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Kamaal replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Cleaning convertible top and inside material

"I have discovered that using a vacuum cleaner with hose attachments is quite helpful for stubborn lint, dust, dirt, etc,."

Jun 6, 2012

Madness Mike replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Cleaning convertible top and inside material

"I agree with mike and carol use a product specifically designed to clean convertible rag tops. "

Apr 25, 2012

Mike & Carol replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Cleaning convertible top and inside material

"I use RAGGTOPP Convertible Care products for the outside, easy to use and hold up well. Interior is still a problem, wish we could remove the liner to clean it."

Apr 25, 2012

Barb Olivarez replied to Richard D. Shell's discussion 20,000 maintenance or service and oil change

"wow i was wondering what it would cost hubby not going to be too happy. if we do the work ourselves does that not void the warranty "

Mar 24, 2012

Eric Angeloro replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Cleaning convertible top and inside material

"Barb, I would check out page 157 in the manual first. Here is a link to make it easy. It's a PDF. Personally, I have had success (at least on the black soft top) with the red lint brush like this one:…"

Mar 22, 2012

Barb Olivarez posted a discussion

Cleaning convertible top and inside material

Hi Gang I have the convertible soft top 2011. I wondered if anyone had suggestions for cleaning the black outside soft top plus the inside grey material. I do not want to do any damage but am finding that the grey interior soft material is getting dirty. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Barb & sweet pea.See More

Mar 22, 2012

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Jill Hobbs replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion where is paul in the group COlorado SMart OwnerS

"Barb if you go to the main page of Smartusa.com. Click on "full website", then on "Owners" choose "Owners Site", Then "Operate and Service you vehicle", then " Maintenance Schedule" and you can…"

Mar 20, 2012

Ed Glassgow replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion where is paul in the group COlorado SMart OwnerS

"20000 mile maintenance includes cabin dust filter, engine air filter, key battery, and brake fluid replacements as well as the oil and filter change and usual inspection"

Mar 20, 2012

Barb Olivarez added a discussion to the group COlorado SMart OwnerS

where is paul

Hey gang anyone find Paul yet....this is the smart car mystery of Carmen San Diego. Does anyone have an idea of what a 20000 checkup is. I am headed to Canada in my smart car for three weeks. Tobias I want to get your book back to you. Hi all. Barb and sweetest

Mar 20, 2012

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Kevin Gebraski replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Prices on checkups

"I never thought about using a different (non-Smart) mechanic for the routine maintenace like this... because its such a weird little car, I'm somewhat worried that they won't know how to do the maintenance. But I don't know much about…"

Feb 21, 2012

Robert Stout replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Prices on checkups

"I just had my 20,000 routine maintenance done at my Roger Penske Mercedes based Smart dealership in Chandler , AZ...$448.80 seems a little steep for a glorified oil change, especially using the cheaper substitute 5W40 synthetic motor…"

Feb 2, 2012

Barb Olivarez replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Prices on checkups

"Thanks Joe I know that it is exclusive but wow thats a lot."

Jan 19, 2012

Joe Dumm replied to Barb Olivarez's discussion Prices on checkups

"It's not just you. From all I've read here, many many M-B/Smart centers (including mine) typically overprice independent garages by 300-500% for the same maintainence services. The only way around this is to get your maintainence done at a…"

Jan 19, 2012

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