Fireworks vs. paint

New Year’s Eve is dangerous for cars, except …

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The pyrotechnics in the New Year's Eve sky are usually beautiful to look at. But the rockets also come down again, and fireworks are often shot at ground level for all they're worth. So how do you prevent fireworks from damaging your car? And what if it does happen?

Car owners who have to park their vehicle outside on New Year's Eve fear for their car because of the annual fireworks display. There is no need to worry about over-the-counter fireworks: provided they are used correctly, burnt-out rockets that fall onto the car roof do not cause any major damage.