You are certainly asking yourself all these questions as the market offer of car covers is vast.

We will help you make the right choice with full knowledge of the facts. And don’t forget that the very big differences in price generally come from the difference in quality of materials, finish, aesthetics but also customization. So let’s now see a summary of the points that make a car cover a quality car protective cover. Cover Company has written for you a list of key questions and points to consider when purchasing your car cover.

1. What storage do you want?

    has. Car parked indoors (garage, car storage, collective parking, etc.): you need a car protective cover against dust, dirt but also external attacks caused for example by your pets or possible scratches such as door impacts if you store your car in a shared parking lot.

1. Car parked outside (in the street or in your garden, or under a shelter: choose a waterproof car protective cover against rain, hail, frost, snow but also wind, UV rays and attacks external (animals, stone throwing, vandalism, etc.), dirt (dust, sap, bird droppings, cat urine, etc.).

For both types of storage of your car, you will need to choose a breathable car cover which will allow the condensation created inside the cover to escape (humidity, hot engine, etc.). This will avoid the risk of corrosion of the bodywork under the cover.

Poor quality car cover

1. What materials for good automobile protection?

A poor quality car cover can cause much more damage than you might think. It is often better not to cover your car rather than using a lower quality car cover.

Among the possible damage, we can note:

  – Scratches and micro-scratches caused by rigid linings and/or seams which damage the paint or by flapping and therefore friction due to the wind because the car cover is not well fixed ( poor quality elastics, poorly fitted cover, etc.).

  – Corrosion of the bodywork under the car cover because it does not allow the condensation formed inside the car cover to escape (this is an inevitable phenomenon).

Here are the materials to select:

3. Quality waterproof cover for outdoor parking. Anti-UV treatment is also essential. b. Elastic tightening ensuring good support (and an additional fastening system). A soft elastic band prevents damage to the bodywork and secures the car cover securely. Friction and fluttering in windy conditions are thus avoided.     vs. Ultra-soft, high-quality inner surface and seams of the cover: to preserve the paint and prevent micro-scratches.     d. Breathable car cover: against the formation of condensation inside the car cover. 3. And on the aesthetic side?     has.  Custom-made car cover:   The best-looking covers are cut to the exact dimensions of your car and fitted to measure. They offer unparalleled fixation and wonderfully highlight the lines of your vehicle.     b.   Semi-custom car cover: this type of cover offers a beautiful finish thanks to their stretchy “glove” type material. It fits well because it is available in many sizes and templates (sedan, SUV, mini, American, etc.). These car covers often include mirror sleeves (be careful that they are not offered to you as custom covers – their price should be lower).

  breathable car cover

1. Quality standard car cover : it provides good protection when these materials are of quality and correspond to the basic dimensions of your vehicle. It is very easy to distinguish with the naked eye a beautiful standard car cover from a cheap cover (unattractive and of poor quality).
2. Customization options: workshop-made (and non-standard) car covers generally offer numerous customization options: colors, mirror covers, screen-printed inscription of your choice, piping, etc. This can also help you distinguish a semi-custom cover from a custom cover.
3. And for practicality?

    has. Choose a car cover of low thickness and reasonable weight which will allow you to install it more easily (reduced thickness = faster drying).

1. In terms of storage, choose it compact and equipped with a case or a storage bag. If you own several vehicles, it would be wise to order a case indicating the model of the different vehicles.
2. Make sure the cover is easily machine washable.

In summary, here is the list of criteria listed above:

• Ease of installation (lightness, compact storage cover)
• Very good fit to the vehicle in order to avoid flapping and friction and favor aesthetics (it must “cover » perfectly fit the vehicle)
• Paint-friendly interior and seams
• Tightening elastics ensuring good support and soft/flexible at the same time
• Waterproof outdoor cover against bad weather
• High-quality breathable: moisture does not accumulate not and the condensation drains immediately = no corrosion
• Quality of materials
• Beautiful finish ranging from a good fit to basic dimensions up to 100% tailor-made
• Machine washable at 30 degrees

Cover Company exclusively offers you high-quality protective car covers. We favor products that offer you the best protection while remaining elegant.