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How to Protect Your Exotic Car

Having an exotic car is a big responsibility. You spent a lot of money on this vehicle, and now it’s up to you to keep it running and looking great. The last thing you want is to walk outside one morning to find that your brand new exotic car has a large scratch on it or end up getting into an accident with your car. So, with that in mind, here are a few ways you can better protect your exotic car and keep it in great condition for a long time to come.

A Good Coat of Wax

Let’s start with the basics. A good coat of wax can go a long way towards protecting your car from minor scratches or scrapes. To get a good coat of wax, you won’t want to take your car to the local car wash that promises a free coat of wax. Rather, you’ll either want to buy some high-quality wax and apply it yourself or take your exotic car to a professional detailer. Putting the wax on yourself is a long process, but one that is well worth the effort. You can learn more about how to apply a coat of wax the right way here. If you don’t have the time for something like this, be sure to take your car to a professional.

Protection from Bad Weather Elements

Adding a coat of wax will help to protect your car, but there’s still more you can do. One of the biggest hazards to your exotic car is bad weather. Wind knocks tree branches down, salt on the road wears down the outside of your car, or hail could pelt your vehicle. Any time your car is outside you are providing Mother Nature with a chance to do some damage.

This means you want to limit the amount of time that your car remains outside. This doesn’t mean you need to drive it less – but rather, it means you need to think about where and how you’re storing your car between drives.

For people with a garage, the answer is simple – just park your exotic car inside. But some of us aren’t lucky enough to have a garage that is big enough built into our homes, so we have to find other solutions. One answer is to look at metal carports. Metal carports are structures that you can easily build on your property that will help to protect your car while it’s parked.

If this doesn’t work for you, consider at least getting a cover for your car. Car covers will protect against the more minor weather conditions like rain and snow, along with protecting it from debris in the wind. You’ll still want to be careful about parking underneath trees during bad weather, but a car cover is better than nothing when it comes to protecting your exotic car.

Perform Regular Maintenance

The next thing you should think about is performing regular maintenance on your exotic car. If you spent a lot of money on an exotic car, chances are you’re already concerned about maintenance. Still, it doesn’t hurt to have a reminder. Make sure that everything is running well with your car before you take it out. This will make it less likely that you’ll end up in an accident and cause a large amount of damage to your car. Here are some basic car maintenance tips if you’re unsure of where to start.

Drive Safely

Speaking of avoiding accidents, it’s important to remember that you need to drive safely. It’s tempting to push your limits when you have an exotic car. Being able to go faster is one of the reasons you bought it. But if you end up in an accident that totals your car, you won’t be too happy. So keep your speed under control and always obey the rules of the road.

Get Your Exotic Car Insured

Finally, you need to make sure that your exotic car has insurance. No matter what you do, there is always a chance that some harm could come to your car. When this happens, you’ll want to know that your insurance will cover the costs, rather than having to pay them out of pocket. Getting insurance for your exotic car is a little different than for regular cars, so check out this guide for more information.

Don’t Take Any Chances

You love your exotic car, so don’t let something happen to it because you didn’t take enough precautions. Protect your exotic car from the weather elements, drive safe, and when all else fails, make sure you have insurance. If you can do this, your exotic car will be around for you to enjoy for many years.

January 11, 2019 / Comments Off

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Supercar Care to Make Your Investment Last

Have you always dreamed of owning a car that simply can’t be missed on the road? Let’s face it, few people can resist staring after a distinctive roar of a Supercar engine. Buying a Supercar will set you back a tidy sum, and maintaining it is quite a process as well. After all, you can’t let it sit and gather dust in the garage – nobody will see it in there!

It’s quite fascinating how a person changes from the moment they take the keys to their first supercar in their hands for the first time. It’s actually quite a sobering experience. At first, there’s the rush of everyone staring as you pull out of the driveway and down the road. But soon, you start receiving menacing looks from misers and responsible drivers who assume you’re arrogant…

Suddenly, you’re concerned about where you park. Repairing dents and scratches can be pretty expensive! You also start to spend a lot of time at the detailing shop.

