Rear-wheel drive sports car: how to properly preserve it in autumn and winter

Rear-wheel drive car and cold season

Rear-wheel drive provides perfect balance on dry roads. The engine transmits power to the rear wheels and provides exceptional steering precision. But in autumn or winter , grip deteriorates. Fallen leaves, cold weather, and rain make the road slippery, and traction becomes more difficult.

💡My Roadster® tip: fit winter tires if you take your car out regularly during the cold season, they provide better grip, safer braking and protect your bodywork from a possible spin.

Keeping your sports car running during the winter

If your car is going to be in the garage for a good part of the season, it is essential to run it regularly :

• Allow the engine to warm up gradually before any use.
• Don't rev the engine when cold, especially on older models like a Nissan 350Z or Mazda MX-5 .
• When the weather is nice, take a short drive to warm up all the fluids and prevent the seals or hoses from drying out.

💡A gently maintained engine is an engine that retains its reliability and original sound for a long time.

Why use a protective cover in your garage?

Some people still protect their cars with a sheet, towel, or old cloth. However, these unsuitable fabrics trap dust and moisture , and can cause micro-scratches with every rub.

A specific and suitable indoor car cover offers much more than just coverage: it acts as a second protective skin.

STRETCH™ My Roadster® covers are designed specifically for sports cars:

• Stretchy and breathable fabric that fits perfectly to the body.
• Soft interior that won't scratch paint.
• Protection against dust, moisture and friction.
• Elegant design, ideal for a Porsche 911 , Alpine A110 , Boxster , BMW Z4 or any other sports car.

💡Before covering your car , make sure it is completely dry . After washing or going out in the rain, ideally wait until the next day before putting the cover on. This prevents excess water from being trapped, which can lead to condensation and oxidation.

The right actions for winter

• Wash the bodywork to remove salt and dirt.
• Check the tire pressure, which drops in the cold.
• Keep the battery charged with a trickle charger .
• Ventilate the garage and remove the cover from time to time.

Respecting your car means prolonging the pleasure

Whether it's a Porsche 911 , an Alpine A110 , a BMW Z4 , an MX-5 or a 350Z , every car deserves the utmost attention. In autumn and winter, it's time to pamper it: cover it, let it breathe and let it rest in the best conditions.

With a suitable My Roadster® protective cover , your car will stay shiny, protected and ready to hit the road again when the good weather returns.