It's a sad fact of life that if you are going to enjoy the benefits of driving a cabriolet, you will have to pay more money in running costs. If you love the warmth, sunshine, fresh air and increased visibility of a convertible, you accept this. Why do convertibles cost more? There are two main reasons. One is the eventual need for a convertible top replacement. The other is higher insurance costs.
There are a few things you can do to put off having your car's roof replaced. Protecting it from weather when you are not driving the car one way. You can do this by parking it overnight in a garage or, if this is not available to you, a covered car port. If neither of these options is available to you, it is worth investing in a durable outdoor car cover to protect it from wind, rain, snow, frost and harsh sunlight.
Another thing you can do to preserve your soft top is to keep it free from the algae that can take hold in damp conditions. Just give it a gentle scrub when you are washing your car. There are two reasons for this. One, the car will look better with a clean top. The other reason is in some ways more important; algae are plant-like organisms that can secrete acids. These acids will damage your cabriolet soft top.
If you own cats, or there are cats in your neighborhood, these can be a problem for a soft top cabriolet. They provide a nice, elevated vantage point from where a cat can survey its territory without having to do anything strenuous, like get up and walk around. They are also nice and soft. Soft black tops soak up heat, which cats also love. Unless you have a fully enclosed garage, and you can keep cats out of it, the only way you can protect it from the furry beasts is with a sturdy car cover.
Repeatedly putting the top down and up again will also cause wear and tear on your cabriolet's roof. This is true whether you have to do it manually or whether it is powered by electricity. That's the price of doing business when you are crazy enough to invest in a convertible. Accept it cheerfully. You don't want to leave the top down when you are not actually inside driving it. It is too great a temptation for thieves and vandals.
The metal parts of your soft top can wear out or get rusty. Wipe them completely dry if they get wet. Another component of a soft top that can wear out is the electric motor, if your car has one.
The day will eventually come when you have to break down and get your car a new roof. This is a good time to experiment with a different color or to upgrade a plastic rear window to one made of glass. Harsh sunlight can take its toll on a plastic window. They can also tear or get ripped. Another advantage to a glass rear window is the fact that it can have window heating elements built right in.
You will want to arrange your convertible top replacement before it starts to look scruffy and detract from the beauty of the car as a whole. If you follow the tips given above, you should get a decent time before you have to do this.
There are a few things you can do to put off having your car's roof replaced. Protecting it from weather when you are not driving the car one way. You can do this by parking it overnight in a garage or, if this is not available to you, a covered car port. If neither of these options is available to you, it is worth investing in a durable outdoor car cover to protect it from wind, rain, snow, frost and harsh sunlight.
Another thing you can do to preserve your soft top is to keep it free from the algae that can take hold in damp conditions. Just give it a gentle scrub when you are washing your car. There are two reasons for this. One, the car will look better with a clean top. The other reason is in some ways more important; algae are plant-like organisms that can secrete acids. These acids will damage your cabriolet soft top.
If you own cats, or there are cats in your neighborhood, these can be a problem for a soft top cabriolet. They provide a nice, elevated vantage point from where a cat can survey its territory without having to do anything strenuous, like get up and walk around. They are also nice and soft. Soft black tops soak up heat, which cats also love. Unless you have a fully enclosed garage, and you can keep cats out of it, the only way you can protect it from the furry beasts is with a sturdy car cover.
Repeatedly putting the top down and up again will also cause wear and tear on your cabriolet's roof. This is true whether you have to do it manually or whether it is powered by electricity. That's the price of doing business when you are crazy enough to invest in a convertible. Accept it cheerfully. You don't want to leave the top down when you are not actually inside driving it. It is too great a temptation for thieves and vandals.
The metal parts of your soft top can wear out or get rusty. Wipe them completely dry if they get wet. Another component of a soft top that can wear out is the electric motor, if your car has one.
The day will eventually come when you have to break down and get your car a new roof. This is a good time to experiment with a different color or to upgrade a plastic rear window to one made of glass. Harsh sunlight can take its toll on a plastic window. They can also tear or get ripped. Another advantage to a glass rear window is the fact that it can have window heating elements built right in.
You will want to arrange your convertible top replacement before it starts to look scruffy and detract from the beauty of the car as a whole. If you follow the tips given above, you should get a decent time before you have to do this.
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