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A car, especially for Indians, is a priced possession. We need to take great care of it. The looks of a car speak a lot about its owner. How will you take care of your car? You may have heard a lot about car maintenance. This article will tell you only about the car cover. We think we know it all. But, read further and you will know that you did not know everything. If you think dressing a car with a cover is the easiest task in the world, the fact would still remain, it isn't.

How do you dress your car and how should it actually be done? You do it wrong and you will damage the car cover as well as your much-loved car. Roll up the cover from both ends onto the roof. If the car cover is positioned on top, it should span the breadth of your car. Similarly, while putting on the cover, gently unroll it from one end and then move to the other end. Stretch both ends of the cover over the front and rear bumpers respectively. While removing the cover, you need to first loosen the cover from the bumpers and only then roll it from both ends onto the roof of the car.

If you have been doing it the easy way, you need to stop. One sweeping motion and the car cover comes in your hand. Never do this. The cover should never be dragged off the car. There may be dust on the car's surface and it will get dragged too. You will soon begin noticing marks or scratches on the car paint. If your car cover comes with pockets for the outer rear view mirrors, stretch them over the mirrors first before covering the rest of the car.

Now that you know how to clothe your car and undress it, you can be sure that the external appearance of the car will remain good for a longer period. But, do you know how to take care of the cover? A dirty cover can make a clean car dirty. You know how to make the external beauty of your car last longer. But, do you know how to prolong the life of the cover itself?

Sooner or later, your car cover is going to collect dust on its interior surface. Getting rid of this dirt is quite easy. Wet the cover with water and clean it with an all-purpose cleaner. Wash off the dirt and dry the cover completely. A wet or damp cover should never be put over the car. The trapped moisture will damage both your new car and its cover. You may have found a variety of car covers in the market. Make sure you buy one that is breathable even if it may be a little expensive. The breathable cover will help prevent moisture from getting trapped on the inner side.