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Many car owners underestimate the importance of car covers in keeping it in best shape. But the truth is that if used properly, car covers can lengthen your cars life by several years. As the number of cars increases on our roads, we must protect them from the smoke and dust of other cars, while in parking.

As we all know, cars accumulate most dust and debris while parked at one spot for a long time. This debris can get stuck inside the engine and other vital parts of the car and cause various mechanical problems. Rain water and snow also play a spoil sport for the exterior of the car and take away its beauty. Covering the car whenever its parked, can help you avoid all such problems.

But not just any outdoor car cover can work. You must choose a car cover that suits your car and climatic conditions the most. The cover should be a perfect fit for the car and should neither be too small or too large for it. A small cover will not protect the car completely while a big cover has the risk of creating air pockets below it and uncovering the car during high velocity wind.

Make sure that the car cover that you choose is appropriate to the climate you live in. If you live in a place with cold temperature, where it snows often, then you must purchase a water resistant cover. This will ensure that when the snow melts, you car is not damaged by it. Such covers are also helpful during rains as they protect the car from the water.

If you live in a hot and tropical climate, then besides water resistant, the car cover should also be UV rays proof. It should provide protection from the harmful rays from the sun. As we all know, UV rays are bad for our skin, but they are also extremely harmful for the cars exterior. Plus, a car cover will also keep your car cooler while being parked under the sun. Such covers are also essential if you are going on a holiday to a high altitude destination as the sun rays are extremely bright in such areas.

While buying car covers, make sure that it is made of breathable fabric. Such materials allow air to circulate between car and the cover. This prevents accumulation of condensation on the surface of the car and protects the expensive paint.

Color is also an important factor in car covers, but most people dont give much attention to it. If you live in a hot area, then choose a light color like gray or white for your car cover, since these colors reflect sunlight and hence, keep the car cooler. For the areas with cooler temperatures, darker shades are more appropriate as they absorb the heat of sunlight and are also easier to spot in snow.

A car is our most beloved possession. Pamper it with a good car cover and keep it just like new for the rest of your life.

How old is your car? Some cars are just three years old yet look saggy some are ten but still groovy. Big deal right? It really is. Just when you think of selling it, the buyer gets disinterested because of corrosions, really in dilemma. Here are some tips before getting it listed in a cars classifieds or before having it sold in a car auction.

Cars are like humans. Actually they are extension of the owners themselves. Washing cars regularly, at least once a month brings back the exuding sensual image of the car. Bugs, limestone drippings when not removed might cause damage to the car leaving a permanent stain. Difference exist when washing a car and not. When it’s dirty, the moisture accumulates in dirty areas causing corrosion but when the car is clean, all the moisture dries up quickly.

Using a pressure wash once in a while removes the dirt from the parts that are difficult to reach. Holding out the pressure wash jet closely to the painted surface might peel the loose paint. Places like behind moldings, inside wheel arches, under the bumpers should be washed off. This is where the dirt and salt could be accumulated. The dirt in the wind shield must also be wiped and washed. Dirts accumulated in the windshield gets caught by the windshield wipers blades and scratches the windshield when the wipers are operating.

Drying the car is one of the most important process. The wrong method of drying can cause water spots, streaks and even scratches. This ultimately ruins the car. Although not everyone has this luxury of drying, the best method is to park it in a garage or shade. Most people recommend the use of a 100 percent cotton towels to dry up. Others would recommend chamois. However this may lead breakdown and leave residue on cars. Good thing, science is constantly doing innovation, the use of synthetic chamois is great and useful.

Same with how the car wash was done, using the chamois, start at the top and work way down. The flat surface must be first done before working on the sides and bumpers. Dry up under the door handles and under the side mirrors, these areas tend to hold water that will sneak up on you later. Next, grab a clean towel and open up all the doors and wipe down the door jambs, then do the same on the inside of the trunk and hood.

Just like men, grooming follows bathing. Waxing the car regularly helps. The wax protects the paint minimizing harm from chemicals. It also gives protection from fading out. The plus factor from this that it looks shiny. Waxing takes only about 30 minutes to wax a whole car. For high quality waxes this stays up to three to four months. Superb!

While the outside needs cleaning and so with its interior. The car accumulates dirts, dusts and rocks. The only way to get rid of the junks is to suck it up with a vacuum. With a slim nozzle attachment, this can reach even the smallest bit s between the seats and the hardest part to reach. Better to take out the mats. Shaking them up and vacuuming removes the old dirts sticked on it.

Get the dash and board cleaned up, from the top down to the center console. Wipe down the door sills, the rear deck and the plastic parts between the front and rear seats on four-door cars, after you have cleaned these areas, it’s time to apply some vinyl protectant. This maintains the vinyl by replenishing the oils and provides protection from harmful UV rays when parked outside. Lastly, clean the interior windows.

Once both the inside and out is clean, the result would be a shiny, and lustrous car. There is no reason why one should be shy to list it on car classifieds or car listings. If a buyer sees how good looking the car is, the deal is close. It would be difficult then to determine which is which? Is it under used cars or new cars?