Falling leaves make the roads slippery in autumn. The leaves can also attack the paint and provide a moist muff in the interior. In autumn you should not only free garden and sidewalks regularly from foliage, but also the car. Because the fallen leaves can damage the car permanently.
If the foliage penetrates into body seats, it can clog the water drains there. Wet floor mats, misted windows and an overall damp interior are often the result. Popular hiding places are, for example, the gutters under the bonnet and the cracks between the trunk lid and side panel. But leaves also tend to stick in ventilation grilles or the corners and edges of hinges as well as the drain holes in the doors. A critical area for autumn leaves are also sunroofs. If their drainage channels are clogged, the rainwater runs over the frame and then behind the side panel into the footwell.
Even on the body, leaves cause permanent damage. They retain moisture and also release tannic acid - both attack paint and metal. It is therefore advisable to regularly remove the foliage from the bodywork. This is usually done quickly and easily by hand. The sometimes underlying mud is removed with a damp cloth or sponge. In low places also helps a handle to the vacuum cleaner. With a little polish, the areas can then not only be shinier, but also smoother - so that the foliage can not settle again so quickly.