There is something in your life that is always by your side and always gets you to where you want to go. Valentine’s Day is a day for appreciating the people we love, so why not show your car you care this Valentine’s Day too? Routine maintenance can be a hassle, but it’s necessary for your vehicle to maintain optimal health. Get it back to feeling its best this February by rotating its tires, changing its oil, getting new wiper blades, or by washing it. Clean out the interior too. Remove any trash you’ve been neglecting, wipe...

If you live in or travel to a place where it snows, you know how difficult it is to keep the interior of your car clean, especially if you travel for winter sports and recreational activities. Wet shoes bring in road sludge, salt, mud and debris that gets ground into your car’s carpet if you don’t have weather-proof protective mats in place. This can spell disaster for your car and leave behind odors, mold and bacteria. Protect your car’s interior this winter. If your car’s carpet is stained from the last skiing and snowboarding season...

The days of 100+ degree temperatures in the summer are long gone; the morning chills you to the bone and there is a thick film of condensation settled onto your car. Some of you might laugh, as a blustery 50 degrees is nothing compared to Flagstaff’s snowy 30s, but the drop can create strain on your vehicle. The sudden cold weather affects your car, no matter how much the temperature drops.While it’s warmer here in the metro Phoenix area, be sure to prepare your vehicle if you plan on going anywhere colder this winter. Make sure you’re chec...

It’s about time you treated yourself and started the new year off on a high note. Consider bringing in your car to VIP European Auto to gift yourself a new fully customized car interior. Getting your car wrapped, tinting your windows or restoring the convertible top of your 1962 Chevy Impala all make a drastic difference to the exterior appearance of your car, but when you open the door, what makes your vehicle stand out from the rest?Let experienced professionals polish off the look with a new interior. Past jobs completed by our ...

The holidays are around the corner and that means loading up your car with presents, your famous potato salad, cakes and pies, and more. That last thing you want is to worry about scratching the interior of your trunk to staining your vehicle’s upholstery. If your vehicle’s interior is already in a state of distress, consider getting it repaired before taking it over to the in-laws’ home. VIP European Auto can handle all of your upholstery repair needs, from carpet replacement, seat repairs and custom upholstery. Protect Your ...

Whether you yourself are a smoker or have friends who are smokers, it can be difficult to get the smell out of your car. It can be especially difficult when the interior of the car has been exposed to cigarettes for years. Maybe you have even found your dream car and this is it, but now that you've bought it you realize it smells like smoke. Smokers tend to sell their cars for less money due to the fact that it can be difficult to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. Let us tell you how to get rid of cigarette smell in your car no matter th...

A convertible car is a unique and fun driving experience that allows the driver to take advantage of cooler weather. Make sure your convertible is up to the task before you try to put it down. At VIP European Auto Interiors, our mechanics can repair and replace your convertible top so you can hit the road with the breeze in your hair.Soft-tops are made from fabric-like materials such as polyester or vinyl, rubber or canvas. Popular soft-top vehicles include the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Corvette.Hardtop convertibl...

It’s pretty common that tire blowout at the end of spring and throughout the summer from the heat and pressure in the air. When you face a tire blowout it is important to know how to safely drive and pull over to avoid an accident to the best of your ability. We’re sure you’ve been on the highway and see quite a few tire bits littering the roads. Tire blowouts can be extremely dangerous if you are unprepared for handling this situation. We give you a few tips on what it feels like and how to handle it below!...