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Mr T · Jan 9th, 2002, 04:43 AM

Anybody know who sells mini sized car covers in the UK?

monsta · Jan 9th, 2002, 05:34 AM

BMW! They do ones for inside and outside use.

They are official MINI ones and have a nice mini logo and zip print on them..

rich · Jan 9th, 2002, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
BMW! They do ones for inside and outside use.

They are official MINI ones and have a nice mini logo and zip print on them..

...Must get one for the mother-in-law

Mr T · Jan 9th, 2002, 09:10 AM

Any prices? Tried BMW dealer and they weren't aware they sold them.

Rob. · Jan 9th, 2002, 09:48 AM

Most of the MINI's at the launch events had the cover on. I was told you could buy them for £100. I think its a bit too steep for me personally.

monsta · Jan 9th, 2002, 10:08 AM

They are about £100 I think, I will have a look on my list later

Mr T · Jan 9th, 2002, 10:10 AM

Off to Halfords then.

monsta · Jan 9th, 2002, 02:39 PM

Ok here are the prices:

Outdoor Cover £125
Indoor Cover £200

Amberthecat · Jan 10th, 2002, 04:25 PM

What's the difference between the 2? Why's the indoor one more money?

monsta · Jan 11th, 2002, 04:12 AM

I presume the outdoor one is weather proof, and the indoor one is not.

As for the price differences, probably the cost of materials - in short, I don't know

Basil · Jan 19th, 2002, 10:50 PM

Boy these threads move down the list quickly these days !!.

Just a little word of caution using car covers outside. When I bought my old MGB GT it used to be covered. And as a result the original paintowrk was practicaly flawless. The only thing that had happened was that on all the edges that had been in contact with the cover, the paintwork had been worn down to the bare metal from the constant rubbing caused by the wind.

No doubt the covers are a lot better these days (this was on a '75 N reg MGB GT bought in '81) but it doesn't matter how soft the inside lining is it will still constantly rub the paintwork on a windy day unless its really REALLY tight.

Anyone else had this experience with covers ?.

And yes i'll ask the usual question. Anyone got or know where I can go to get a picture of the Official MINI cover(s) ?

cheers

(PS. Good one rich

)

eltel · Jan 19th, 2002, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil

And yes i'll ask the usual question. Anyone got or know where I can go to get a picture of the Official MINI cover(s) ?

cheers

(PS. Good one rich )

Basil, I have a photo that I took at the MINI launch here in Melbourne in November of two MINIs under wraps. I'll see if I can get it scanned tomorrow at work and post it here tomorrow night.

Regards, eltel

smiffy · Jan 20th, 2002, 04:54 AM

I want one so I wont have to defrost the car in the morning

any idea of what material it is

Basil · Jan 20th, 2002, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel

Basil, I have a photo that I took at the MINI launch here in Melbourne in November of two MINIs under wraps. I'll see if I can get it scanned tomorrow at work and post it here tomorrow night.

Regards, eltel

Regards to you too eltel, and thanks I'll look forward to your picture.

eltel · Jan 21st, 2002, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil

Regards to you too eltel, and thanks I'll look forward to your picture.

[IMG]s:\terrence\cover.jpg[/IMG]

Now rich, you would have to admit THEY ARE A TIGHT FIT !!!

I love the way they cover the wing mirrors, but what happened to the aerials?

Regards, eltel

Basil · Jan 21st, 2002, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel

[IMG]s:\terrence\cover.jpg[/IMG]

Now rich, you would have to admit THEY ARE A TIGHT FIT !!!

I love the way they cover the wing mirrors, but what happened to the aerials?

Regards, eltel

Hmmm, might have to attach that picture with the "attach file" button eltel, or dump it in your MINI2 gallery and attach it from there. I think you may have done what I have done in the past and linked it to a directory on my hard drive, which of course only works when i'm logged onto my "PCes".

stu(pid) · Jan 21st, 2002, 08:47 AM

I got a quote for a new BMW MINI outside cover from Cover Systems for about £95 all in. Haven't got one yet 'cos I won't get the car until the summer!!

Mickey Gem · Feb 25th, 2002, 09:55 AM

Eltel, or anyone else who has a picture of the MINI car cover.

Please could you post it so I can have a look. My MINI's been residing in a neighbour's garage but is soon to be evicted!

Has anyone experience of the cover?

I'd be grateful for any advice,

Thanks

monsta · Feb 25th, 2002, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mickey Gem
Eltel, or anyone else who has a picture of the MINI car cover.

Check out this page the car cover is on the bottom right:
http://www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk/images/ACC23.JPG

Mickey Gem · Feb 25th, 2002, 01:08 PM

Thanks Monsta!

Jan 9th, 2002, 04:43 AM	#1
Mr T MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Car Cover Anybody know who sells mini sized car covers in the UK?

