Car cleaning and maintenance
(23)
It doesn't matter how old your car is, making it look shiny and new can be done to even the oldest jalopies. If your car was bought new, then you should remember the original crystal clear shine of the headlights. If you have a classic or restored car, you can see just how much effort has been exerted...
medium difficulty
medium difficulty
Knowing what to do if your car smells like gasoline will give you the resources to act properly to a problem that is not terribly uncommon. A well-maintained vehicle means less of a chance that it will smell of gasoline inside the car. In any case, you should certainly never overlook this problem and...
low difficulty
low difficulty
If you love nature and often do tours around the countryside it will not be uncommon for you to have gotten some sap on your clothes and, upon returning home, this has been stuck on the inside of the car. It may also be the case that some sap has dropped directly from the trees onto your vehicle's paintwork....
low difficulty
Sometimes your car windshield just needs a deep, deep cleanse. Here at OneHowTo we never understood how street cleaners manage to clean windshields so well using only water. However, we have a simple and easy trick with which to clean your car windshield better.
Trust us, it will look way better than in many...
low difficulty
When the cold weather arrives it is common to get fogged windows in your car. This can be dangerous sometimes, as fogged windows reduce visibility and can make driving more dangerous. It is possible to defog car windows in seconds, but it is even better to prevent fog from building up on your windows. If you're...
Whether you are an ex-smoker or a non-smoker, you will understand the need to get rid of car smoke smell. It is one of the worst smells you can imagine, which often feels like a fireplace or a wood furnace. It will get into everything, your seat covers, mats, your clothes, and even in your handbag....
low difficulty
Cars are increasingly electronic things, something that a few years ago was reserved for cars from high-end brands. So, if your vehicle is flooded there are many complications that may arise. If this was the case, we must be very cautious not to do something that could aggravate the damage that already been...
low difficulty
If you're someone who cares about having a spotless car, with the paint in good condition and immaculate upholstery, you will definitely want to avoid foul odors taking over your car, especially the stale smell associated with smoking. And although it seems difficult, it is possible remove the nasty smell...
low difficulty
Do you want to change the fragrance of your car? Then you have two options: the first is to go to the supermarket to buy a chemical freshener and the second is to choose your favorite perfumes and create yourself an air freshener for you car. This second option is much more natural and personalized as...
There are various different types of filters present in your car, and each one does a different job. As the name suggests, a car filter is there to filter the physical elements that are present in the gases or fluids entering the vehicle or passing through the internal parts, such as oil and fuel filters.
Car...
medium difficulty
The cleanliness of the engine of your car is a maintenance task that should be carried out every two years if you use your vehicle primarily in the city, or, every year if you drive your vehicle in mountainous areas.
Excess dust in the engine may cause the radiator to become blocked, which might lead...
low difficulty
A stain on your car seat can spoil the interior of an otherwise clean car. The most effective method is always prevention - preventing stains from occurring - as there are many kinds that are difficult to remove completely. To avoid this, do not eat or drink inside the car and do not let other occupants...
Our cars are confined spaces with absorbent seating where we often cram whole families into. It is unsurprising that this can lead to bad smells and foul odors seeping into your car interior and staying there. If it's winter time, we often can't even open the windows to get some fresh air in. Smoking, drink...
medium difficulty
A smell of oil in your car may be indicative of a fault. You should never ignore this smell because your car could break down at any point and you'd be putting your life in danger. Possible components that might be faulty include the fuel tank, the carburetor and fuel filter. The smell might, on the other...
medium difficulty
For an internal combustion engine to operate properly it needs three main ingredients which are air, fuel and spark. The internal combustion engine carburetor mixes the air and fuel to create a highly combustible mixture and the spark plug provides the spark which ignites the mixture of air and fuel...
low difficulty
An old car can give off a bad smell for a number of reasons, from not being properly maintained in terms of cleaning, to interior fittings that have taken in a lot of moisture, and transporting products that give off a very strong smell. That old car smell is among the most difficult smells to get rid of,...
There are some advantages to living in a cold climate, but keeping your car in top condition often isn't one of them. Glass can crack, liquids can freeze and the conditions of the road can be very dangerous. One less hazardous, but very annoying winter car problem, is that the windshield can fog up just...
low difficulty
The roof lining in a car is actually quite delicate, unlike the exterior which you can easily just clean by going through a car wash. At oneHOWTO, we'll show you how to clean this important part of the vehicle quickly and easily. You've no doubt wondered on occasion how to clean the car roof lining, so we're...
low difficulty
Clean fabric seats in your car will help you maintain the general cleanliness of your vehicle and to avoid bad smells due to the accumulated dirt or stains that were not removed in time. You yourself can do this with products that you already have at home, but specific cleaners can also be purchased....
low difficulty
The sun, the hard weather,the passage of time... there are many factors that lead to damage of our car's headlights and cause them to lose their normal appearance, turning them opaque and matte. This is not only unsightly but causes less shine and therefore it also becomes a matter of security. To overcome...
low difficulty
If you travel with children on windy roads it is almost impossible to prevent car sickness and vomiting. Once you have already cleaned the car, you may notice a further unpleasant smell of vomit in the vehicle. This is normal because vomit is very acidic and the smell is difficult to remove completely....
medium difficulty
It is not surprising that the interior of a car absorbs odor, which is very unpleasant for the driver and when a passenger gets in the vehicle. In the case of mustiness it may come from the seat fabric that got wet and didn't have time to dry, or from the air conditioning system itself. At OneHowTo.com...
low difficulty
Nowadays, there are many of us who choose leather upholstery for the interior of our vehicle, as it gives a more sophisticate and elegant touch. However, to keep it impeccable and in a good state, it's very important to apply specific care so you can enjoy a perfect finish. In OneHowTo.com we'd like to tell...
Back to top