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FOMO got you down? Sick of scrolling your social media feed and seeing everyone else enjoying their summer vacation but you? We understand. Memorial Day has come and gone. The fireworks you shot off lasted longer than the 4th of July holiday. If you don’t act fast, it’ll be fall before you know it, and you won’t have taken any time off. Don’t let that summertime sadness get you down. Pick out a new car, truck, SUV or van from McLarty Daniel in Springdale or Bentonville and take that summer vacay. No matter what type of vacation you have planned, whether it’s a day trip, a long weekend or exploring the Natural State for an extended period of time, McLarty Daniel has the best selection of vehicles for any type of trip. McLarty Daniel Ford, off South Walton Blvd in Bentonville, carries new Ford and Lincoln models. The ‘23 Bronco or Bronco Sport is an excellent choice for any outdoor enthusiast. Load up your mountain bikes and camping gear and head to Devil’s Den State Park. Find Yourself a Ford to Explore NWA Maybe camping isn’t your thing, but you still love the great outdoors. Take out your new GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck, hitch up your boat and make your way to Beaver Lake. The Sierra is the best truck for handling all of your towing needs. If you have to do some work this summer, it’s great for hauling equipment and completing that necessary yard work. Look for a full selection of new and used trucks at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC off Best Lane in Bentonville. Tow Your New Boat in a GMC Sierra If you haven’t experienced the beauty of Arkansas, you’re missing out. But it doesn’t mean you have to actually be out in nature. Why not appreciate it from inside your new air-conditioned Chevrolet Camaro? Located in Springdale, McLarty Daniel Chevrolet can set you up with the newest Camaro, which is exactly what you’ll need to travel the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop that takes you through Fayetteville to Alma before heading back up through Fort Smith. Keep Cool in a Chevy this Summer It is summer in Arkansas. So it’s hot. Might be time to air out. Let your hair down and blow in the wind. Find yourself a new 2023 Jeep Wrangler at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bentonville. Maybe you can’t get any time off. That’s ok. You can pretend that drive down 540 is the California coast. You won’t know the difference with the wind blowing in your face. Take Your Top Off in a Jeep Got all the kids and family visiting this summer? Ready to get out of the house? Load them up in your new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica minivan and hit the beach. If your final destination is Destin, FL, it’ll take you a good 12 hours, and that’s not including all those bathroom stops. You’ll need plenty of room so everyone can spread out. With seating for up to seven and lots of cargo space, you’ll be able to carry everything and everyone you need for the beach. Pick out your new beach buddy at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale. Plan that Beach Trip in a Chrysler Pacifica SUVs, pickup trucks and minivans are most typically thought of first as go-to travel vehicles. But let’s not forget about our sedans. It’s time to show the 4-door passenger cars some love. They deserve a vacation too. McLarty Daniel Nissan in Bentonville off Moberly Lane can get you behind the wheel of a Maxima, Altima or Sentra. With three options to choose from, you can pick the best one for you and your family. Maybe you want the full-size Maxima, especially since the ‘23 model year is the last production year for this beloved sedan. The mid-size Altima and the compact Sentra are always popular choices too. Depending on your needs and gas budget, either one could be a perfect fit. Take a Day Trip to Branson or Eureka Springs in a Nissan Sedan Summer’s halfway over. If you haven’t planned that road trip or scheduled your PTO, the time is now. It doesn’t matter if you’re able to get off for three weeks or an afternoon, you still need a dependable vehicle to get you where you’re going. Stop by a McLarty Daniel location near you, and we’ll get you set up with your dream vacation vehicle. Whether or not you actually get to drive it on that vacation is up to you. Happy travels!

