Posted on 4/28/2026
When most people think about pollen season, they think about itchy eyes, sneezing, and that yellow-green dust coating everything in sight. What they do not always think about is how that same pollen affects their car. At our shop, we see the impact every year. Customers come in asking why their windshield smears so badly, why their cabin smells stale, or why their vehicle looks dirty again right after a wash. A lot of the time, pollen is part of the answer. Pollen may seem harmless because it is light and powdery, but it can create a surprising number of problems for your vehicle if it starts building up. Some of those issues are cosmetic, while others can affect visibility, air quality, and how well certain parts of your car function. The good news is that a little attention during pollen season can help keep those small annoyances from turning into bigger headaches. If your car spends a lot of time parked outside, especially near trees, the effects can show up fast. One day your ca ... read more