If you enjoy having a shiny and spotless car, your worst enemies are dust, debris, bird droppings and the sun's UV rays. All of these can affect your car's exterior, either temporarily or permanently.

A car cover is meant to keep your car clean, but the cover itself will get dirty as a result, and you'll have to be careful of mold and rust.

If you want to keep your car in pristine shape, you'll need to make sure it's protected from the elements. Over time, exposure to wind, rain, snow and sun can wear down your vehicle's exterior and ...