Car covers for MC and MCS

[gigabit@ufl.edu]

Does anyone have experience with outdoor car covers? I don't have a garage, and I've been looking at various covers including the OEM one and several advertised on eBay. One of the eBay ones from chart-one-auto claims to be fully fitted and goes for $79 U.S.
Any advice?

Thanks,

--dave

[warped]

Have the MINI OEM car cover and it works a treat

Have used covers with a few other cars and have found the MINI one to pretty damn good by comparison ... it comes with an integrated storage bag and fits like a glove ... ventilation is fine

I have Sat Nav so I have never needed to use the hole for the aerial ... from past experience I would strongly recommend detaching your aerial if you have the standard one, leaving a gap in the cover for an aerial will ALWAYS let water in and because the roof is flat it NEVER drys properly ... this is not a problem that is unique to the MINI but a general problem with car covers

For thefew extra dollars I would strongly recommend the OEM cover

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by gigabit@ufl.edu

Does anyone have experience with outdoor car covers? I don't have a garage, and I've been looking at various covers including the OEM one and several advertised on eBay. One of the eBay ones from chart-one-auto claims to be fully fitted and goes for $79 U.S.

Any advice?

FAQ: What car covers are available?

[JamesD]

I just purchased a custom-fit car cover from Car Cover World that sells Covercraft. I got the Evolution 4 ply cover. It fits perfectly and comes with a free bag and cable lock. It was $120. with $12.50 shipping. The elastic in both ends is very strong and the cover fits snug around the bottom and the wheels. There are 3 colors. Blue, Gray & Tan. It arrived in about 10 days. Excellent cover. I'm very happy with it.

http://www.carcoverworld.com/Default.asp

Jim

[gigabit@ufl.edu]

Jim,

Must the antenna be removed to use your cover?

--dave

[JamesD]

Quote: Originally Posted by gigabit@ufl.edu

Jim,

Must the antenna be removed to use your cover?

--dave

Hi Dave,

No. There is a pocket that sticks up. Like the mirror pockets. All are in the right place. It is a very well made cover. I bought a short 4" antenna to replace the tall stock one because I have XM Radio installed. The cover is easy to put on and take off if you follow their directions. I roll it up and it fits in the free bag that comes with it. Hope that helps.

http://www.carcoverworld.com/Technalon.asp

Jim