You might have dreamed about driving at breakneck speeds, but suddenly, you realize that your car that has the potential of well over 200 mph, will rarely have an opportunity to exceed 65 mpg – the legal speed limit. Look for instance at Tesla’s P100D, which can go from 0-60 in under 2.3 seconds. It’s really a pity that you have to adhere to speed limits (most of the time).

But the reward is well worth the effort you put into taking care of your supercar.

What You Need to Know About Supercar Care

Supercar care is crucial to maintaining your investment according to OEM standards. It’s especially important to keep your paintwork and alloy wheels in tip-top shape and shiny clean. Therefore, you can’t let two weeks pass without washing it. However, standard car washing will not cut it.

In order to maintain that luxurious sheen on your supercar, you have to have it detailed, polished and waxed every time. Here’s what you should know about washing and caring for your supercar:

Before washing your supercar, you should first clean the inside and remove road dirt by hand. Then, start from the top and wash the body and wheels. Next, you should clean the windows and mirrors and then, you need to wax your exterior. The frequency will depend on weather conditions. For the interior, leather wipes work best, but you must occasionally condition the leather to prevent cracks.

Caring for your Supercar Engine

Be sure to inquire about the manufacturer’s maintenance policy. Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure to check the service intervals and costs. Most dealerships that sell new cars will offer a maintenance package with fixed-price services based on a time period or a mileage limit. Keeping a stamped service history will help maintain the value of your vehicle.

Servicing and parts are even more important than the exterior cosmetics. Why? Well, a supercar is a powerful piece of equipment. As such, only the best OEM parts and professional maintenance will do – even if your supercar is a classic from the 80s or 90s. If your car is new, it’s important to have it serviced by accredited service shops. Speak to your dealer about the nearest approved workshop.

Dealers usually tend to move away from servicing the older models in order to focus on the latest technology, but there are many specialists who can still service your classic car. In fact, sometimes independent specialists are better able to care for a classic supercar than the dealer.

Part of owning a supercar is accepting the fact that services and maintenance can be expensive. Don’t skimp on this crucial aspect of owning a supercar, and always opt for quality parts.

Ready to Buy a Supercar?

If you’ve done your research about supercar care, and you’re ready to take the plunge – congratulations! The next step is to shop around for the best deals. Naturally, you will want to buy from a reputable source. Some people take advantage of online deals by buying supercars through clubs or reputable dealerships.

Always test drive the vehicle first, and don’t forget to review the service history.

If you’re buying your first supercar from out of state, it’s a good idea to have it shipped to you. Your first trip in a Supercar should not be across many hundreds of miles. Many classic supercar owners rely on nationwide car shipping companies to bring their vehicles to them from dealers out of state, and to move their classic supercars to shows or exhibitions.

October 31, 2018 / Comments Off

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How to change the oil in a Lamborghini Huracan: carefully

There are eight oil drain plugs on the underside of the Lamborghini Huracán. And to even get to those drain plugs, 3 covers and about 50 bolts have to first be removed. Suffice it to say, then, that changing the oil in a supercar like the Huracán is a tedious process. And you won’t be taking the car to your local Jiffy Lube.

Royal Exotic Cars Fleet Manager Jesse Tang was recently filmed changing the oil in a Huracán that the company uses as a rental vehicle in Las Vegas. “It’s kinda an expensive car for you to mess up, so … we don’t want to mess up,” he says. And so Tang takes his time, checks to make sure he drains a full nine quarts of oil before buttoning everything back up and pouring fresh dino juice back inside the engine.

While it’s not quite as complicated or as expensive as changing the oil in a Bugatti Veyron, a drain and refill in the Lamborghini Huracán doesn’t look like a job for the average backyard mechanic. But most cars are a whole heck of a lot easier to service. If you want to learn how to change the oil in your own car, we’ve got you covered – just watch the video down below.

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August 7, 2018 / Comments Off

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