a bit too expensive to fix. That\u2019s why you should focus on fixing the smaller ones! If your car has some minor dings or scratches, there\u2019s an abundance of inexpensive methods to fix them. Or perhaps your floor mats are in rough shape? If so, take a quick trip to your local supercenter to replace them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re showing up for a date or job interview, the first impression you give off can make or break you. The same principle applies to your vehicle. It doesn\u2019t matter if you drive a brand-new luxury car or an unassuming older set of wheels. 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