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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Gnasher on 06 January 2018, 20:18

Title: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 January 2018, 20:18: Hi all,

The Golf is going to be tucked up for 4 months very soon and whilst it will be inside the garage, I still think it's a good idea to get a car cover for it.

Doesn't need to be waterproof as it'll be inside, but I reckon a 'breathable' one is a must. Would prefer cotton/fleece lined too. I realise the downsides of car covers when they're outdoors but it should definitely help indoors.

Found this on amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Cotton-Scratch-Durable-Cover/dp/B01H1JVAA6/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1515268562&sr=1-8&keywords=car+cover (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Cotton-Scratch-Durable-Cover/dp/B01H1JVAA6/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1515268562&sr=1-8&keywords=car+cover)
... which I think should do the job but the discrepancy in sizes between the title and description worry me slightly.

Also, I need next week!

Ta in advance.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 January 2018, 20:33: Looks like it gets really poor reviews and also the size issue has meant I've kept looking. Does this look a better bet?

[url]/https://www.amazon.co.uk/MATCC-Waterproof-Weather-Moisture-Corrosion/dp/B06X189MYS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8[url]
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: gasco1 on 06 January 2018, 22:43: I had a metex indoor car cover as a present. Not used it yet car is dirty but they get some good reviews online. Its like a big blanket that drapes over the car.

http://www.cardustcovers.co.uk/car_covers/
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: hog_hedge on 06 January 2018, 22:51: I hope your holiday is not a cold one with the penguins :evil:
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 January 2018, 07:56: Afraid so!
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Finglonga on 07 January 2018, 09:54: Just get a few old bed sheets and cover it up.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Bungleaio on 07 January 2018, 10:15: Quote from: Finglonga on 07 January 2018, 09:54
Just get a few old bed sheets and cover it up.

100% this. For only 4 months there's nothing more required. I'd be tempted to even leave it as it is especially indoors. These are modern cars, they don't need cossetting like classics do.

Don't waste your money on fancy covers.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 January 2018, 17:36: http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/sahara.htm

This is the type I have for my Mk2 Golf. It's a good fit and has underbody fixing straps, so doesn't move about. It has mirror pockets too, which will fold in with foldy mirrors.
Title: Re: Can anyone recommend a car cover?
Post by: Gaz W on 08 January 2018, 19:46: I can highly recommend https://www.classicadditions.com they make great indoor and outdoor car covers, most are semi-tailored so offer a great fit but flexibility to use on multiple vehicles.