Summer is here, don't let your car get close to these trees: Their resale value drops a lot

With the increasing temperatures in the summer months, drivers generally prefer shaded areas when parking their vehicles. However, experts warn that these shades can sometimes cause permanent damage that can reduce the value of the vehicle. Some tree species in particular can cause irreversible stains on vehicle paint with the resin they secrete and the sticky pollen they shed.

RESIN TREES ARE DANGEROUS

According to car care experts, vehicles parked for long periods of time under resinous or pollen-rich trees such as pine, acacia, lime and poplar can eventually face dulling, burn marks and permanent stains on the paint. These natural substances interact with the sun, stick to the vehicle's body surface, wear away the polish and damage the paint.

This causes the value of the vehicle to decrease in the future, especially in second-hand sales. Because paint renewal or cleaning processes are both costly and damage originality, they have a negative impact on the buyer.

IS WASHING A SOLUTION? NOT IF IT IS LATE

When resin and pollen stains on the vehicle body are noticed, it is recommended to wash the vehicle quickly. However, stains that are waited for a long time can penetrate too deep to be removed with soap and water. In this case, professional polishing or painted surface cleaning is required, which comes back to the vehicle owners as an additional expense.

“DON’T JUST LOOK AT THE SHADOW WHEN CHOOSING A PARKING SPACE”

Automotive experts underline that drivers park their vehicles in places that will damage them in the long run while looking for shade:

“In the heat of summer, everyone wants to park their car in a cool place, this is natural. However, some trees do more than provide shade. Resins stick to the paint, pollen combines with the sun and burns the coating. Although shade may seem like a comfort, it can cause thousands of liras of damage without you even realizing it.”

WHICH TREES SHOULD YOU STAY AWAY FROM?

Experts emphasize that parking for long periods of time should be avoided, especially under trees such as pine, lime, acacia and poplar. If parking is necessary in the shade of such a tree, it is recommended to cover the vehicle with a protective tarpaulin.