Car Cover Options

[john-melbourne 6]

Hi Guys,

 

I need to buy a cover to cover my very leaky roofed CTI! Unfortunately funds don't permit my to buy a quality one for £150+ I bought a cheap one from ebay for a tenner and it lets more water in than you would believe! I have tried searching the forum but the recommendations are for the expensive ones, and like i said unfortunately budget doesn't stretch that far

 

I have seen this one from ECP:

 

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/winter-essentials/winter-maintenance/car-covers/?549778621&0&cc5_112

 

I know it wont be the best quality but hopefully it would do a job, or can anyone suggest something for a similar amount of money? I was just thinking about buying a tarpaulin and some bungee straps as the cars not in use, so the cover would only need to come off to do work on the car anyway.

 

Thanks

 

John

 

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Assuming you are wanting the car on the road at some point, would you not be better to spend the money you are planning to buy a cover with, by putting it towards a new roof for the car? Do not put a tarp over it, as they will rub through the paint.

[john-melbourne 6]

Hi Tom,

 

I have a 2nd hand roof and frame waiting to go on, its just a matter of having the confidence to do it. Is it a pretty much a straight swap over? Do any parts need to be saved from the old one?

 

Thanks

 

John

[analog_addict 1]

Just use a tarp with bungee cords. I have heavy fabric cover and it keeps the water out but is a massive faff to get on and off.

 

I just use a 4 quid tarp and bungees now if I need it covered.

[acox99 74 1 Cars]

I got a halfords one last October for £50. Worked great over winter. Stayed secure as it has 3 straps. Fully waterproof and breathable. No damage to paintwork. I would recommend.

[acox99 74 1 Cars]

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-styling/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-advanced-all-seasons-car-cover-small

 

Can't remember if it's a small or medium

[GTI6BOY 29]

Got those halfords covers for all my cars. Very good value for money

[stufarri 98 3 Cars]

I have bought 2 Hilka covers from Ebay.

 

Small fits 205s the medium one fits 309s. There were £21.99 posted. Only been on a few days but are waterproof, UV protected and fit well with a bungee (not supplied)fitted under the car using the 2 stitched in loops they are taught too. They are far better than the £10 ones I have bought previously.

[iPlod999 143 1 Cars]

If you can cover up just the roof.

 

I would wash, polish and put a long lasting coat of wax on the bodywork.

 

Much prefer the car to get wet and dry naturally than a cover which would trap water, moisture and damage the paintwork when rubbing about in the wind.