Motorists who have a red or blue car on their driveway could be at risk of being landed with a hefty bill
UK drivers, watch out! If you’ve got a red or blue car parked up, get ready for potential anguish. You might end up with an eye-watering £5,000 bill due to sneaky bird droppings threatening your vehicle’s bodywork.
David Edwards from National Numbers sounds the alarm: “Choosing your car colour might seem like a simple aesthetic decision, but this data suggests otherwise.
“Bird droppings are not only unsightly – they’re also highly acidic, which means they can cause serious damage to your paintwork if left untreated. If you own a red or blue car, you’re unfortunately more likely to have to deal with this frustrating issue.”
Stats from Halfords reveal that red cars bear the brunt of the birds’ onslaught, attracting 18% of bird mess incidents. Edwards advises car owners: “Many people don’t realise how much damage bird droppings can do until it’s too late.”
He tips off drivers on keeping their motors unscathed: “By taking a few proactive steps – such as choosing a less targeted colour, parking smart, and cleaning off droppings quickly – car owners can protect their paintwork and save themselves the cost of future repairs.”
Checkatrade drops the bill bombshell explaining how by not sorting out the muck immediately, it could mean shelling out up to £5,000 for a full respray and bodywork repaint.
In conclusion, if your car does fall prey to a bird doing its business on it, the best advice is to clean it off immediately to save yourself up to £5,000.