Care covers
What should I do to maximise the life (and resale value) of my new car (a 3 year old Z4M roadster)? It will be kept outside on a driveway frequented by loose-bowelled birds. What car covers do you recommend that are not too much of a pain to use? As a devotee of your column, I will be careful not to use it for short journeys but I am also keen to interrupt the (over-long) servicing intervals in order to care for what is after all a highly tuned engine. What's the best policy? Finally, are there any potential problems I should look out for (while it's still under warranty)?
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Autoglym Super Resin Polish topped off by 3 - 4 coats of Extra Gloss
Protection (each takes an hour to cure). I use a Dupont Tyvek car cover from Halfords. Cost about £70 a year ago. But needs roping over when it's windy or it blows off. Obviously never, ever use a car cover when the car is wet.
Protection (each takes an hour to cure). I use a Dupont Tyvek car cover from Halfords. Cost about £70 a year ago. But needs roping over when it's windy or it blows off. Obviously never, ever use a car cover when the car is wet.
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