Protecting Your Ride

Starting January 31, 2009 and continuing on till February 8, 2009.

Ready, set, go! Watch as over 40 manufacturers from around the world participate in removing their car covers, truck covers or suv covers to reveal automotive concepts! Are you ready to uncover recent technology and the newest cars out there? Be a part of experiencing the latest vehicle updates and insider information straight from the manufactures themselves. Are you ready to find out what you might see on the road in the future?

Pennsylvania Convention Center

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Rust on the exterior of a vehicle is a common cause for concern. Exterior rust is the most visible form of degradation, and severely impacts the valuable look of your ride. Remember the parts that can be found below may get overlooked because they are not always in your plain daily view but these can also be damaged by the growth of rust.

You may think that it is a really tough job to take care of the rust that is taking  over your ride but remember your vehicle is built to last. When metal becomes exposed to the elements from a simple scratch, ding, or dent, rust often occurs. If you do have a bit of metal exposed consider a car cover, truck cover or SUV cover. Covering such imperfections as quickly as possible with car covers will help prevent further damage as well as continuous rusting.

You may think that it is a tough job to clean or eliminate rust, but remember giving some attention to detail early on can easily keep your car in great condition!

During the inauguration of Barack Obama did you get a view of his new Cadillac Limousine? This “beast” holds top secrecy security features as well as embroidered presidential seals and custom made luxury and style. This unique design features the comfort of a sedan, the durability of a heavy duty truck and a little bit of tank thrown in for that added protection. This vehicle carriers an extra load of armored material, has an extended length with larger windows that not only provide better all around visibility for the president but are of course made of bulletproof glass. Underneath this tank like exterior stands a mystery of security that will remain in the top most secrecy. The only thing left is some custom made presidential car covers (or limousine covers in this case)to keep those secrets completely covered and don’t worry ….. Empire Covers is on it!

Make sure you are being protected against being a victim of buying a used vehicle with hidden problems that may become costly. Get the details. The first thing you need is the Vehicle’s VIN Number. This is Vehicle Identification number which is a unique serial number used to help identify individual motor vehicles. With this VIN websites such as CARFAX are available to give you a full vehicle history report (sorry, it won’t tell you if the previous owners used car covers or not). Most car dealerships have these available so Remember do not be afraid to ask. The more information someone is willing to give the more chances you will feel comfortable in buying.

Now with this information you can further read about the history of a specific car, Such as Title problems, ownership history and even accidents and Service records.

Stay posted to find out more about buying and selling a vehicle as well as simple car covering tips. Help protect your new or old ride!

Don’t offer car thieves the opportunity to break in. First always remember to Lock your car and take your keys when you get out.

Keep your valuables and personal items out of sight. Items left in the open make your vehicle a more desirable target. If you can take the time to reduce opportunity you are reducing the chances of you becoming a victim .

Car covers can help reduce these chances as well. A thief going through a neighborhood or possibly a parking garage cannot see what is underneath and will not want to take the time to lift it up to see if it is worth stealing, they will most likely just move on to the next car.
Keep in mind a thief’s greatest enemy is time!

Protect your ride now because you never know when a simple investment could turn into a long lost treasure!

Can you imagine yourself coming across a hidden car covered in almost 50 years of dust? Say that this particular vehicle happened to be one of only 17 ever made, in complete original condition with only a few thousand miles.

Well this is actually a true story that has happened to relatives of an orthopedic surgeon in a garage in England. This extremely rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante is a two-seater sports car. This particular vehicle features a sport wheelbase and was said to be one of Bugatti’s most successful models having each one made by hand with individual details. This eight cylinder engine has a four- speed manual gearbox and can reach 60 mph in just ten seconds with a top speed of 130 mph.

The rediscovered vehicle is going to be auctioned off this coming February in France. Many Car enthusiasts expect this vehicle to auction at nearly $4 Million. Not only does this vehicle have extremely low mileage and feature original condition but was said to originally be owned by a British racecar driver. This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante may just end up being the most expensive car ever sold at auction.

The moral of this story is make sure to keep your classic cars under protective covers because you never know what it could be worth in 60 years! So again take the time protecting your ride weather its using a car cover, truck cover, or suv cover, this may just help in someday turning your most enjoyable “toy” into someone else’s most desired collectable!

Man Riding ATV

Wishing you a Safe and Happy New Year!

Enjoy your Holiday Season and don’t forget to check out our Website as we have seasonal specials on car covers to ensure you save time and money. 2009 is going to be a great an exciting year for everyone as well as Empire. Who wouldn’t want to stay up to date and posted on Tips for money saving ideas as well as daily car care instructions made easy? Check back frequently because you never know what will peak your interest.

Do you spend more time in your vehicle then in your actual home? Why do we value the appearance of our homes verses that of our ride? If you take the time to think about it, more of our co workers, employers and friends have the chance to view our vehicles before our homes, so why do we not want that first appearance of our life outside of the office to be flawless?

The more time we spend in our vehicles the more important the comfort look and feel of this is. Give your Ride the coverage that it is asking for! The better protection you give, the less time you will need to spend on standard upkeep.  Getting yourself a car cover will extend the life of your car’s exterior and keep it looking great each and every time you get in it.