Car Detailing for Volkswagen Routan

Detailing your Volkswagen Routan

The Routan is a Chrysler minivan in a Volkswagen suit, and the ones still on GTA roads have raised a family or two. We lift the third row to vacuum the floor well, extract a decade of juice from the grey cloth and clean the sliding door tracks so they stop grinding. Outside, the roof clear coat is often past its best, so we polish what can be saved and restore the headlights, which usually gives the biggest visual return.

What we watch for on a Routan

• The third row folds into a deep floor well that fills with crumbs, crayons and salt; we lift the seat and vacuum the well
• Sliding door tracks collect sand and the lower track rusts; we clean and lightly lubricate them
• Grey cloth on base vans has usually absorbed a decade of juice and slush; a hot-water extraction makes a visible difference
• Clear coat on the roof and hood is often failing by now and the headlights are yellowed; we polish what can be saved and restore the lights
• Rear entertainment screens in the headliner are cleaned with a screen-safe spray and a lint-free towel

Vans and minivans: the busiest interiors on the road

Minivans and vans see more spills, seat-belt buckles, snack crumbs and cargo than any other category. Sliding doors, seat tracks and cargo tie-downs all need attention.