The beautiful displays of yellow, orange, and red leaves all over our landscape remind me of autumn.
neighborhood. This will mean that I will have to spend a few hours raking the yard each weekend. But that's it. There's an additional thing you should be aware of during the fall season. Leaves can cause car damage, even though most people don't know about them.
Most of the fallen leaves will land on your roof or hood and then blow off in the wind. The leaves will stick to your car if they are damp from the rain. They can also start to decay and release chemicals onto your car if they are left there for too long. They can contain sap, pollen, or acid. These substances have two adverse effects. These substances, especially sap, can make leaves stickier over time and make it more difficult to remove. If the leaves have dried, they can stick to your windshield or leave marks on your paint. This could cause problems for your wiper blades. The second problem is that chemicals can leach into paint, causing discoloration, spots and marks. If you allow leaves to accumulate on your vehicle for several days, it's time to scrape off that new paint job.
Extreme cases can lead to leaves becoming rotted within the undercarriage, which can cause rust and unpleasant odors. It is especially important to ensure that your exhaust pipe and AC are clear of leaves. You could save hundreds of dollars by performing a quick maintenance check each week.
It is best to park your car in a garage or under an awning when you can. If you can't park in a garage or under trees, you can purchase a car cover. Leaves can still get on your car while you drive around. We recommend that you carefully remove them by hand to prevent scratching your paint. It might be worth going to your local car wash twice as often as you normally do during a season.
Leaves can be treated like snow, which means that you should remove them from your car before driving and drive carefully if it is covering the road. Your car will remain safe and clean throughout the season by regular leaf removal, car-washing and maintenance checks.