Car covers

[25v6turbo]

I need advise on getting a top quality outside car cover,as i have a car i need to keep outside(NOT the 25!)but want it covered as i don,t plan to use it much,any advise?Had covers before but lifted them off after a heavy shower and the car is soaking,also interested in them up and over steel framed jobbies,any info??Must keep the car bone dry.

[Alexg]

How about a tent? Just pitch, drive in, zip up

[garbaldy]

At this time off the year no cover will stop the condensation ive tried a few different covers but none are as good as an insulated garage the carcoon is very good but also very pricey.

[Pillock]

A fitted car cover will be very hard to keep condensation-free inside... even the really expensive ones will retain some moisture.I'd be very wary of a steel-framed tent type, purely for the fact if you get a good wind you've got a lot of metal tubes waving around near your car.

[Tayne]

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[Ratdat]

I read recently about people having issues with paint microblistering caused by covers. Not experienced it myself but then most of the cars i have under covers have shite paintwork anyway.

[retrogeezer]

My Escort has a bit of the microblistering on the (repainted) bonnet now after being under a cover.It's from direct contact of the cover with the panel, if you can keep the cover off the car with a frame so that there is airflow it should be o.k.

[nigel bickle]

Microblistering tends to be a problem on newer paint - I beleive.If its done a few seasons, its usually OK,treated 'reasonably'.Carcoons your best option, although I'dbe tempted tofashionashort term car port using a few lengths of clear corrugated plastic. Air circulation will ensure it stays dry-longest.