Auto Fathers Day Gift Ideas

There are only 10 days before Fathers Day is here,  If you haven’t thought of any gifts to get your Dad, Husband, Son in Law or favorite Uncle read this blog to get some good ideas that your MAN-ly recipient will surely appreciate. 

Gift 1.) Auto Starter. Dad will no longer have to get heat stroke with this great device.  The car will start remotely with the push of a button leaving the car locked. So on those hot sunny days or freezing cold mornings, the temperature will be set to his perfect climate before he even opens the car door.  (Before you purchase one of these be sure to contact our Parts and Service for your man’s car.  Some cars may not be compatible with these devices)

Gift 2.) Car Washes and Car Details.  Car wash is always a great gift idea when you can buy them buy Gift Certificate or Buy the coupon books.  If you’re low on cash keep in mind, homemade coupon books are terrific and you could include a few hand car washes in them.  (Search places like Groupon, Living Social etc.)

Gift 3.) Find a local video editor who is can make Dear ole’ Dad a video of all the cars he’s owned in years gone by.  This historical video will tell the story of how much he has loved cars through the years.  A keepsake for the car enthusiasts; this gift is sure to put a smile on his face and is simple to use.  Just plop the DVD into the player and watch his face light up!

Gift 4.) Other than automotive; a game of golf has always been a big hit with my father.   If he wasn’t changing the oil on his car, he was loading it up with his golf clubs and heading to the course.  He has been happy with both paying for an entire round and spending a few hours at the shooting range.  Either one, if he plays this is a thoughtful gift he’s guaranteed to enjoy.

Men are practical and the gifts that they love tend to be gifts they can use.  Although the glamour shot of your mom last year in the twelve dollar frame was nice, your dad may have been  more content with a new hammer or a power washer for the house.  Any of the gifts we listed will not only show him some love it will make his day special. 

For more gift ideas call us at: 800-790-9906

Keep it clean but be safe about it!

Keeping your car clean is great but making sure that it doesn't damage your car can be challenging.  Here are some tips that will help you prevent the damage from the experts at Bernardi Honda of Natick

Let’s face it, you spend a lot of money on purchasing a vehicle so don’t let a car wash ruin your investment.   In this weeks blog we discuss some hot tips that can help keep your car looking it’s best,  and can help prevent dangerous situations.  Let’s start by discussing your privacy, something many people overlook when getting their car detailed or washed. 

You should never leave change out for someone to be tempted. This may also prevent break ins.  Lock up your personal info. A car registration has your address on it. Take precaution when working with strangers. Yelp is a valuable resource if you need to research a car wash. After time the people that work at the car wash may get to know you and trust will be built by how often you take it there. 

Frequency of washing your car depends on a few factors.  If you are in a state that the roads are salted or parking under trees with a lot of birds you may want to wash the car once a week.  However, if the car is parked in a garage, or rarely gets dirty once a month is sufficient. 

Now we’ve talked about how often, let’s talk about what a good car wash looks like. 

A good car wash is one that uses cloth instead of brushes that can leave scratches.Once the clear coat is damaged the entire car needs to be repainted. All new vehicles have a clear coat finish. 

Make sure they are using fresh, clean towels when they wipe down the car after the wash is over.  Towels that are being reused are often like sandpaper due to the dirt that was on the previous vehicle. 

Don’t be fooled by getting talked into the extras.  For the amount of a bottle of Armor All, you will be saving more than if you opt to getting the attendant to spray your tires. 

Don’t forget to get the underbody done.  This will help your car to perform better and can really make a difference in the longevity of the vehicle being free from rust and salt. 

Stay away from harsh chemicals that can cause damage if you’re a DIY kinda person.  A friend of mine used dishwashing liquid on his black car and on a hot summer day. The car was damaged permanently with swirl marks. When he traded his car in he got 20% less value because of the cars finish. 

That’s it for this week, but if you would like to find a reputable car wash in your area feel free to contact us.  We will also appraise your car free of charge if you’re curious about trading it in. Call us at 800) 254-0013