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Located right outside of Center City Philadelphia the Simeone Foundation Museum takes off the car covers and reveals history. Here visitors have the opportunity to look at the history of automotive racing dating back to the first cars on the road.  Those who made it to the Philadelphia Auto Show this year got a chance to see a piece of their collection but you really need to visit this wonderfully kept piece of history to get the full experience.  This ever changing personal collection is a must see for every enthusiast.

Check them out: http://www.simeonefoundation.org/

One of California’s larger racing venue’s Infineon, formerly Sears Point, is located in Sonoma, right between San Francisco and Napa Valley.  When passing by no racing secrets were revealed. The top vehicles must be kept under Car covers or Motorcycle covers to insure there exciting entertainment is kept under wraps! Infineon is home to everything from NASCAR, IRL, Spring Cup, NHRA, Formula D, and AMA racing. They also keep busy with local track events it keeps very busy.  With not just one but two very difficult track layout Infineon is a track that challenges everyone who takes it on. Check it out http://www.infineonraceway.com/

The car covers are off– and the new Bond car is revealed! This outstanding new vehicle was truly a treat to see in person.  Aston Martin’s new DBS is an automotive masterpiece that embodies power and luxury.  The 510 horsepower V12 gives this car acceleration that rivals the top supercars today, while the lavish interior could make anyone feel like royalty.

An American Icon is back! After a 7 year hiatus, Chevrolet’s Camaro is once again set to take on showroom floors. This updated model follows the current Retro-Styling trend, while offering lots of modern options.  From the affordable base model (featuring an automatic V6) to the top of the line (with small block LS3 powered SS), the new Camaro’s car cover has been lifted just in time to take on its traditional rival: Ford’s Mustang.

Are you one of those people that store your ATV all winter? Well give your ATV cover a break. Why are you not enjoying riding and plowing through the white fluffy snow? Don’t be afraid to use it. Just like other vehicles, salt and other substances may cause rusting of parts or corroding components if not probably treated after each use. To help prevent this from happening to your all terrain vehicle, wash it after riding then take out that cover again. It is also a good idea to cover while trailering especially during harsh weather conditions.

Each year people take the time out of there busy schedules to make New Year’s resolutions. Ever think about relating these goals to protecting your ride? Here are a few ideas:

• Take the time to read your owners manual and have your vehicle serviced properly.
• Wash and clean your ride.
• Try to drive less and keep your car under a car cover to avoid added wear and tear.
• Clean out your overstuffed vehicle! Getting rid of that extra weight can help with MPG.
• Simply drive more courteously

Do you have a minor scratch on your vehicle, maybe from that shopping cart in the grocery store parking lot? Did you know that serious rust damage can occur from such a tiny scratch? Your vehicle is built to last but when that metal is exposed to a variety of the elements this is what may or will cause rust.
When a dent, ding or simple scratch occurs take the time to cover your vehicle until you have the time or budget to fix this imperfection. This is where a car cover may come in handy. Try to cover chips in the paint as quickly as possible to prevent further chipping as well as damage. Also, remember when repairing that dent ding or scratches consider the cure time if replacing paint

People always worry about the outside of their vehicles but with winter coming in full force don’t neglect the inside as well. With extreme heat at a halt and colder weather setting in it is a great time to catch up on conditioning your leather interior. After giving it a good once over with the vacuum give the seats a thorough wipe down with automotive leather cleaner/conditioner. This will help with the cracks and everyday wear your seats encounter. Many dealerships have such products available for your specific make vehicle. If you want to go a step further you could look into a stronger leather renewal dye to restore the original color and finish the car came with. This process will not only make the interior look and feel new, add that extra value to an older vehicle, but it will also give it that extra protection needed during dfferent seasons when it experiences extreme temperature changes. from a cold car to a warmed up cabin with the heat cranked.

Also remember that car covers can protect your newly treated sets against additional wear from the sun damage year round and help in keeping temperatures more natural. Every bit of protection you give your vehicle is going to help in keeping the value high.

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