Clean car and, maybe some maintenance, are great gift ideas for Wonder Lake Mother’s Day

You've got all your standard

Mother's Day gifts - flowers
and candy. But you could give
mom her car maintenance and
a cleaning that will keep her
safely and reliably on the road
when she pulls out of her
Wonder Lake driveway.

Ask someone in the floral business and they’ll tell you that Mother’s Day is the busiest holiday of the year. After all, almost everyone has a mother. And, as Mother’s Day rolls into Wonder Lake, no doubt you’ll be buying some flowers and candy for your mom.

Another Mother’s Day ritual, whether in Wonder Lake or not, is to take mom out for brunch or dinner. Maybe you’ll swing by mom’s house and pick her up to take her out to a diner and maybe a ride in the country.

Would you expect mom to push papers and empty coffee cups out of the way as she slides into the passenger seat beside you? You could sweep all that junk onto the floor of the car before mom gets in but then she’ll be looking for a clean spot among the garbage for her feet.

Of course, you may do a better job of keeping your car reasonably clean and clutter free. Still, how clean is your car?

Mom will probably wear something light and frilly for that springtime outing, won’t she? Are the seats clean enough that a white and flowered skirt won’t pick up dirt along the way?

What if she bumps against the outside of the door while getting into the car? Will her outfit get smudged with dirt? Clearly, it’s a good idea to clean your car if you’re picking mom up for Mother’s Day. But what if you’re going in mom’s car? Or even if you aren’t?

Cleaning mom’s car may go over bigger than flowers and/or candy. And what if you have her car ‘detailed?’ Detailing is an extreme cleaning of the car, inside and out that can include ceramic sealing of the body.

You might even have the oil changed and the car checked out so it’s ready for the summer ahead.

We’re halfway through spring here in Wonder Lake. But summer will rush up on us before you know it.

Has the steering and suspension survived the recently past winter in good condition? Is the coolant up to the dog days of summer ahead? Will the AC keep mom cool once summer arrives?

Taking care of the post-winter/pre-summer maintenance can take a lot off mom’s mind as she enjoys Mother’s Day here in Wonder Lake.

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