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Car cover recommendation #1611460
12/11/2017 15:19
12/11/2017 15:19
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Scottish Borders
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I'm taking the car off the road today and without having access to indoor storage it's on my drive with the following cover on it:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-acc...ar-cover-medium

If anyone's thinking of doing something similar I can recommend this cover certainly on the fit at least. The coop is fully covered with only 25% of the wheels exposed. Dunno how it will cope with the winter weather but it came out on top on a recent Autoexpress review so should be up to the job smile

By the way I'm not affiliated to Halfords in any way etc etc..


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611479
13/11/2017 06:37
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Storm force ! Great cover but expensive!

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611485
13/11/2017 09:19
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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I've had a Halfords cover on a Mini for the last 18 months and it seems to be holding up pretty well. Going a bit green now but still keeping the car dry. The only problem with it is that it is being used on a proper Mini and the Small size is far too big! I have one for my Coupe too but haven't used it much as I try to use the car at least once each week.


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: andyps] #1611488
13/11/2017 11:28
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I always worry that movement of the cover in the wind and rain will scratch the paintwork. am i wrong in thinking this? confused


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611494
13/11/2017 13:15
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I haven't noticed anything particularly. I think it is important to make sure the car is polished before using the cover and obviously that it is clean and dry when covered as dirt could easily lead to scratches.


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611495
13/11/2017 14:22
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Ive been using that same Halfords one on my coupe for 3 years now. Still doing a fine job. gone a little green lately, but I plan to try it in the washing machine soon and see what happens.

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611616
15/11/2017 23:59
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Have to say, I've had the Halfords cover since Jan 2017 and I already feel it's lost it's edge. Don't get me wrong, I agree the fit is pretty damn good, and especially for the £50 I paid, but when it rains I find the car is soaking wet underneath. That's why I decided to put it away for winter a few weeks ago.

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611628
16/11/2017 11:14
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I researched car covers at the NEC Classic Show last Friday. After duscussions with several suppliers/manufacturers I reckon that a cover from the Hamilton Group (hamiltongrouponline.com) is the way to go. They recommend their Moltex 'Sports Car Large'. This is not cheap (£170) but what value you car?

I have no connection with the above!

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: ] #1611662
16/11/2017 18:01
16/11/2017 18:01
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G_Man Offline OP
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You're probably right and I was tempted but I needed a cover just for this winter so wasn't too keen to be forking out that sort of wonga!


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611665
16/11/2017 18:22
16/11/2017 18:22
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I looked at the Hamilton covers at the NEC show last week too. Certainly looked impressive but at that price I would probably consider a specifically tailored one.


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611667
16/11/2017 18:24
16/11/2017 18:24
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Kent
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I think apart from bird lime there is no point to a car cover and don't see the point especially with freeze thaw conditions in the near future.

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: Submariner] #1611676
16/11/2017 18:55
16/11/2017 18:55
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Originally Posted By Submariner
I think apart from bird lime there is no point to a car cover and don't see the point especially with freeze thaw conditions in the near future.


It helps stave off the UV rays and slows the degrading of the headlight lenses....


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611677
16/11/2017 19:01
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It also leads to luffing and marking, water marks etc all over my machine polished and waxed paintwork causing me to get the DA out again, puddles of water that dont dry out quickly in various locations on the car..despite the breathable bull it doesn't breathe fast enough (much like GoreTex if you are a walker it is next to useless) and have you tried using the car when the moisture freezes and sticks the cover to your body work?....I dont have a Speed Pink Coupe so UV has not impacted on my Sprint Blu to an extent that is noticeable, I do wax the car a lot though. Lights good point they have suffered but don't take long to polish up again.

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611962
21/11/2017 22:50
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Mmmm those indoor fitted covers look lovely...


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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611987
22/11/2017 17:50
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I can recommend: https://www.classicadditions.com/en-GB/outdoor-car-covers/ultimate-outdoor-car-cover/prod_10077

I use this one to cover my track day Coupe when its on its trailer (I also have their "hair net" to stop the cover ballooning at motorway speeds).

Driving through absolute torrential rain in France earlier this year the car remained bone dry (even at (cough) French legal towing speeds rolleyes (cough)). The cover obviously gets wet, but drys really quickly, though they do not recommend putting it in the washing machine.

They are a bit expensive, but very good. The indoor softcover is absolutely fabulous I actually want to wrap myself up in it some times its so soft and cozy!

Sg

Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1611998
23/11/2017 05:37
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Re: Car cover recommendation [Re: G_Man] #1612004
23/11/2017 07:27
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I got one of these through Alibaba..very convenient.

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