Care Care Tips from Your Mercedes-Benz Dealer of Philadelphia in Ft. Washington & West Chester PA near Devon; and in Wilmington DE Cherry Hill NJ.

When you Buy a New Benz, you want to make sure it’s looking good. Weather patterns, dirt, ultraviolet rays and more can all have an impact on the way the exterior of your Mercedes looks. Here are some handy tips to help you keep the outside of your Benz looking new.

1. Protect your paint from the harming effects of the sun.

Ideally, you’ll want to keep your new Mercedes car out of the sun as much as possible. This means parking it in a garage. If you can’t do that, you’ll want to purchase a car cover to protect it from the sun’s rays which will stop your paint from fading. Some car covers do more than just protect against weather as well -- they even come with light padding that can protect your vehicle from everyday light damage. If a bike tips over or a branch falls down, your Mercedes is safe.

2. Secure your loads well.

Even the most meticulous planning can be ruined by an insecure load. If you’re hauling things -- like bikes on a bike rack -- make sure they’re secured properly. Even the slightest insecurity will cause whatever you’re hauling to move during your trip, scratching and denting your beautiful paint job.

3. Wash in winter as well as summer.

Many car owners don’t bother to wash their cars in winter. “What’s the point?” they ask. What’s easily forgotten is that cars aren’t just washed for aesthetic reasons. In fact, that’s just a side benefit. You wash your car to prevent the damage that can be inflicted by sand, slush, ice and road salt. Over a long winter all of that adds up --and that’s exactly what leads to rust and corrosion. Wash your car frequently during the winter, and give the undercarriage a rinse while you’re at it.

4. Wax On. Wax Off.

Waxing isn’t an easy job -- in fact, it’s really hard work -- but it’s absolutely necessary if you want to keep your Mercedes looking new. Not only does it make your car shiny and great to look at, it provides a barrier between your paint and bird droppings, tree sap, and various other environmental hazards.

If you’ve got the outside of your New Mercedes Car looking spic and span and are looking for tips on making your interior look great, click here to read the inverse of this article.