The car auto cover is not simply a car cover, it has to do so much more, just take a few minutes and run through the following list, it could save you bucks.

Depending on where you are going to store your vehicle, outside a waterproof cover is still the only choice, as a decent cover not only protects against water, but also dirt, grime, frost, snow, small wind debris, tree sap, birds, hail, snow, Sun ultra violet, if the vehicle will only be stored inside then it generally will only need dust, dirt and grime protection.

Did you know.. if a non waterproof cover is fitted and this gets wet it can actually do more damage than not having a cover in the first place, this is due to the cover actually holding water and moisture against the surfaces of your vehicle.

A general cover is fine for covering a car that’s not cared about too much, but ill fitting covers have more pockets which hold water when it rains, and they move due to wind and rain, this can over time depending on the inside of the cover actually lead to scratches and swirl marks, so purchasing a cheap cover really can be false economy.

Even mild sunshine over a period of time will dim any cars paintwork; an opaque car cover will help to greatly reduce the risk of this.

The cover must also be breathable, if a vehicle is covered whilst the engine is hot or on warm day’s moisture/condensation can form, and if it cannot escape then it can aid the creation of corrosion.

An auto car cover which is actually designed for your car model will not only be easier to put on, but it will certainly look much tidier when fitted.

A decent car cover will last you many years if properly looked after, when looking for your car cover checkout the manufacturer’s warranty period 4 years is not uncommon.

Questions & Answers

I have a custom car where can I get a suitable cover?
Many companies are only too happy to make custom covers.

Is it possible to protect a car cover from theft?
Many manufacturers can provide locking kits to prevent this.

Do I have to clean the car before covering?
Storing a clean car is always recommended, but this really depends on how dirty the vehicle is, especially if it will be covered for days on end, bird droppings and even some tree sap can be corrosive and discolor paintwork if left. If the car cover moves due to wind small pieces of grit or dirt may cause paintwork scratches.
Apart from offering protection against the elements the main function of the car cover is to keep your car clean which really defeats the object by covering a very dirty car.

What is the best overall car cover?
The best overall car cover should encompass all of the above factors, plus it should also have a non abrasive lining which poses no risk to the vehicles paintwork.

Which colors can I choose from?
Auto car covers are most commonly seen in grey, but many manufacturers now offer a larger varied selection of colors.

How much will an auto car cover cost?
A basic car cover of a general design which will cover most cars will only cost around $20, but cheaper covers such as this are not recommended as they offer little or no protection when compared to the better made covers which can cost upwards of $100 which is a cheap price to pay when you look at the protection if offers.

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Posted: January 18th, 2008 under auto car cover.
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