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Dealing with Covid-19: Keep your vehicle in good shape during lockdown

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While an indoor parking spot would be the best choice, using a car cover can be a decent alternative

Sanjay Datta
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a prolonged lockdown. We are to stay in the confines of our homes and practise social distancing. Given the stern guidelines, you would have very few reasons to drive your car. If you are working from home, your car is likely to be used only for the weekly or biweekly trips for grocery shopping, or maybe not even that. 

However, this long period of hibernation and limited usage can have a negative impact on your vehicle. Estimates suggest nearly 30 million vehicles will lie idle. To ensure that your car remains niggle-free and in roadworthy