For many, purchasing a car is the second biggest investment they will make, second to their homes. Over time, cars depreciate in value, with the exception of classic cars, of course. However, there are multiple ways to slow down the inevitable drop in value.

Protecting the interior of your car will not only give you the satisfaction of driving in a spotless vehicle. It also ensures the value stays as high as possible.

5 Tips to Protect the Interior of Your Car

1. Block Direct Sunlight

Not only will blocking direct sunlight prevent your car from feeling like an oven when you open the door on a warm Central Coast Day, but it will also help to maintain your interior by preventing sun-bleached surfaces and cracked leather. Just as you apply SPF before stepping out in the sun, your car also needs a proactive approach to sun protection.

2. Book Interior Car Detailing Services Regularly

If you have never booked an interior car detailing before, the prices may seem steep, but once you see the difference, you will also see the value for money in the service. To restore your car to good-as-new condition, a car detailer will vacuum, clean, and polish everything from between the seats to the intricate details on your dashboard to underneath the seats.

3. Always Be Prepared for Little Accidents

While it is impossible to anticipate and prepare for every little interior disaster, you can keep a few cleaning items to hand to tackle spills and potential stains before they become a far-greater issue. Along with your spare tyre and other emergency tools, keep water, a cloth, and an all-purpose cleaner to hand. An air freshener also goes a long way in keeping your interior smelling fresh before other unwanted fragrances start to bed down in your upholstery.

4. Enforce Rules to Keep Interior Damage to a Minimum

If you frequently embark on long road trips, it may not be possible to enforce a no-drink and no-food rule with your passengers. Yet, by keeping consumables to a minimum, you will limit the chances of your coffee cups emptying their contents all over your carpets and crumbs from bedding down in your seats and carpets.

5. Cover Surfaces to Prevent Wear and Tear

Wear and tear to the interior of your car may seem inevitable, but there are a number of proactive measures you can take to limit the damage. If you have small children or pets that frequently travel in your car, it is highly recommended that you invest in seat covers and mats to protect your footwells. There are also a number of pet covers that you can purchase online to prolong the longevity of your back and front seats.  After all, there isn't anything worse than being left with a heap of sand and dirt on your back seats after a fun day out with your fur baby.

Book a Car Detailing with VIP Car Care Central Coast

If your hectic schedule is getting in the way of maintaining the interior of your car, leave it to the professionals at VIP Car Care Central Coast. With our mobile car detailing service, you will receive a professional finish without the hassle of dropping your vehicle off at a detailer’s and trying to find ways to while away the hours until your car is returned with a fresh off-the-forecourt finish.

Detail packages include the interior or you can just book our interior detail for $195 which takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours.