How often does a soft top need to be replaced?
You shouldn't need to replace the roof of your cabriolet. If you care for your roof properly with regular maintenance, cleaning and weatherproofing, it should last the life of the car. There are plenty of cars on the road from the 1960s which still have their original roofs.
With that said, some wear is unavoidable and if you are using your car and frequently lowering and raising the hood, this wear will become evident. If you have a desirable car which has kept its value, it may be worth replacing the hood, if the condition of the hood is lowering the value of the car.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 29/08/2022 13:02