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Can A Car Cover Damage My Suzuki SX4?

So I’ve been using a car cover for a while to keep snow and salt off my Suzuki SX4, but recently I heard that covers can actually damage your car. Is that true?

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Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, a car cover technically can damage a
Suzuki SX4
—or any other car. If you’re careful, though, it shouldn’t be an issue.
Apart from dust and debris, a car cover also acts as a waterproof barrier to keep harmful moisture off of your car.
This can become a problem, however, if there is any existing moisture on/in the car, or in the cover. If that happens, the moisture will become trapped and won’t be able to escape—this could lead to rust and other issues.
Your car’s safety is a serious matter. Always be careful when putting your car cover on to make sure there’s no lurking moisture. You also need to be careful when picking out
car insurance
for the Suzuki—the wrong policy could have a dramatic impact on your car’s protection as well as your wallet!
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