Prolonged Sun exposure

It's valid. Direct sunlight destroys plastic and tires in a much shorter time than shade or garage. Armour-all will help, but even better is a carpet dash cover, a windshield shade that goes inside, and best of all a canvas car cover On the contrary, a dirty car will be protected better by the fact the dirt, and crap will block or reduce sunlight. Except bird-poop, that eats paint and should be cleaned off asap White cars stay cooler, a proven fact ans always park car with HVAC set on fresh air not re-circulate ....Mom and Dad know more than you may think

In response to @fordnut Okay but you can't go forever without washing the car. I'm sure a clean car with reflect more light than a dirty car and thereby be cooler. Also during the winter you need to periodically wash the car otherwise the salt will start to corrode the paint... http://consumerreports.org/cro/201 2/12/do-s-and-don-ts-of-washing- your-car/index.htm And actually this article says it's best not to leave layers of dirt a can grime build up as this can damage the paint. Hey you'd be surprised. Kids know more than their parents think.

Dude, I wasn't suggesting you never wash the car. geez that's silly and I never said that

sounds like your parents dont want you driving their 2014 accord...should have gotten you an older car then they wouldn't be so worried about its condition. besides not many people keep their cars that long these days.