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Daylights savings time is almost over, which means it will be lighter out later in the morning and into the evening. Although this time can bring some of the best weather of year for us, your car can become damaged by the sun’s harmful UV rays caused by extended hours of sunlight. Over a period of about six months, usually March-September, your car’s exterior and paint can corrode over this time due to the long periods of sunlight it is exposed to.

Your car’s paint finish breathes and even has pores. In the hot sun the paint’s pores expand and can absorb more dirt and moisture. Imagine having to stay outside all day in the beating sun without any sunscreen or shade. Our skin burns, dries out, and takes days or weeks to heal. Similar to skin, over time the exterior of a car can wear down, fade, peel, and rust when exposed to water. There are preventative steps you can take however, to ensure your paint and exterior lasts to its potential.

There are a many products on the market that you can use to both prevent and treat sun damage. One of the most popular products is a rubbing compound used to polish out blemishes. It’s used to remove fine scratches, oxidation, coarse swirl marks, and water spots. There are also polishes and waxes you can use on a regular basis to prevent sun damage from happening to your car. In the case of extreme sun damage, you can re-paint your car, which costs thousands of dollars.

The interior of your car can also be greatly affected by the sun. The sun is attracted to dark material and can severely damage materials like leather. Collapsible sun shades are the most popular type of interior sun protection. They can significantly decrease the temperature of your car and block harmful sunlight. Car window shades are also popular and can be used while driving.

If your car spends a significant amount of time outside, no matter what climate it’s in, you should consider protecting it with a car cover. Not only will a cover protect your car from sun, it will protect it from rain, bird droppings, dust, and mold. By covering your car, you can prevent all kinds of damage at a fraction of the cost it would be to fix it. At Empirecovers.com, our best covers for sun protection are the Max and the Premier. They are both UV treated and will protect against sun for many years. The max comes with a lifetime warranty and the Premier is covered for 5 years. Buy one at Empirecovers.com today and take advantage of our Sun Covers Sale!

There are many benefits to covering your car, including enhancing the exterior and increasing its life.  If you have to park your brand new mustang outside, covering it will protect it from the many dangers of the external environment.  Rain, snow, wind, dust, and other environmental factors will be significantly less harmful.  At Empirecovers.com, you can choose from many different covers, depending on what your specific needs are for your mustang.   Check us out today and we’ll offer your a special discount just for you and your Mustang.

Although this is dirty car is being turned into a work of art, most filthy cars don’t make it out so well.  If you are concerned about your car getting dirty, or if want to make sure your paint stays in good condition, then a car covercar cove is for you.  Protect your car in all kinds of weather, whether you need it from snow, rain, or dust like this car, we’ve got you covered.

Our covers don’t protect against this kind of flood damage, but they do protect against rain, snow, and ice.  We make a 100% waterproof car cover that is perfect for storing cars outside during the winter rainy season.  Buy a waterproof cover from empirecovers.com today!

Don’t let this happen to you this mischief night.  You should move your car inside a garage on the night before Halloween, mischief night, to keep pesky pranksters from vandalizing your car. If you can’t park it inside, a car cover would give you the protection you need to endure your car goes undamaged on this night of pranks.

They don’t call it acid rain for nothing - the water that falls from the sky can damage the paint and finish on your car, truck, station wagon, van, or SUV. And eventually, metal on a vehicle that has continuously been exposed to rain and snow may start to rust. Although it’s not always possible to avoid precipitation when you’re driving, with an effective waterproof car cover, you can protect against water when your car is parked, which, for most people is the majority of the time.

A waterproof car cover from EmpireCovers.com will keep your vehicle completely dry. And beyond water, it will shield your vehicle against tree sap, leaves, and pollen; bird droppings; and abrasive dust and dirt. Plus, waterproof car covers, truck covers, van covers, and SUV coversall provide strong theft deterrence.

Empire’s waterproof car covers fit 99 percent of vehicles snuggly and are easy to put on and take off. With the 100 percent waterproof protection offered by Empire’s waterproof car covers, your vehicle will look like new for years to come. Here are a few of the car covers we sell that can be used for moisture protection:

The Empire Waterproof Cover: When it comes to a waterproof car cover, you want one that will repel 100 percent of the water, 100 percent of the time. The Empire Waterproof Cover has ultrasonically welded seams to prevent water penetration, and its sophisticated SFS material has an inner micro-film material that allows it to be 100 percent waterproof but also breathable to prevent the mold and mildew damage that sometimes results from condensation from other brands of waterproof car covers. The Empire Waterproof Cover will block your car, truck, station wagon, van, or SUV from all rain and other precipitation, and at a very low cost.

The Max Cover: With three layers of Endura Plus, the Max car cover provides your vehivle with all-weather protection, including high water resistance combined with the necessary breathability. The Max cover also works well as a waterproof car cover because of its superior thickness, protection, and strength.

No matter which water resistant car cover you choose, fit is important. And whether you whether you drive a Volkswagon Jetta or a Ford F150 pickup, at EmpireCovers.com, you will be able to find a waterproof car cover that fits your vehicle like a glove. EmpireCovers.com has waterproof car covers in the right size for 99 percent of all car, truck, station wagon, van, and SUVs.

To keep your vehicle safe and dry, give it the protection from water it deserves an Empire Waterproof Car Cover. And our waterproof car covers are covered by the longest warranties on the net. To start protecting your vehicle from rain and snow right, call 888-872-6855 or click here

It is starting to be that time of year again… The time when things start to warm up and the bright scorching sun begins to take a toll on your paint while simultaneously heating up and slowly damaging the interior of your vehicle. The sun not only damages your car’s paint, dash and seats, but it also makes the inside of your vehicle virtually unbearable!

If you are unable to constantly park your car in a garage due to long work hours or due to the simple fact that you may not own a garage–rest assured there is a solution! UV treated car cover such as the ones offered at Empirecovers.com. These covers will give your car the protection your car desires as well as the comfort you desire.

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.

After browsing the Philadelphia Auto Show floor for a while, we came across one of the only radical concept cars: Jeep’s Renegade.  This crazy concept has the appearance of a futuristic Jeep Wrangler that has taken going “green” to a new level. Because of the exposed interior,  I couldn’t decide weather to throw a SUV Cover over it for protection, or see how it would handle an off road adventure. This concept has electric motors at each end to power the standard Jeep 4 Wheel Drive.

You can easily help in Environmental care by changing a few habits. These things can not only make you more “green” but also be able to save you money. The automotive industry is making much progress by continuing to provide consumers with electric, hybrid or alternately fueled vehicles. If current eco-friendly options are not available to you because of budget, location, or other factors, you can still participate in the green revolution through other means.

A few examples are, regular vehicle maintenance that will help your engine running at its best, helping increase your vehicles fuel efficiency and making your vehicle’s engine pollute less. Keeping your tires properly inflated and aligned will help the tires’ life expectancy eliminating additional waste. Also, remember to dispose of oil, anit-freeze and other engine fluids properly; no one wants to be personally responsible for polluting local water or poisoning wildlife. Last, doing car care product research, investing in products made of recycled materials, help save your money and also helps the environment! Empire Covers is doing our part; check out out Premier Cover, a car cover made of completely recyclable material.