Classic Cars

June 20th, 2009

There is nothing quite like tooling around in a classic and watching heads turn and jaws drop as it passes people by on the street. If the car is in pristine condition, it will almost assuredly be a major eye catcher.

If you own a classic and want to keep it looking great, one of the most important things you can do for your car is to take great pains when parking it. While you might not need to take up multiple spaces to keep it looking good, there are a few things to be mindful of when it is time to park it for a while. Some of the best ways to avoid dents, dings and other damage include:

       Parking away from cart returns – If you are going to tool around in your classic for day-to-day driving, be sure to exercise extreme caution going into and out of grocery stores and other similar locations. Carts can be serious paintjob killers. Try to park near the back of a lot, away from cart returns, instead of in the front to avoid the brunt of in-and-out traffic.

       Pay attention to other cars – If parking in a spot is too close to another car, pick another spot. Even if you have to walk a little bit more to make sure the vehicle next to yours does not ding you when the driver opens the door, it will be worth it.

       Avoid direct sunlight – If the car will be parked for an extended period, try to avoid direct sunlight. This can cause discoloration to the interior over time.

       Cover it up – If you ever need to garage your car for a time, cover it up to avoid unnecessary scratches, dust build up and other issues.

Take a little car when parking your classic and it should stay looking good. While there are no guarantees, a bit of effort can go a very long way.