The days are getting longer, the weekend weather is improving, and that car that has spent the winter wet, muddy, or tucked away in the garage is calling your name again. Spring is a good time to give your car a proper once-over — not just a bucket of soapy water, but an actual reset that addresses what winter has left behind.

You’ve just bought a new car. The paint is flawless, the finish is sharp, and everything about it still feels brand new. Protecting it straight away can feel like an unnecessary expense — after all, the car is already perfect.