We all love that “new car” smell! It’s one of the best parts about buying a new car. Sadly, the excitement of driving a new car fades right along with the new car smell much sooner than any of us would want. I’ve learned a few new tricks to keep that new car smell, and I am going to pass them on to you!
New mats: Aside from being nit-picky about what you bring into your car and how often you clean it, my favorite trick for bringing back the new car smell is getting new mats. Once your car is totally clean and free of any odd smells, the scent from the floor mats will permeate the freshly cleaned interior of your car.
Beware of the sun: New car scent can come from the chemicals used to keep leather, vinyl, and rubber soft. However, heat can dry those chemicals out very quickly. To avoid this, try to keep your car out of the sun as much as possible. Crack a window when you can, use a sun-shade, park in the sun, and fight for the garage spot at all costs.
Avoid air fresheners: Let’s be serious, that car-scented air freshener smells nothing like a new car. If you’re starting to get an odd smell in your car, you’re much better off getting it detailed or replacing the air filters than by trying to mask the smell with a colored tree.
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