Inexpensively Protect Your Automotive Investment with a Car
Cover
You've just purchased your dream car. After many months (or even
years) of saving, you are now driving home from the car
dealership and you suddenly realize, "How am I going to protect
my new investment". If you don't have the luxury of keeping your
car inside of a garage, a car cover will help protect your
automobile, both the exterior and interior of your vehicle. Even
if you do keep your car in a garage, but don't drive it very
often, a car cover is still quite beneficial. It will keep dust
particles from sticking to you vehicle and potentially damaging
your car's paint job. A car cover protects your car from the
elements in all four seasons. It will prevent the snow from
damaging your vehicle in the winter months and keep the sun's
damaging UV rays away from your car's finish in the smoldering
summer months.
When shopping for a car cover, it is important to look for
products that are water repellent not waterproof.
The difference between the two types is breathability.
Occasionally water will get trapped underneath the car cover. If
the car cover is not breathable, condensation will form causing
the car cover to rot and possibly ruin the vehicle's paint job.
Waterproof covers are generally cheaper than their water
repellent counterparts, leading consumers to believe that they
are a better deal. To truly protect your car from factors both
inside and outside of the car cover, stay away from the cheaper
waterproof car covers and limit your selection to water
repellent car covers only.
For the best protection possible, a custom car cover for your
vehicle is highly recommended. While a custom cover is generally
more expensive, it provides the best fit for your car. It not
only offers you the best convenience in terms of ease of use
(putting the cover on and taking the cover off), it also offers
you the best protection against the elements.
No matter what type of car cover you decide to purchase, the
price of the cover mainly depends on the type of vehicle you
have. Larger covers for trucks and SUVs are typically more
expensive than covers for sedans and coupes. A high-quality car
cover can run from as little as $75 to as high as several
hundred dollars. A custom car cover will cost you a little more
than a ready-fit cover. If you're looking for an inexpensive way
to protect your new investment, a car cover is the way to go.
Whether you choose a custom car cover made specifically for your
vehicle or a ready-fit cover, you'll be happy 5 years down the
road when your car still looks brand new.