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How do you keep cats off your car roof?
How can I keep my neighbor's cats off of my car's roof? Every time I look out the window, their cats are sitting on my car. I wouldn't mind, except that my husband and child are allergic, and I'm worried about dander possibly getting into the car. What can I do?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“This is definitely a frustrating situation, and I completely understand your annoyance. The best way to keep a cat off your roof is to park it in a cat-free structure, like a garage—but unfortunately, if you don’t have access to a building like that, it may be impossible to get their cats off your car.
Cats seek warmth, and metal conducts heat, so it’s actually fairly common for cats to seek out metal surfaces that have been warming up in the sun. Unless you go outside to shoo the cats away every time you see it, they’re not likely to stop climbing on your car, which means that parking it in a garage is your best bet, if you have that option.
If you do park in your driveway, you could try moving your car to a different area, like the street. The cats might not sit on your car when you’re parking on the street, especially if you’re able to park in an area that gets more shade than sun.
You could try to talk with your neighbor, too. However, they may not agree to stop letting their cats outside—so if you don’t have a garage, and if moving your car doesn’t work, you can get a
car cover
in order to keep the car itself free of allergens.If you want to keep your car free from anything that might be more serious than a cat or two, you might want to make sure your insurance is up to date! One of the easiest ways to do this is with
Jerry
—we’ll get you multiple quotes from different top-of-the-line providers so that all you have to do is choose the plan that works best for you. And once you choose, we’ll even help you switch!Best of luck with moving the car—and with teaching an old cat new tricks!”
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