Car detailing at our dealership in Ottawa

Many people equate car detailing with a simple car washing and cleaning. While car detailing does involve cleaning the car, it also reconditions the vehicle back to a nearly new state, both on the inside and on the outside. Detailing is a thorough process that goes step by step to restore a car to its original condition as much as possible. Myers Volkswagen offers detailing services for cars, trucks, SUVs, and more. A vehicle is a very expensive investment, and just like a house, you want to protect it. Let Myers Volkswagen detail your car and ensure a quality ride for years to come.

Why a regular detailing is important ?

There are many reasons why regular detailing of a vehicle is important. First, it helps with the vehicle's appearance. It helps to preserve the original look of a car, even though it will never look exactly like it did when it was driven off the lot. The interior finishing and exterior paint jobs can be preserved with a regular cleaning, washing, and waxing. The bigger the vehicle, the more elements need to be detailed. It can feel like an overwhelming job, so let the professionals at Myers Volkswagen handle any car detailing needs in Ottawa.

Car detailing can also improve driver and passenger comfort. Many drivers spend a lot of time in the car and on the road, whether for work or pleasure. For that reason, a lot of dirt, grime, and junk starts to accumulate. Discarded trash ends up on the passenger's seat or on the floor, and it not only looks bad, but it can smell bad, too! A car's interior should be cleaned and vacuumed frequently to eliminate any old food particles and smells to reduce the chance of bugs or rodents making their way into the car (this isn't as rare as one might think!). Interior plastic materials and leather surfaces should also be treated with specialized products to remove odors and maintain quality.

Car detailing also goes beyond the interior and exterior of a car--it goes under the hood, too. Detailing your car's engine and undercarriage can help make any routine, or unexpected, maintenance quicker and easier. Detailing can also help protect your vehicle from the elements. The original materials and protections placed on cars do not last forever. The clear coat on the exterior of a vehicle will not protect against chips, scratches, rust, and more if not refreshed by a wax coat once or twice a year. This protects the painted surfaces from contamination and oxidation.   

What about the oil change?

Myers Volkswagen can handle all car detailing needs in Ottawa on any type of vehicle. Protect your investment and enjoy that new car look and feel by placing your vehicle in the hands of professionals.

Oil changes are one of the most frequent routine maintenance items performed on vehicles. Oil needs to be changed anywhere from every 3,000 to 20,000 miles depending on the type of engine, oil, and car. Oil changes can start to feel overwhelming, especially for vehicle owners who drive a lot of miles. If drivers don't want to handle regular oil changes themselves, the service department at Myers Volkswagen can handle regular oil changes with ease.

To begin, regular oil changes keep an engine, and therefore a vehicle, running smoothly and reliably. Car engines cannot run without oil. Running an engine with a low oil level, or with extremely dirty oil that has not been changed in a long time, will lead to extreme engine wear. The metal components of the engine will rub against each other, causing it to grind, then seize up, then stall, and then combust. The engine will be damaged, at the very least, and possibly ruined beyond repair.

Dirty oil can have this type of negative impact on your engine as well. Over time, particles build up in the oil, leading to a scoring of engine parts. Therefore, manufacturers recommend a specific timeline for routine oil and filter engines--to ensure clean engine oil. Here are some of the main reasons why vehicles should have their oil changed regularly.

Why the oil change is also important ?

First, oil changes help to maintain engine lubrication. An engine's moving parts create heat, and the oil provides lubrication that stops the heat from wearing down the engine. Second, regular oil changes also help to cool down engine components from said heat, which optimizes longevity. Third, oil changes eliminate the possibility of grit and sludge building up in the engine over time. This grit, which can be felt when checking the engine's oil (when the car is cool, pull out the oil dipstick and rub the oil between fingers), can cause corrosion and decrease an engine's life. Fourth, poor engine lubrication can make a vehicle use more fuel, so regular oil changes can increase fuel economy. Finally, regular oil changes decrease the work of an engine, helping it to last longer and provide drivers with safe, reliable transportation for years to come.

Many people perform their own oil changes, but many more visit service centres and mechanics for this routine task. Myers Volkswagen has a reliable service department staffed by certified Volkswagen technicians that can help with everything from simple oil changes to transmission rebuilds. Drivers can find experienced professionalism, a convenient online scheduling service, a modern waiting room, and a shuttle service available to make car maintenance as quick and easy as possible. Let Myers Volkswagen handle your oil changes in Ottawa and get you on your way!