Shade Sails for car protection
If you’re like many people, your car is one of your most significant expenditures, and you’ll want to do whatever you can to keep it in good condition. You may faithfully schedule recommended visits to the service centre and clean it once per week to get rid of all of that grime. However, it can be hard to avoid the type of damage associated with sun exposure, especially if you do not have your own garage space. So, what should you do to protect your vehicle, bearing in mind what may happen otherwise?
Damaging Effects of the Sun
You don’t need anyone to tell you how hot it can get in Australia under that unrelenting sun. Those ultraviolet rays can certainly do a number on the vehicle, starting from the inside and working out. For example, the dashboard may be one of the most vulnerable areas, as it sits underneath that windscreen, and this tends to exacerbate the issue. It’ll start to fade quickly, and some materials could even begin to split or crack around the edges.
Leather seats will quickly deteriorate as time goes by, and the colour will begin to fade, especially if you have dark brown or black seats. The natural oils in the leather will dry out, causing it to become stiff, even if the seats have been treated to offer an additional level of resistance.
Outside the vehicle, darker paint colours are particularly susceptible. They’ll begin to fade and lose their vibrancy, while plastic trim can become brittle. All told, these issues can certainly affect the car’s value, which you might feel in your pocket when it’s time to sell.
Using a Shade Sail to Protect Your Car
But what can you do if you don’t have a garage and need to park your vehicle in your driveway? In this case, why not think about adding a custom sail shade? It’s relatively easy to install and looks great while giving just the right amount of protection from that baking sun. In fact, the highest-quality sail shades can deflect up to 95% of those damaging UV rays and should certainly keep your car out of harm’s way.
Protecting from Inclement Weather
Our Shade Sails are not waterproof however can be valuable when those storms roll around. They may not keep your vehicle completely dry but should help you avoid any hail damage when those thunderstorms turn nasty.
Freeing Up Your Garage
Even if you do have a garage, it may be advantageous for you to erect a custom sail shade outside. In this case, you may have been struggling to fit your vehicle in that space due to the number of storage boxes, garden tools or other paraphernalia. If you can protect your car outside the garage, you can use the indoor space for other reasons.
Designing Your Protective Sail Shade
You can certainly choose an off-the-shelf design for your sail shade, or you can get it custom-made. You could pick a configuration that matches the general design of your property, or choose multiple, smaller sail shades if you wish. You just need to talk with your product provider, who will help you come up with sail shade ideas for your carport.
Making a Plan
So, why not think about using a sail shade as a car cover to help protect your automotive investment? Get in touch with Shade Sails Online for advice, and we’ll be delighted to assist. We’ll also help you calculate your car shade sail cost so that you can add it to your motoring budget.