Any recommendations for a car cover?

[CrippsCorner]

Hi due to my current situation my Clio (182) is going to going unused for some time... I'm thinking of chucking a car cover over it whilst the weather's so crap. I can see some quite cheap ones on eBay but is it worth paying more for something better?

Also, what else is it worth doing... perhaps removing the battery and keeping it on a trickle charge?

 

[Mr R.]

My car has always lived under a cover.
Do not put a thin cover on the car as it will wear the paint away and scratch it.

I had a cover zone cover on mine for about 4 year's which has mirror pockets.
The bird's pecked at it so I've now got a £50 from Halfords which isn't as thick or has the mirror pockets but it will do for now.

 

[coverman]

Beware of the lack of breathability of cheap covers, and lack of UV resistance and lack of UV blocking.( the 1*2 has lots of plastic parts, vulnerable to UV degradation). A good cover should also be tailored for the specific car
model

 

[-J-]

http://instagram.com/p/wJuGWXiTBD/

Halfords Advance Small cover on mine.

Breathable, soft and waterproof.

 

[CrippsCorner]

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...halfords-advanced-all-seasons-car-cover-small

Cheers guys that one looks okay then. Is there any additional tips? Is it worth leaving a small gap for the windows? I have a small leak somewhere that's made my foot wells damp... thinking of chucking one of these in for good measure?

http://www.halfords.com/car-seats-t...avanning/caravanning/air-dry-car-dehumidifier

 

[Nafoff]

Interesting thread, also looking at purchasing one of these as my project car is going away to be stored, keeping the paint pristine isn't an issue as it is going to paint once it comes back out of storage, but it may be worth buying a better cover for the future

 

[CrippsCorner]

I got the one from Halfords in the end btw, it's good. Been going some round here recently with mega winds but hasn't been flapping about making noise or anything.

 

[MrBlonde]

Anyone bought one from Argos?,thinking of getting one to,as where my allocated parking space is now its in the corner under some trees,soo birds s**t and tree sap :down:

 

[magic354]

If you want to spend megabucks then I have a Classic Edition cover and cannot praise it enough. They are pricey, but appear very well made, great customer service and knowing that you are supporting a local business as opposed to HalFrauds. I have their fitted indoor cover, but their winter outdoor covers are supposedly very good as well:

https://www.classicadditions.com/en-GB/renault-clio-rs-ultimate-outdoor-car-cover/vmd_10077-169825

 

[gambit]

Wow pricey but well specced

 

[magic354]

Wow pricey but well specced

That they are, bit of a treat I got myself- looked at it as more of an investment in keeping the car nice

 

[Silent_Scone]

Halfords Advance Small cover on mine.

Breathable, soft and waterproof.

No issues here with that one, used it throughout the year. Cats like it, though...

 

[JB21]

I just use a cheapo breathable Amazon one and a few large silica bags to prevent damp.

 

[MrBlonde]

I got one from ECP & happy with it!.its good quality.

 

[Mr R.]

Cover Zone for me.

 

[JD]

Cover Zone for me.

Which one, Scott?

 

[Mr R.]

Which one, Scott?

The Storm force one bud. [emoji2]

 

[KitsonRis]

Make sure you get one that has straps that go under the car to keep it on. The one I have doesn't and it is a right pain, to the point where I didn't bother using it. Saying that it wasn't an expensive one.

I jave also put one of those dehumidifier crustal boxes things that collect water inside the car, just to help keep the damp away from the inside when it isn't being used.

 

[JD]

Make sure you get one that has straps that go under the car to keep it on. The one I have doesn't and it is a right pain, to the point where I didn't bother using it. Saying that it wasn't an expensive one.

I jave also put one of those dehumidifier crustal boxes things that collect water inside the car, just to help keep the damp away from the inside when it isn't being used.

That's a nice idea actually, cheers.

 

[cat171]

Yeah get one with the straps etc, they really work when it's windy. I have this one, only ever used it a few times (pic from years ago)