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In a perfect world, our cars would never break down, they would never get dirty and they would stay exactly how they looked when they first left the factory, BUT, let’s get real here. Stuff happens. Especially when you live a very busy lifestyle, on the go, with a family or with many passengers getting in and out of your car bringing the outside, inside!

The best way to make car maintenance (and your life) that little bit easier is by forward thinking, prevention and maintenance. Not all of us have the time or money to get our cars valeted or serviced every single week so, here’s 5 simple car care hacks that will help you to prevent damage and keep on top of dirt and mess in an easy and cost effective way.

1. Crumbs in your nooks and crannies?

The inside of a car is full of hard to reach places, where things like sand and crumbs can collect. There are also knobs, buttons and dials that also get sticky and grubby very quickly. To keep on top of every day traffic and prevent the build-up of dirt, keep a soft bristle toothbrush in your glove box as a handy tool to give the small cracks, gaps and compartments of your car a once over every now and again. It’s a great accessory to use when vacuuming, particularly for sand.

2. Sticky fingers and snotty noses?

Keep a box of tissues or napkins and some trusty hand sanitiser close by. True life savers if you have children or enjoy going on road trips and eating inside your car. We absolutely love Stayzon’s alcohol free sanitiser, which is safe to use on anything from hands and face to surfaces and accessories. Ultimate travel companion!

3. A load of old rubbish?

If your car is prone to becoming a bit of a refuse site, with plastic bottles and wrappers everywhere, keep smells, spillages, dirt and grime to a minimum by creating a waste bin which you can place in one of the foot wells. Grab a large plastic cereal container with a flip lid and line the inside with a plastic bag.

4. Necessities and accessories?

For those who spend a great deal of time in their car, it can often become like a second bedroom, packed full of things like spare gym gear, toiletries, shopping bags and for families, there may always be a need for toys, baby change gear and so on… Keep everything tidy and in one place by popping a compartmented storage box in the boot of the car.

5. Pesky pet hair?

Our gorgeous, adorable fur babies are a joy, but their fur can be something we are trying to remove forever! Avoid dirt, fur and odours by investing in a pet seat hammock to help keep your pets out of direct contact with your beloved car seats. There are lots of different styles and qualities online and many have buckles so you can keep it in one place and ensure your interior remains protected. Maybe even an investment for those with kids!?

If keeping your car clean and in mint condition is a big priority to you, simple life hacks such as these are a great way to help stay on top of daily dust, fluff and other stuff. Give some of these a go and prepare to be amazed!

For a long term solution to car protection, Permagard’s interior and exterior treatments are a great way to add prevention over cure. Our treatments use state of the art technology like no other, helping to keep your car shiny, protected and fabulously fresh. With a lifelong warranty for all customers, which covers most things including elemental damage, Permagard is a great way to add ongoing peace of mind and a touch of luxury to any new or used car.

There are few moments more exciting than buying a new car. I mean, your first-born child is probably up there, but for the rest of us, a shiny new vehicle will be the apple of your eye when you first roll it out the door.

So what happens at the point of purchase when the retailer is throwing in all the extras and then starts to upsell you? How do you filter through the add-ons and select what is worth your time and money?

Undoubtedly, we have all heard about paint protection and enough people have given that wide-eyed shake of the head to make anyone believe that protecting paint is an unnecessary waste of money. And to be fair, this premise is not entirely unfounded.

For years, the market was saturated with overpriced and underperforming tonics that amounted to little more than snake oil. Products like this had little to no scientific research and offered such limited protection that it isn’t any wonder you would think yourself hard done by if you had bought into the gimick.

Well, finally, we can leave those days behind. Permagard has extensive real world evidence and quantifiable data that supports the products. The polymer based paint protection offers a barrier that, unlike wax or polish, which can eventually deteriorate the paintwork, will bond to the paint particles and prevent damage caused by environmental factors.

Not only does the data express efficacy in terms of prolonging the durability of the paint on your car, it also indicates better performance. Permagard has developed its technology for over 14 years, working in the Australian commercial aviation industry.

Although your car may not be facing extreme temperatures up to 50 degrees above or below zero, facing high speed winds while travelling faster than 800kph, or suffering from drag at altitudes of 30 thousand feet, it is still facing extreme conditions that are inherent to Australian climate.

Permagard is insulative, protective and has a lifetime warranty. This means that for a discerning buyer, Permagard will offer tangible benefits, boosting re-sale value and reducing the amount of time you need to spend washing.

Will your car look better for longer with Permagard by insulating paint and prolonging brightness? Definitely. Will your paint protection last longer than your car? Maybe. Will your car be as precious to you as your first born? Let’s not answer that in case we get in trouble, but you get the picture.

Don’t trust just any paint protection, though. If you have a genuine financial interest in how you will protect your new car, then a coating of snake oil will not cut it. You need the real deal and the realest deal is Permagard.