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A car cover protects a vehicle's paintwork, glass, and trim from dust, bird droppings, UV degradation, tree sap, frost, and light hail when the car is stored outdoors or in a garage. The right cover depends on whether the vehicle is stored indoors or outdoors: indoor covers prioritise soft, scratch-free materials, while outdoor covers need waterproofing, UV resistance, and breathability to prevent moisture condensation building up under the cover and promoting corrosion. CarParts247 stocks car covers in a range of sizes from small hatchback to large estate and SUV.
An indoor car cover is essentially a soft dust sheet — it only needs to be gentle against the paint and static-free to avoid attracting dust. Fleece-lined satin covers are the premium choice for stored or long-term garaged vehicles. An outdoor cover must resist rain, UV radiation, and wind. The key requirement outdoors is breathability — a fully waterproof but non-breathable cover traps moisture from condensation under the cover, which accelerates paint oxidation and can promote corrosion.
A cover that is too small will not reach all extremities and leaves panels exposed; one that is too large flaps in the wind and can abrade the paint where the excess bunches. Most manufacturers size covers by vehicle type and overall length. Measure your vehicle's bumper-to-bumper length and roof height before selecting a size. Model-specific covers are tailored to exact contours and provide the best fit.
Always apply a car cover to a clean, dry vehicle. Dust or grit trapped between the cover and the paint acts as an abrasive every time the cover moves in the wind. Rinse or machine-wash the cover periodically to remove dirt from the inner surface. For vehicles stored outdoors, secure the cover with the supplied tie-down straps to prevent it becoming a wind sail.
