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Drivers Risk Paying 'Beyond £1000' in Bills for Making This One Parking Mistake

Imran Malek at DrivingExperience.com warns that damp autumn leaves can cause paint damage, with repairs sometimes exceeding £1,000 for a full respray.
When leaves get wet they release natural acids that eat away at the protective coating on paintwork, while leaves collecting in drainage channels cause water to accumulate, leading to rust and leaks.
Graham Conway warned that if the clear coat is penetrated, repair bills can range between £200 and £500, and `Unfortunately, paintwork damage can reduce the value of your car by £100-500 per panel`.
Around windscreen wipers and under the bonnet, leaves gather in tricky spots including drainage channels, and using windscreen wipers can trap grit and scratch the windscreen.
Drivers are advised to remain vigilant and remove leaves promptly, especially if parked under trees for several days, while washing and waxing routines repel stains and commercial stain-removal products, denatured alcohol, or distilled vinegar can treat minor damage.

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