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Should I Get A Car Cover For My Tesla Model S?
I just bought a Tesla Model S, and I want to make sure I take good care of it. I’m wondering if I should get a cover for it. I’ve heard they can be helpful, but I’ve also heard that they can be damaging. Which is it?
Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Car covers help to protect your car from environmental damages like rain, salt, sleet, and snow. You should definitely get a car cover for your
Tesla Model S
if you park it outside and not in a garage—especially if you live in a cold or rainy place. Car covers are most important if you’re in an area where there’s a lot of moisture as water can be harmful to a number of your car’s components. Cold weather, and the road salt that accompanies it, also can be harmful to uncovered cars.
A car cover shouldn’t be damaging to your car—just make sure that everything is dry when you put it on. You don’t want to trap any moisture underneath.
Good luck picking out a car cover! And don’t forget, the best way to protect your car is by using
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