Car Sales: How to Maintain that New Vehicle Smell

There’s nothing better than the smell of a brand-new vehicle straight off the lot, and we would know. At Thompson Sales, we sell our fair share of both new and used vehicles, and one thing we’ve come to notice is that the smell of the car or truck matters. In fact, we’ve even had customers ask us how we keep their used vehicles smelling like new. In car sales, even the smallest details make a difference, which is why we go above and beyond to help each vehicle reach its full potential before a sale. 

Looking to maintain that new car smell in your vehicle? Here are a few tips from the car sales experts at Thompson Sales. 

Get Your Vehicle Detailed Regularly

No matter how clean you keep your vehicle, it’s bound to pick up some outside odors once it rolls off the lot. A professional detailing vacuums out crumbs and dirt, wipes down dust and debris, and gives your car back some of its original exuberance. On average you can spend anywhere from $50 to $150 on car detailing, depending on the level of cleaning and the size of your vehicle. Still, this service is worth the money if you want to keep it smelling like it just came off the car sales lot. 

Keep Bad Smells Out

Believe it or not, bad smells are often the ones that linger, making your new car smell a thing of the past. Working in car sales has taught us a lot over the years, and one thing we’ve learned is that it isn’t always what you put into your vehicle that makes it smell good but what you keep out of it. Cigarette smoke is a huge contaminating factor when it comes to the smell of your vehicle. It settles into the seats and takes hours of airing out the cabin to get the smell out. Whether you smoke or drive around friends who do, consider keeping the cigarettes out of the car or truck.

Another bad smell that lingers is fast food grease, especially if it gets into the fabric interior. If you eat in your vehicle, try to keep it as clean as possible, and if you spill or drop food onto the fabric, clean it right away rather than letting it settle into the material. Always clean up vomit as soon as it happens, especially if you have young kids or pets.

Ask a Car Sales Professional About Air Fresheners 

If you care about the smell of your vehicle then you’re likely to buy an air freshener. Unfortunately, covering odors up won’t bring back that new vehicle smell. Any car sales professional will recommend using a deodorizer rather than a scented freshener. Deodorizing fresheners work by absorbing smells from your vehicle, rather than planting new smells overtop. This leaves nothing but the scent of clean leather, fabric, and gasoline as you rev your engine and roll on down the road. 

For more information on the best way to maintain your vehicle following the car sales experience, or to see what’s new at Thompson Sales, contact us at (417) 763-6811

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