As kids, we’re constantly nagged to clean our rooms. “Make your bed.” “Change your sheets.” “Vacuum your floor.” “Pick up all that trash.” We’ve heard it since we were little to make sure to clean up after ourselves. As adults, we not only have to keep our rooms clean but our cars too. McLarty Daniel has new and used vehicles for sale with locations in Bentonville and Springdale to help cover all of Northwest Arkansas. We want to help you keep your car in its best condition long after you’ve driven it off the lot. That new car smell is great, and we all want to keep it smelling that way for as long as possible. We make the solemn vow of “No food or drink in the car.” The first week you make it. By the second week, you’ve started having that first cup of coffee on your drive to work, along with a breakfast bar. Now that wrapper sits in the cup holder next to your dirty coffee cup. By week three, you’ve had kids, your dog and the rest of the neighborhood swing by to take a ride in the new car. Week four, and it’s lunchtime. You’re late for a meeting, but your stomach is growling. You see the golden arches, and you can’t resist. You did it. You brought the dreaded fast food across the threshold and into the new car. Were those french fries worth the last few whiffs of that new car scent? Well, was it? It’s week five now, and the new car smell is just a memory. Your nice carpeted floor mats have dirt, crumbs, and who knows what that is. The backseat looks like a lost and found. Don’t even open the trunk. We’re literally not gonna go there. Don’t worry, though. We’ve all been there. Like the famous saying, “The best-laid plans of keeping your new car as clean as possible…” or something like that is still true. No matter if you have a new or used car, truck, SUV or van, we’re here to help. We’ll bring you back from that fast food bender and calm the storm that’s inside your Chevy, Ford, GMC, Jeep or Ram. Here are some do-it-yourself detailing tips to keep the inside of your car looking shiny, happy and new again. 5 Easy Steps to Do It Yourself (DIY) Detailing Step 1: Take Out the Trash (Among Other Things) Sometimes it’s easier just to start with a blank slate or, in this case, an empty dirty vehicle. Kick anything that doesn’t belong in your car, like backpacks, jackets, and the remnants of that fast food trash, to the curb. Remember, that’s what got you here in the first place. Once your car is clear of clutter, you can get down to business. One thing you don’t want to remove yet is your floor mats. We’ll explain later. Step 2: Mess in the Middle: Clean Your Console & Cup Holders We say start in the middle and work your way out. With your interior car detail cleaner of choice in hand, spray down the outside of the console and the inside of the cup holders. If your cup holders come out, spray those down and wipe them off. If you’re having a hard time cleaning those crevices in and around your gear shift or in the cup holder itself, here’s a tip. Use a cotton swab or put your hand in an od sock and press down so it picks up all the dirt in those hard-to-reach places. Step 3: Wipe On, Wipe Off: The Dash, Steering Wheel, Seats & Doors Now that you’ve cleaned the console and cup holders, it’s time to spray down the dash with the same interior car detail spray. It helps to use a microfiber towel to avoid streaking. Make sure to wipe down your display screen to get rid of all those fingerprints. Once your dash, radio and vents are dusted, you can wipe down your steering wheel and then move to the side doors. If they have a storage area, make sure to clean inside. Continue spraying as needed to wipe off dust and fingerprints as you go. When the front is done, repeat the same method for the back. You can also use a disinfectant spray or wipes to go over all surfaces once you’ve cleaned them. Now for the seats, if you have leather seats, you’ll want to find a leather cleaner that’s safe for cars. If you don’t have leather seats, you can use a damp cloth to lightly scrub your seats. Step 4: Ain’t No Party Like a Vacuum Party With everything inside the car clean, it’s time to vacuum. Now about those floor mats. In case any dirt or dust fell on the floor while cleaning the interior, the mats were there to catch it. Take the mats out of the car now, shake them off as best you can and then vacuum them on the ground. Once those are vacuumed, you can move inside and vacuum all floorboards, front and back seats and the console and cup holders. Vacuuming the seats, floorboards, and any other areas with fabric will not only keep your car clean but will help get rid of any odor. Here’s another tip for you. If you don’t want the carpet floor mats that come with your car to get dirty, you can purchase all-weather mats for your car. You can easily hose off any dirt and grime from your all-weather mats. Once they dry, you can use the interior car detail spray to keep them polished. Step 5: The Trunk Stands Alone Last but not least, you can’t forget about your car trunk or the cargo space in your SUV. It can become a catch-all for all that stuff you don’t want company to see. It’s basically a closet for your car. Take that mess and organize it so you make the most of your space. It should also be able to hold groceries or haul needed items. If you’re an optimist, think of it as keeping your trunk half full. We’ve got another tip for you. Purchase a trunk organizer to hold all of those things you might need: blankets, a first aid kit, and water. But most importantly, make sure you know what you need and where to find it if needed. Hopefully, we’ve provided you with some detailing tips to keep the inside of your Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Lincoln or Nissan looking brand new. Speaking of brand new, we’ve got a full selection of inventory for you to view. Whether you’re from Rogers, Fayetteville, Pea Ridge or Bella Vista, McLarty Daniel has new and used cars, trucks, SUVs and vans just waiting for you to drive off the lot.