Choosing a good quality car cover will make the difference between cruising in an eye catching vehicle or developing a preference for driving at night when no one else is around to see what a state you have allowed your car to get into! Car covers are probably one of the most inexpensive car accessories available and yet they afford such great protection to your prized possession and will keep your bodywork and vehicle integrity in absolute top condition.
There are many different car covers available on the market, however, which one you will choose will depend on two major factors – where you live and how you will be using the product.
Where you live has a direct bearing because this is where the car will be spending the bulk of its life with you. If you live in the south or wherever the sun has a significant impact you will need a car cover with good ultraviolet protection; if you live in the colder north you are going to need a car cover which delivers good protection from rain and snow.
Check the car cover you are buying will do the job you are looking to do and that it is capable of providing all round protection for your vehicle. You need a car cover which will “breath”, that is it will allow air to circulate because no matter where you live, if you seal your vehicle up with a non breathing car cover then damp and mold will accumulate creating mold and rust problems if it is stored for any significant length of time. At the same time, it needs to protect the car from rain and snow melt penetrating from outside and getting under the cover which will then cause rust issues for your car.
Look for a water resistant car cover with a low permeability factor – this allows the air to circulate and water has a tough job getting under the cover but can still escape.
Ensure the car cover has a high ultraviolet protection factor; just think of the times you have seen a car with a faded paint job, especially a car with red paint – it looks ugly and unsightly. This is created by the sun and just as you can become burnt from the effects of the sun even while wearing clothes, you must make sure the car cover you use will give good sun protection.
How you will use the cover is important because you may be storing the car for lengthy periods of time or just for the day while you have parked the vehicle as part of your daily routine. No matter what type of cover you use, you need one with a “soft touch” inner where it will actually come into contact with the car body – this will ensure it doesn’t leave scratches. If you are using the car cover regularly, putting in and taking it off frequently, then you will be better off with a lightweight cover which can also be easily stowed away after use and will not take up too much space in the trunk. If you are leaving the car standing for significant periods of time, then you will be better off with a more heavy duty cover which will afford greater protection from bumps and dings.
Author Resource:
Jack Labens works for Empire Covers, a leading provider of car covers, truck covers, car mats, and other vehicle covers and accessories. Empire Covers can be found online at: http://www.empirecovers.com or at their blog http://www.empirecovers-blog.com .
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