Neil Huffman Auto News

People might think lathering, rinsing, waxing and repeating is the only way to make sure their car maintains its shine. However, there are several surprising and unique cleaning techniques that will remove even the smallest spots to make your car look like you just drove it off the lot. Interior Picking up trash and sweeping up crumbs aren’t the only ways you can keep your car’s interior looking fresh. Cabin Filter If you notice an unpleasant odor entering through your air vents, the problem could be your cabin air filter . Check your owner’s manual to see if your car has a removable filter, and if it does, switch the old one with a new one recommended by the car manufacturer. Air Vents Cabin air filters prevent allergens and dirt from entering your vehicle, but sometimes the particles end up stuck to your vent panels. Rather than brushing the dust away, try dipping a sponge brush into a multi-purpose cleaner and running it along the panels. The brush’s rough texture sh...

When you’re shopping for a car, you have many choices – make, model, color and price, just to name a few. One of the most impactful choices you’ll make, however, is whether to buy new or used. It’s no secret there are pros and cons to each, but for many drivers, buying pre-owned might be more favorable than buying new. New Car Depreciation You may have heard about new car depreciation. According to Edmunds, new cars lose about 11 percent of their value as soon as you drive away from the dealership. On average, new vehicles are valued at about 37 percent of what you originally paid just five short years later. So, if you pay $30,000 for a new car, it could only be worth around $11,100 if you try to sell in five years. Depreciation may not be a concern for some buyers. But if you’re interested in using your car as a trade-in to regain a good amount of your investment, it may be better to buy used. It’s estimated a pre-owned vehicle that’s just one year old will depreciate less o...