How to Clean the Headlights on Your Car Yourself!
Consider how hard it is to see on a dark rural road if you haven’t washed your headlights in a while. Many people take care of cloudy headlight covers themselves! Whether you want to use insect repellant, abrasives, or buy a kit, clean headlights are important for good visibility.
One of the best ways to clean a cloudy headlight is to use DEET insect repellant. Use a rag with repellant on it to wash your covers for several minutes. Insect repellant can harm your vehicle’s paint job, so washing it off with a hose is not advised. Instead, use a rag to rinse the product.
The other DIY ways to get your headlights clear are to use sandpaper or a DIY cleaning kit that you buy. Both of these have advantages, but you should only use the abrasives if you are confident in performing the task yourself. Visit Landmark Cadillac to have your vehicle serviced today!
What’s the Point of Backup Cameras?
Backup cameras are a useful piece of technology that you might never have heard of. However, you’ll be hearing about them soon – the US government recently mandated that all new vehicles under five tons be equipped with them. Here at LANDMARK CADILLAC, our aim is to keep you informed about car updates, especially when it comes to safety.
Backup cameras work by turning on when you’re backing up. When you put your car in reverse, you’ll be able to see a live feed of everything that’s behind you, meaning your bike won’t be run over anytime soon. The backup camera works in conjunction with your mirrors to show you as much as possible, like what’s hidden underneath your rear windshield.
Driving with a backup camera will soon become an experience that everyone will be familiar with. If you’re curious about what driving a vehicle with one is like, then we recommend visiting us here in Springfield for a test drive!
Some Common Myths About Motor Oil
LANDMARK CADILLAC wants you to be informed about how to best care for your car. You know that you need quality oil in order for your vehicle to operate properly. However, there are a lot of myths out there about engine oil. Two of these involve oil change frequency and synthetic oil.
Some people still believe that all vehicles need the oil changed every 3,000 miles. That is no longer true. Many vehicles don’t need the oil changed for over 7,000 miles. Many newer cars have a light that will tell the driver when it is time for the oil to be changed.
Another engine oil myth surrounds synthetic oil. Some mistakenly believe that if you use synthetic oil once that you always have to use it. Others believe that synthetic oil will make a car leak oil. Synthetic oil is perfectly fine to use in all vehicles with no problems.
The best type of vehicle to have is the one that makes it easier for you to drive around. One of the most important factors to how well you drive is how well you can see. The 2019 Cadillac Escalade is the vehicle that has a lot of features that are designed to improve your sight.
You are not only able to improve your ability to see in front of you but behind you as well. The invisible wipers make sure that everything is clear in the back of your vehicle so that you can a better view behind you.
Other than driving, you get lighting for the vehicle in the form of concierge lighting which is an available feature that you can use. You get lighting in the doors, power assist steps and other areas that make getting in and out of your vehicle a lot easier.
Cadillac ATS Coupe Interior Feature Highlights
Cadillac User Experience & Split-Folding Rear Back Seat
The Cadillac ATS Coupe is a popular small luxury car and we have it here on our lot at Landmark Cadillac and today, we’re going to be highlighting and talking about a couple of its best interior features.
The Cadillac User Experience
The intuitive Cadillac User Experience is a multi-media platform which allows you to access your contacts, music, and information by simply touching the screen. You can connect and use your Android smartphone or iPhone easily with its Phone Integration system.
Split-Folding Rear Back Seat
This feature in the Cadillac ATS Coupe offers more room when and where you need it most. The 2-position split-folding rear backseat is able to be folded down to make more room for cargo.
If the Cadillac ATS Coupe sounds like your kind of car, come and see us here at Landmark Cadillac and take a test drive with us today!
How the Cadillac XT5 Keeps You Safe
The Cadillac XT5 is a popular luxury full-size SUV. In addition to the high-end value and appearance you expect from a Cadillac, the XT5 is equipped with state-of-the-art safety features to protect you, your passengers and your belongings at all times.
The Lane Keep Assist feature helps you to always stay in the lane you’re supposed to be in. Whenever the device detects the vehicle veering into another lane, it sends you the departure warning to let you know in advance before the situations can become dangerous.
The Lane Change Alert keeps an eye on your blind spots for you. You are alerted whenever it detects a vehicle that you may not be able to see, thus ensuring that every turn is as safe as possible.
To see these safety features in action, stop by our dealership and ask for a test-drive.
The Cadillac CT6 Offers Luxury and Performance
The Cadillac brand has long been synonymous with exquisite design and luxury. The full-sized CT6 is no exception and remains one of the best selling vehicles on the market. Along with providing comfort and elegance, the sedan is also created to perform. See the latest models in our Landmark Cadillac inventory. Enjoy the vehicle by going for a test drive.
Whether desiring fuel efficiency or power, the CT6 comes with three different engine options. Choose the 3.6-liter, six-cylinder version for optimal economy. If desiring more power under the hood, the 3.0-liter, six-cylinder model is turbocharged to deliver up to 404 horsepower. For the ultimate in power and performance, choose a CT6 equipped with a 4.2-liter, eight-cylinder turbocharged engine that brings the horsepower rating up to 500.
Along with the engine options, the CT6 was designed using lighter materials that reduce the vehicle’s overall weight by 220 pounds. In this way, the sedan is able to achieve speed while remaining easy to handle.
Learn More: What Is A Backup Camera?
At our dealership, we care that you stay informed about the safety features that come equipped with your vehicle. In this article, we will go a little bit more in-depth about the backup camera.
What is a backup camera?
The backup camera or rearview is a camera on the back of your car that gives you a complete vision of what’s going on behind you while reversing. Not only does the backup camera help you reverse safer by avoiding accidents and keeping children safe, but it is also used to assist you in parking. With a backup camera, you can back up into a parking space with complete precision.
When it comes to the actual use of the backup camera, it may be confusing at first; but with time we know you’ll like the fact that you don’t have to kink your neck by turning around to look back! Try it out at Landmark Cadillac.
Controlling Pet Hair in Your Vehicle
If you’re moving or have a road trip planned that includes transporting your pet, you might be dreading the inevitable fight to remove stray hairs from your upholstery when it’s all over. You can mitigate the worst of it with some preparation and a few cleanup tricks.
Pet carriers are designed to safely contain your pet, but they can also contain much of their fur as well. Brush your pet and spread a pet blanket or towel to protect the area where your pet will be staying.
For hairs that escape containment, you can vacuum with a rubber attachment that attracts fur to it, then clean up any residual hairs using a pair of rubber gloves and wetting the surface using a spray bottle. The gloves will catch loose fur as you rub your hands on your upholstery in one direction. Collect the rolls of fur this creates and throw them away.
Why You Should Use Fluid For Wiper Blades
Whether you have winter wiper blades or not, you need to make sure that you have fluid in your wipers. At the same time, you want to make sure the type of wiper you use has a low freezing temperature for the winter so that it can be useful.
One of the reasons that the winter wiper blades need windshield wiper fluid is that you are going to be unable to clean off your windshield without wiper fluid. In the winter, you are going to have a bunch of ice and sludge on your windshield. This makes the fluid necessary.
Another issue you have to worry about without wiper fluid is the wear on the windshield wiper blades. Without wiper fluid, the windshield wiper blades are going to wear out a bit more quickly than with windshield wiper fluid. Therefore, the right type of windshield wiper fluid is recommended.
