Car covers

[scala]

Does anyone here use a car cover? I only use my car at the weekends and get fed up with washing, polishing, sealing and waxing on a Sunday only for it to piss down during the week and ruin all my handy work. I don't have a garage to park in and thought about getting a car cover for protection.

My only apprehension is that having a covered car parked on a road might draw attention to what's underneath, resulting in either

a: bored school kids removing or damaging the cover
b: petty criminals believing it be 'off road' and therfore a handy recsource for spare parts

What do you reckon?

 

[Rich]

Agree fully on the drawing interest to what is under there - as soon as you cover something up it makes people inquisitive.

If you do get one pay for a decent quality one.

 

[scala]

Thanks for your opinion; still in two minds but it would keep the paintwork clean and hopefully protect it against stone chips from passing vehicles.

What counts as a decent quality one though? Halfrauds do there own make at around £35 quid.

Perhaps I should just buy a large tent and park the car in that

 

[jamesp24]

Im thinking about getting one.

 

[Rich]

A decent breathable properly fitted cover suitable for leaving all week is £100 quid at least.

 

[jamesp24]

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/store/home.php?cat=310 130quid.

 

[lusty v-tec]

Does anyone here use a car cover? I only use my car at the weekends and get fed up with washing, polishing, sealing and waxing on a Sunday only for it to piss down during the week and ruin all my handy work. I don't have a garage to park in and thought about getting a car cover for protection.

My only apprehension is that having a covered car parked on a road might draw attention to what's underneath, resulting in either

a: bored school kids removing or damaging the cover
b: petty criminals believing it be 'off road' and therfore a handy recsource for spare parts

What do you reckon?

get one from thecovercompany.co.uk

They are about 300 quid but have really good non-scratch liners and some are can even protect the body from light knocks.

 

[scala]

Thanks for the link.

 

[scala]

I wouln't pay £300 simply because someone else could easily steal it. Why can't people just stop stealing stuff and the world would be a happier place.

 

[Rich]

http://www.classicadditions.com/

 

[jamesp24]

There sellin on ebay for 60 quid.

 

[scala]

This one on Halfrauds looks alright for the price
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...logId=10151&productId=213843&categoryId=31406

 

[jamesp24]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...ryZ72192QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[scala]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...ryZ72192QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Ultrasonic welded seam with elasticated hem and reinforced side eyelets for supreme security.

Nice!

 

[benhwolves]

i used to cover mine up, only to find that one day, depiste it being secured, the wind got hold of it and it left marks on the paint so if i was you i wouldnt bother.

 

[Brand86]

Those air bubble ones are good - that are giant cocoons, and do not come in contact with the paint.

Only downside is that they are fairly expensive and just invite vandals...probably easier to build yourself a garage!

 

[springer]

http://www.classicadditions.com/

Got one of these for my S1 Escort RS Turbo and know a load of people in the RSOC with them and they are REALLY fussy owners!
Top notch covers which are soft linned
http://www.classicadditions.com/heavyduty_waterproof_car_covers.cfm?CFID=9171830&CFTOKEN=28644162

Or just go the whole hog and get one of these,bet you will get the piss taken out of you though:
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/images/gallery/Full/carcoon-outside-1.jpg

 

[scala]

http://www.classicadditions.com/

Got one of these for my S1 Escort RS Turbo and know a load of people in the RSOC with them and they are REALLY fussy owners!
Top notch covers which are soft linned
http://www.classicadditions.com/heavyduty_waterproof_car_covers.cfm?CFID=9171830&CFTOKEN=28644162

Or just go the whole hog and get one of these,bet you will get the piss taken out of you though:
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/images/gallery/Full/carcoon-outside-1.jpg

If your car was parked in, wrapped, sealed, or whatever the correct term is for using that last example, it would look like a police crime scene investigation is taking place in your drive way. Some chavey little kids could have fun with a penknife though.

 

[springer]

Got one of these for my S1 Escort RS Turbo and know a load of people in the RSOC with them and they are REALLY fussy owners!
Top notch covers which are soft linned
http://www.classicadditions.com/heavyduty_waterproof_car_covers.cfm?CFID=9171830&CFTOKEN=28644162

Or just go the whole hog and get one of these,bet you will get the piss taken out of you though:
http://www.carcoon.co.uk/images/gallery/Full/carcoon-outside-1.jpg

If your car was parked in, wrapped, sealed, or whatever the correct term is for using that last example, it would look like a police crime scene investigation is taking place in your drive way. Some chavey little kids could have fun with a penknife though.

Yep,ok for storage for older cars that dont get used for winter