Advice...

[prince]

Im currently having to move house and I am having to consider losing my garage that I have at the moment.

I would have a drive to keep the Griff on, but am concerned about leaving the car out in sight and exposed to the elements.

I imagine there must be others in the same situation - do you keep you cars covered - can anyone recommend good covers, etc etc

[K3NJW]

My Chimaera, and now Tamora sit on the drive. I use a Leven cover, which was for the Chimaera/Griffith, but just about works on the Tamora. It also keeps the frost off in the winter.

[tuscan_s]

I keep mine exposed and it has been through snow, rain etc... No problems so far (touchwood).

[M@H]

Mine was under a Classic Additions car cover in the winter... worked fine

[Dai Capp]

HAve a friend who keeps his Griff out. Reckons as long as it's covered its fine. He uses is every day though which may make a difference. Not sure if they'd like being left to stand out in all weathers...

DC

[PhilipC]

My chim lives outside and is used regularly (daily, at the moment, in Edinburgh). It was fine over xmas, and complained not a jot when it snowed.

I only bought it in December, but the previous owner didn't have a garage, either, as far as I know. The only possible difficulty is finding somewhere dry to put it when it needs some fabsil action.

Oh, and I've not got a cover. Or an electrically-heated blanket :-)

[jodypress]

i keep my griff outside and use it maybe twice a week and no problems. had a roof cover when i had a slight leak, but reproofed roof and it is fine. bit lumpy for a few minutes at startup in coldest winter but fine other than that.
remember these are cars and need to be driven not left in garge for weeks on end

[the jiffle king]

Keep my Chimaera outside and no issues. Just keep the car well used.

T-J-K

[RichardR]

My ex-neighbour used to keep his Chimaera outside, but didn't use it very much.

It was always very upsetting for me to see it sitting there when I left the house and had to get into my 'normal' car.

All I'm saying, is have some sympathy for your neighbours' anguish if you're not using the car every day!

[CraigAlsop]

PhilipC said: My chim lives outside and is used regularly (daily, at the moment, in Edinburgh). It was fine over xmas, and complained not a jot when it snowed.

I only bought it in December, but the previous owner didn't have a garage, either, as far as I know. The only possible difficulty is finding somewhere dry to put it when it needs some fabsil action.

Oh, and I've not got a cover. Or an electrically-heated blanket :-)

Same here - my Chim also lives outside in Edinburgh - has done from new (2.5 years ago).
Has always started, doesn't leak, etc etc.
If you are going to use a cover, make sure your car is immaculate, as any wind will turn the paintwork to a nice matt finish if there is any dust on it. Also make sure the car is dry before putting it on, as the cover trap moisture & add to your problems...