Summer is fast approaching and car covers are one of the most important car accessories
for your vehicle during this period.With many people heading away for long periods during
the Christmas break, it is important to invest in a good quality car cover to protect your vehicle.
So what is the best car cover to purchase during the summer months? We break down the
feature you should look out for when purchasing a car cover for summer.
UV Protection
Probably the most important feature when looking to purchase a car cover during summer is
UV protection.The sun can do extreme damage to your paint, such as fading, peeling, and baking
marks into your paint which cannot be removed. All car covers sold at Motoquipe have been
treated to protect your vehicle from the UV rays.The car covers themselves are also designed
to withstand UV rays, so you will not find them breaking down after long exposure to the sun.
Salt Water
Salt water is one of the most damaging effects on the body of your vehicle.The salt can cause
the body of your car to start rusting, and this can be very expensive to repair.
The best car covers, will always protect your vehicle from salt water.
Shade
With temperatures reaching well over 40 degrees in summer, without proper shade the interior car
temperature can reach dangerous levels. Without access to a garage or carport, this extreme heat
can cause permanent damage to your car: you dash can crack, parts of your interior and paint can melt
and fade. A good quality car cover is one of the most effective barriers against heat and provides shade to the
entire body of the car.
Water Resistance
Although it does not rain much in summer, it is still important to get a car cover which has water resistance
just in case there is a light sprinkle. Fully waterproof car covers are also available and may be a good investment
for all year round protection, but at a higher cost.
Recommendations
For summer, we recommend the Polypro or Weathertec car covers. These car covers all have the features discussed above: Water resistance, shade, salt water protection and UV protection and are more economical than the all-weather, fully waterproof car covers
such as the Xtrabond or Prestige.
