After how much you've invested in the car you drive – from its down payment, to its monthly costs, insurance, registration and taxes – the last thing you want to do is spend anything on maintenance and repairs. But by keeping up on routine vehicle maintenance, you'll get the most out of your car, truck or SUV for a longer period compared to just driving a vehicle to the ground. Keep up with both the factory recommended maintenance schedule your vehicle probably comes with and heed the advice of the service professionals you trust.

With the millions of car owners just in our country alone, there's undoubtedly an enormous range of the levels of general cleanliness inside each vehicle. But nowadays, as more people are smartly taking added precautions when it comes to hand washing, personal hygiene, and the cleaning of personal property, there are simple steps toward safely sanitizing your car, truck, or SUV, inside and out. There are all kinds of contact points in and outside of any vehicle that drivers and passengers touch, often without putting much thought into it.

As the spring continues to warm up the weather, now is the perfect time to shop for the kind of car loved by outdoors enthusiasts. As the weather improves, making outdoor adventures easier, having the kind of car, truck or SUV that's ready for your trips out into nature is the way to go. Look through these best used vehicles for outdoors enthusiasts that are regularly found at our Hertz Car Sales locations, then be in touch to arrange a test drive at your home.

Beyond having the right kind of car with the setup to help you navigate the worst winter weather patterns out on the road, keeping in mind safe and attentive driving habits can prevent accidents during the cold months in your area. When roads get slick with ice, rain or snow, and with added complications from plows, salt trucks and other seasonal public works vehicles, you'll want to have both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road in every situation. For a quick starter on winter driving, follow these five helpful tips:

Earth Day is a special time of the year when people from all over organize and mobilize to help in keeping our planet green, livable and protected. But as a member of the auto industry, Hertz Car Sales and its parent company know that we can do a lot more to combat the effects of climate change. As part of our corporate responsibility, Hertz has a full plan on sustainable living, reducing waste and helping to keep our home clean and green for future generations to come. Learn more about how Hertz is taking on the challenges of sustainability and…

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