When we purchase a car, we want to keep it looking as good as new without even scratches on the doors. However, the increasing number of vehicles on the road is only increasing the number of accidents, if not at least scratches on our auto doors. The lack of adequate parking spaces and big sized vehicles are complicating matters and we find at the receiving end of scratched auto doors.

In order to cut costs, manufacturers have discarded protective plastic door strips on new cars and left us at the mercy of other vehicles. So how do we protect our auto doors from scratches? Here are a few great ways of solving the problem.

• When you shop for a car, go for the one with molded plastic strips on the doors. If you like a particular model without strips, at least ensure you can fit the strips as an accessory.
• Always try to park your vehicle at the far end of the parking space for freedom from fast and unruly vehicles. Most people tend to jostle for space in front of the shopping mall or theatre etc. Avoid the most sought after parking places and protect your auto doors from vehicles that want to move in a hurry.
• Try to choose corner parking slots to cover one end. It will eliminate the chances of scratches or dents from that end. At the other end, you can reduce the occurrence of scratched auto doors as less number of vehicles are likely to be parked.
• Try to park as parallel as possible to other vehicles to minimize contact.
• If possible, park your vehicle in a space next to a smaller vehicle which gives some protection to your auto doors.

You can protect your auto doors adequately with these measures and proper implementation will deliver good results.