Car Detailing for Toyota Prius v

Detailing your Toyota Prius v

A Prius v is a hybrid wagon that gets used like a minivan, and the sliding, reclining rear seats leave tracks on the floor that fill with crumbs and road salt. The cargo area is huge for the size of the car and the carpet back there is usually the dirtiest part of the vehicle, so we extract it rather than just vacuuming. Many v's have high mileage from airport runs and family duty; a thorough interior and a sealed exterior make them feel current again.

What we watch for on a Prius v

• The sliding and reclining rear seats run on floor tracks that fill with crumbs and road salt and need a crevice tool and brush
• The big cargo carpet is normally the dirtiest surface in the car and benefits from extraction rather than vacuuming
• The optional resin panoramic roof scratches more easily than glass, so we use only soft cloths and no glass-polish abrasives on it
• Many examples have very high mileage, with worn steering wheels and shiny plastic touch points that respond to steam
• Low-rolling-resistance tires and plain alloys show salt staining that a wheel cleaner and tire dressing fix

Midsize sedans: the family and commuter workhorse

A midsize sedan usually carries the school run, the commute and the weekend grocery trip, which means a rear seat full of crumbs and a trunk full of whatever rolled around in it. Wide doors and large panels reward a proper two-bucket wash.