Jan 9th, 2002, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	BMW! They do ones for inside and outside use. They are official MINI ones and have a nice mini logo and zip print on them.. the MINI has gone...

Jan 9th, 2002, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	That's useful Quote: Originally posted by monsta BMW! They do ones for inside and outside use. They are official MINI ones and have a nice mini logo and zip print on them.. ...Must get one for the mother-in-law

Jan 9th, 2002, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	They are about £100 I think, I will have a look on my list later the MINI has gone...

Jan 9th, 2002, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Ok here are the prices: Outdoor Cover £125 Indoor Cover £200 the MINI has gone...

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Jan 9th, 2002, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr T MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Any prices? Tried BMW dealer and they weren't aware they sold them.

Jan 9th, 2002, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 1,774 Offline	Most of the MINI's at the launch events had the cover on. I was told you could buy them for £100. I think its a bit too steep for me personally.

Jan 9th, 2002, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr T MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Off to Halfords then.

Jan 10th, 2002, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amberthecat MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Maidenhead, UK Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 44 Offline	I've got to ask? What's the difference between the 2? Why's the indoor one more money? My 3rd Mini - Cooper S, Dark Silver/Black. The coolest cars on the planet. Every day is a grin inspired Mini adventure.

Jan 11th, 2002, 04:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	I presume the outdoor one is weather proof, and the indoor one is not. As for the price differences, probably the cost of materials - in short, I don't know the MINI has gone...

Jan 19th, 2002, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Boy these threads move down the list quickly these days !!. Just a little word of caution using car covers outside. When I bought my old MGB GT it used to be covered. And as a result the original paintowrk was practicaly flawless. The only thing that had happened was that on all the edges that had been in contact with the cover, the paintwork had been worn down to the bare metal from the constant rubbing caused by the wind. No doubt the covers are a lot better these days (this was on a '75 N reg MGB GT bought in '81) but it doesn't matter how soft the inside lining is it will still constantly rub the paintwork on a windy day unless its really REALLY tight. Anyone else had this experience with covers ?. And yes i'll ask the usual question. Anyone got or know where I can go to get a picture of the Official MINI cover(s) ? cheers (PS. Good one rich ) Last edited by Basil : Jan 19th, 2002 at 10:52 PM.

Jan 19th, 2002, 11:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil And yes i'll ask the usual question. Anyone got or know where I can go to get a picture of the Official MINI cover(s) ? cheers (PS. Good one rich ) Basil, I have a photo that I took at the MINI launch here in Melbourne in November of two MINIs under wraps. I'll see if I can get it scanned tomorrow at work and post it here tomorrow night. Regards, eltel

Jan 20th, 2002, 04:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	I want one so I wont have to defrost the car in the morning any idea of what material it is S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jan 20th, 2002, 05:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel Basil, I have a photo that I took at the MINI launch here in Melbourne in November of two MINIs under wraps. I'll see if I can get it scanned tomorrow at work and post it here tomorrow night. Regards, eltel Regards to you too eltel, and thanks I'll look forward to your picture.

Jan 21st, 2002, 02:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil Regards to you too eltel, and thanks I'll look forward to your picture. [IMG]s:\terrence\cover.jpg[/IMG] Now rich, you would have to admit THEY ARE A TIGHT FIT !!! I love the way they cover the wing mirrors, but what happened to the aerials? Regards, eltel

Jan 21st, 2002, 03:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:48 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel [IMG]s:\terrence\cover.jpg[/IMG] Now rich, you would have to admit THEY ARE A TIGHT FIT !!! I love the way they cover the wing mirrors, but what happened to the aerials? Regards, eltel Hmmm, might have to attach that picture with the "attach file" button eltel, or dump it in your MINI2 gallery and attach it from there. I think you may have done what I have done in the past and linked it to a directory on my hard drive, which of course only works when i'm logged onto my "PCes".

Jan 21st, 2002, 08:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 123 Offline	I got a quote for a new BMW MINI outside cover from Cover Systems for about £95 all in. Haven't got one yet 'cos I won't get the car until the summer!!

Feb 25th, 2002, 09:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mickey Gem MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Eltel, or anyone else who has a picture of the MINI car cover. Please could you post it so I can have a look. My MINI's been residing in a neighbour's garage but is soon to be evicted! Has anyone experience of the cover? I'd be grateful for any advice, Thanks Mini's have feelings too!

Feb 25th, 2002, 10:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:48 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mickey Gem Eltel, or anyone else who has a picture of the MINI car cover. Check out this page the car cover is on the bottom right: http://www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk/images/ACC23.JPG the MINI has gone...

Feb 25th, 2002, 01:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mickey Gem MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Thanks Monsta! Mini's have feelings too!

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