Subaru owners love their pets as much (or more) than their dependable all-wheel drive vehicles, but sometimes pets leave a little too much of themselves behind in your car. If you have a pet that sheds, you know what we’re talking about: Those hairs that seem to weave their way into the car’s upholstery and glue themselves to the dashboard.

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All that pet hair can be unsightly, but there are ways to remove it–and prevent it from getting there in the first place. Subaru of Morristown loves pets, as evidenced by our commitment to local shelters, so here’s a few simple tools and tips from us for how to keep your car, pup, and kitty all in harmony.

Get a Small Vacuum

This is the most obvious one, but it’s the most important. An affordable, rechargeable wireless vacuum that can be stashed under a seat or in the trunk will prove to be an invaluable asset for sucking up those light hairs your pet drops on the surface of the upholstery.

Use a Wire Brush

Unfortunately, not all hairs are easy to suck up with a vacuum. Some pets just have stubborn hair that gets stuck easily. For that, you’ll want a good wire brush to loosen them up so they can be picked up or vacuumed out. This is only for those with cloth interior, however: Don’t destroy your leather over some pet hairs.

Try a Balloon

Static can work, and an inflated rubber balloon is actually a clever, non-invasive way to pick up stray pet hairs from hard surfaces and headrests. Give it a shot!

Use a Dryer Sheet on the Dash

For dust, pollen, and of course pet hair, a standard dryer sheet is great for cleaning off hard surfaces like the dashboard and console. It’ll easily cling to loose hairs so you can wipe them out of sight with a flick of the wrist.

Preventing Pet Hair in the Car

Naturally you can do the same things you do to keep your pet from distributing hairs all over your house, like bathing and brushing them frequently to minimize shedding. But beyond that, you can also buy a seat cover to keep those pesky fibers from scattering all over the interior itself. Many of those covers can cover the entire backseat, wrapping around the headrests, and can be easily removed to shake out or vacuum up.

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Pet hairs aren’t just unsightly, they can also clog up the cabin air filter and produce odors or prevent your AC and heat from working to their fullest potential. If you’ve been lax about your furry friend’s vehicular shedding situation and need a your filter replaced, or if your pup-and-people-mover needs any other mechanical work, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with the experienced team at our Mendham area Subaru service center.

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If you’ve noticed your steering has been a little slow, your car is lower to the ground than usual, or your gas mileage is lacking lately, you may need to check your tire pressure. When you check your tire pressure, you’ll gain valuable information about your tires – especially if there’s a problem – but it’s also important to know the correct tire pressure for your car. Our Subaru tire center in New Jersey is here to help.

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If you want to keep your gas mileage and your tires from suffering, it’s important that your tires are filled to the correct tire pressure. Keeping your tires at the correct pressure will prevent them from deteriorating prematurely. You can find the correct tire pressure for your car right inside on the driver’s side door. The recommended tire pressure will be written there, and those are the numbers you should follow when filling up your tires.

Newer vehicles will have the recommended tire pressure written on a sticker on the driver’s side door. If you can’t seem to find a sticker, you can find the tire pressure in your owner’s manual. Tire pressure is measured in psi, or pounds per square inch. For most vehicles, the recommended tire pressure is between 32 psi and 35 psi. When your tires are cold, the tire pressure and temperature will increase as the friction between them and the road increases. Park your car overnight or for at least a couple hours in order to get an accurate reading of your tire pressure.

Make sure you do not overinflate your tires, as this will negatively affect your ride. Your tires could wear down much faster if they are under-inflated. The experts at our service center will be happy to check your tires for you and replace them if necessary.

If you have any questions or if you’re in need of new tires, don’t hesitate to contact us at our New Jersey Subaru dealership today.

As a leader in technology, Subaru is always looking for ways to improve the safety of all drivers while out on the road, thus the EyeSight safety system was created. Subaru EyeSight is a suite of driver assisted technologies that are designed to help drivers navigate the streets of New Jersey in a more integrative way. Available on a variety of Subaru models and standard on many 2019 Subaru vehicles, including the Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, Outback, and WRX, Subaru EyeSight provides an added layer of protection behind the wheel.

Subaru EyeSight Features

Many cars make use of active safety systems but few of them utilize anything quite like EyeSight. Anchored in a set of dual color cameras placed on either side of the rearview mirror, the system scans the road ahead for unanticipated dangers much like a second pair of eyes. These cameras can detect objects in front of you, monitor traffic, and react to conditions even before you do but it’s important to remember that EyeSight is designed to assist drivers, not replace them.

The Subaru EyeSight suite of safety features has four main technologies to warn drivers of potential danger; Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, Pre-collision Braking, and Pre-collision Throttle Management. Adaptive Cruise Control helps drivers maintain a safe speed and distance from the vehicle ahead of them by braking or accelerating as needed, while the Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning system will alert the driver with visual and audio cues if the car wanders outside its intended lane. The Pre-Collision Braking and Pre-Collision Throttle Management systems will also apply the brakes or decrease the throttle to help reduce the severity of or help avoid a collision if the driver hasn’t yet applied the brakes.

If you’re interested in seeing these safety features in action yourself our New Jersey Subaru dealer offers tons of new Subaru specials to help you drive home in a safe ride today!

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To learn more about what Subaru EyeSight can do, contact Subaru of Morristown online or give us a call at (866) 910-3466 to set up a test drive. We offer a variety of EyeSight-equipped vehicles to provide complete peace of mind on the road.