5 Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks for Your Car

By Forward Look | March 21st, 2012 10:45 AM

Now that the warm weather appears to be here to stay, it’s time to get your Chrysler in tip-top shape. This year’s winter was comparatively mild (especially here in Detroit). And no, we’re not complaining. But if you live in a colder region, your car still took a beating. The wet sludge tracked inside your vehicle can wreak havoc on the floor mats and the carpet. A combination of mud and salt has the potential to do some serious corrosive damage to your car’s exterior. Here are some tips and tricks for sprucing your Chrysler up as the weather turns and keeping it in good shape. If you’re not a cold weather driver, these tips still apply. Spring cleaning is for everyone, after all.

• Clean the interior – Vacuum, dust, and get rid of any junk inside. It’s the same principle as doing a big “spring clean” in your house – throw away the junk and store what you don’t need until next winter.
• Shampoo the floor mats and carpet – Remove your floor mats and shampoo both the carpet and the mats. Test a small spot to ensure that your cleaning product and carpet are compatible.
• Wash the underbody – This is one of the most crucial steps for keeping your vehicle free of rust and corrosion. A trip to the car wash should do the trick, but make sure it’s one that blasts water underneath the car.
• Check or replace the windshield wipers – Winter weather can shorten the lifespan of your wipers. Wipe the blades completely clean and test them out. Driving without proper functioning wipers is not only annoying as a driver, it’s unsafe.
• Get a regular tune-up – Ensure that your air filter is clean, spark plugs are all good, and check your oil.

That’s our list, so far. What are your go-to methods for a good old fashioned Spring Cleaning?

The Chrysler 300 Glacier Edition – An Infographic

By Forward Look | December 26th, 2012 11:33 AM

The key to enjoying the winter season is driving a vehicle specifically made to perform well when conditions are at their worst—a vehicle like the 2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier Edition. Likewise, the key to fully comprehending some of the most surprising winter facts is by putting them in adequate perspective. For that, too, you can call upon the Glacier.

In the infographic below, we take a look at a number of statistics and world records, all related to the winter and all in relation to the Chrysler 300 Glacier.

To see more of the Chrysler 300 Glacier, and for pricing information, please visit Chrysler.com.

The Best of Chrysler Forward Look 2013

By Forward Look | December 30th, 2013 11:50 AM

It’s been quite a year for us here at the Chrysler brand. From running the bases with a baseball legendto crowning the first Chrysler Custom Challenge champion, 2013 has proved momentous. 

We are grateful to have been able to share these milestones with you, our loyal readers. All of thestories you’ve shared with us of hard work and resilience help to power us going forward.

Take a look back at some of the highlights of 2013 in these popular Chrysler Forward Look blog posts:

• We celebrated the 30^th Anniversary of the Chrysler Town & Country and got a glimpse at what the future might hold for your favorite minivan in the next 30 years.
• The Chrysler brand and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights teamed up during Bullying Prevention Month. Watch our series of Google+ Hangouts featuring a panel of activists and influencers who specialize in the topic of bullying prevention.
• We had some additions to the trophy case, including two Strategic Vision Total Quality Awardsand several Texas Roundup Awards – and the 200 convertible even got recognized for goingTopless in Miami.
• More than 100 Chrysler customizers showed off their spirit of individuality during the Chrysler Custom Challenge.

Stay tuned to Chrysler Forward Look in 2014 as we plan to set off into the new year in a big way.

From your friends at the Chrysler brand, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year.