Car Care

Winter is coming as well as a season of car storage.

Are you really preoccupied with how properly store your car to prevent car tyre flatting and other car damages? Today we are going to talk about car tyre cushions, their benefits and how they would help keep your tyres in good condition.

Autumn is a very beautiful season: magnificent colourful landscapes of ocher, brown and red hues, very special luminosity, fruits and delicious vegetables (mushrooms, chestnuts, pomegranates, pumpkin etc...). But in terms of auto protection, many factors are more harmful...

How does condensation form?

Condensation occurs when water suspended in the air turns into droplets and sticks to your car (especially on the coldest parts such as chrome and windows). 2 factors are very favourable to the formation of condensation: the lack of insulation and the ratio between temperature and humidity relative to the air. This is called dew point (when the temperature drops and the air can no longer hold the water vapour suspension)

How to De-Ice Your Windshield Fast?

What is frost?

Frost is a deposit of water vapour that solidifies on your car's windows and other parts. It is a common (and very unpleasant) phenomenon that occurs when the air is too saturated and the humidity level is very high.

The winter is coming.  Are you thinking about how to avoid frozen windscreen?

Here is a compilation of auto tips and tricks that will help you solve your little problems related to winter frost. Good road!

Special winter window washer fluid

In winter, it is very important to fill the windscreen washer reservoir with a product that is resistant to low temperatures so that the liquid does not freeze and therefore cannot be used when you need it...

In the absence of a special low-temperature product, you can add 1/3 of household alcohol to your classic car screenwash liquid or use 2/3 of demineralized water mixed with 1/3 of household alcohol and add a drop of dishwashing liquid

Choosing and Applying the Right Equipment

There are special equipment and items that you can use for oil changes. Many different types of equipment such as radiator protection/cleaner, oil change fluid, slip, grease spray, rust remover, or interior care fluid allow you to take the best care of your vehicle.

Choosing the right compatible engine oil for your vehicle can seem like a difficult task when you realize how many engine oil options are available on the market. The first thing you should do is check your vehicle's owner's guidebook or service booklet. In addition, you can get personalized oil advice from Rektol’s Classic Oil Advice p

All parts of your car are important, but it's the tyres that do the most demanding job, carrying the whole thing. Therefore, if you are going to invest in your car's maintenance, you should start with tyres.

Protected tyres will always have a healthier future driving experience. In this case, purchasing special equipment for your tyres is actually an investment because, thanks to that equipment, you do not have to change your tyres when you decide to take your car out of storage

There is no such thing as the sole problem in storing cars for a long time without moving; many issues can combine in different ways and impair the car's function. For example, you may be worried about the security of the vehicle you store outside, or you may anticipate the damage caused by weather conditions. Also, external deformations can be caused by interaction with nature or people. Exposure of classic or luxury cars to the sun directly causes significant damage from UV rays

For a vehicle to be safe and sound as a whole, the quality and status of all its parts are fundamental, especially the tyres. Your tyres are your car’s contact point to the ground unless you roll it over often. Therefore they are the most important parts your car has if you really want a safe drive. Of course, you also have to protect your tyres when your vehicle is stationary. Most people who buy a classic or a high-end luxury vehicle would want to store them for weeks without moving because of depreciation and costs.

In some cases, you might want to take your car outside to either move it or take it for a drive. However, you don't want to have to worry about every single ray of sunshine hitting your paint. There are several ways to protect your car's paint layer from harmful UV rays, as the older paints were simply not made to withstand UV rays. And even if you had your classic blessed with a new paint job, you will want to protect that, nevertheless.