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Postby shenab » Tue, 04 Oct 2016 7:54 +0000

Hi all

Looking to the Winter and finding a cover for my 5 as it will be in the driveway this year.

Came across these guys, anyone have any experience with them?

http://www.carcoversireland.ie/

Or can anyone recommend an alternative?

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Re: Car cover

Postby leamyj » Wed, 05 Oct 2016 6:33 +0000

Had a car cover on mine last winter, you gotta make sure that they are really well tied down . Take regular opportunities to let the car breathe too...don't believe the crap about the covers being "breathable"...

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Re: Car cover

Postby 93 Mk1 » Wed, 05 Oct 2016 7:10 +0000

I've often considered using a cover too for the same reason. But covers can potentially mark the paintwork so I've been hesitant.
I think leamyj is correct when he says they need to be secured really well.
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Re: Car cover

Postby Real Rayzor » Wed, 05 Oct 2016 7:12 +0000

Personally I would never use one on a car if stored outside. I have never used one on a car but always had one on my bikes because they were always stored outside. It's grand on a fine day but it's when it's windy is when the damage is done. The paintwork on my bikes was always damaged by them. It was never bad but enough for me to notice and be pissed off about it.
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Re: Car cover

Postby shenab » Sat, 08 Oct 2016 8:52 +0000

Thanks Guys - looks like only negative opinions then .. I'll give it a good polish and then tuck it up in the corner of the drive for the winter ..

Taking the battery out - i have a trickle charger - any other advice for the long break:)

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Re: Car cover

Postby Real Rayzor » Sat, 08 Oct 2016 1:53 +0000

2 or 3 socks full of kitty litter will do wonders to keep the dampness out. Throw one in the boot aswell.
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Re: Car cover

Postby davith501 » Sat, 08 Oct 2016 2:02 +0000

Real Rayzor wrote:2 or 3 socks full of kitty litter will do wonders to keep the dampness out. Throw one in the boot aswell.

Good tip there, Ray! Definitely worth putting something that absorbs dampness. Would cat litter do as good of a job as the moisture absorbers you can buy in shops?

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Re: Car cover

Postby shenab » Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:02 +0000

Thanks all
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Re: Car cover

Postby betdownbiddy » Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:25 +0000

Put tyre pressures up to 60 to stop flat spots
Brim the fuel tank to reduce air causing rust


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