Preserving the beauty, majesty and value of luxury cars requires specialist valeting, and trusting a car with knowledgeable hands and dedicated equipment is key to ensuring they are perfectly protected for years and decades to come.
This is especially true with particularly rare models such as the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, sold at auction for €135m (£114m) and by far the most expensive car in the world.
These types of cars require specialist care, ideally as regularly as possible with a personalised approach focused on the needs of your car and how you tend to drive it, but when should you prioritise booking an appointment?
As with spring cleaning a house, valeting can sometimes be seen as seasonal, and with that in mind, here are the times you should book a valet each year to enhance the longevity of your luxury car.
Why Should You Book A Valet In June Or July?
As some drivers have experienced during the heatwave during the spring bank holiday, summer is a particularly rough time for cars due to the combination of UV radiation and dry, dusty winds coming from the east.
The centrepiece is a UV-protective wax, designed specifically to stop any bleaching of the paintwork, alongside a specialist conditioner for the dashboard to stop sun damage, fabric protection and a general clean to keep the overall interior fresh.
Why Should You Book A Valet In September Or October?
By late September, even the latest summer heat has dissipated, and your car is getting its first taste of the winter conditions, as well as lashings of rain, wind and leaves falling against it.
A valet can help winterise your car, repairing any broken paintwork to avoid the bodywork being exposed to the elements, whilst a long-life wax coat is applied to provide ample protection whether you plan on driving in the season or not.
Why Should You Book A Valet In March?
After winter, a valet can help to remove any vestiges of winter, fix the damage caused by snow and road salt, and give the car a general spring clean.