Three Care and Safety Tips for Convertibles

If you’re searching for a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, Keyes European is here to help. We’re not just the dealership you can trust to match you with the perfect vehicle for the road ahead. We also have the information and tips to help you care for it right. Here are a few tips to care for your favorite convertible vehicle.

Close the Top Before You Store

It’s a good idea to park your convertible vehicle in a covered garage but consider taking it one step further. When you store your convertible with the top down, even in a protected environment, there’s a higher chance of the top ripping or cracking. By keeping the top up, you help to prevent damage to the cloth top and the interior.

Handwash Your Convertible Top

Washing your vehicle is essential to prevent grime and dirt from damaging the paint or corroding the metal below. With a hard-top vehicle, driving through an automatic car wash is typically okay, but you’ll want to skip it if you have a convertible. The pressure from a car wash can be too high for the canvas of the top and cause damage or rips you’ll want to avoid.

Avoid Raising or Lowering the Top at Speed

It may seem like common sense, but you want to make sure your vehicle is stopped before you raise or lower the top unless absolutely necessary. If you’re moving too quickly, the top can catch on the wind like a sail and tear or become damaged. A loose top can also be quite dangerous, so put the vehicle in park before adjusting the top.

Schedule a Convertible Test Drive at Keyes European

No matter what your convertible driving needs might be, Keyes European is the dealership you can trust. Visit us for convertible care and to take your first test drive in a Mercedes-Benz convertible today.