The Charlotte AutoFair in Charlotte, NC, is the number one name in collector cars and the best place for car lovers to gather every April and September at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Not only are collector cars bought and sold at this vintage auto show, but if you already have your dream car, you’ll also find a vast array of vendors selling hard-to-find restoration parts and supplies at the Charlotte AutoFair.

The people behind the Charlotte AutoFair are passionate about collector cars—after all, they have been in the car show business for over 35 years. So we went to these experts to get tips and tricks about how to protect your antique cars:

• Always Keep Your Classic Car Under Wraps: Keep your car stored indoors, but don’t forget to also protect it with a durable and breathable car cover that will keep it free from dust, moisture, and other hazards.
• Drive The Car Regularly: Your collector cars deserve to be seen, and not just when you peel back the tarp. In fact, the people behind the Charlotte AutoFair advise you to take her for a spin on a regular basis. This will give you a chance to change the car’s oil, fluids and gas. By regularly driving your antique cars, you can spot issues like flat tires, seals drying out and leaking, and battery corrosion. 
• Avoid Road Salt: Take regular drives in your antique cars, but exercise caution during the winter. Just one spin around the block on a wet, salty road can lead to surface rust on your exterior. The car's suspension parts and exhaust can also quickly get corroded, too.  
• Let The Car Warm Up: Charlotte AutoFair wants to remind you to always let your collector cars warm up properly. This gives oil—crucial to lubricating all the important moving parts of your car—time to get where it needs to be. A good rule of thumb: You’re good to go once the arrow is on the mid-point of the temperature gauge.

These are just a few of the helpful hints that will keep your antique cars in top-notch shape. Don’t forget to come down to the Charlotte AutoFair car trade show in Charlotte, NC, this April or September. Whether you want to buy a car, sell a car or just browse with your fellow car enthusiasts, you can get more information on their website. Or give them a call at (704) 841-1990 for more information.