Outdoor Car Cover for my Chim - My Review
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Thought I would share my experiences with a car cover I bought in Dec 2012.
My car lives outside and I needed a new car cover - the old one was getting tired, so after trawling through the PH forum and net, I eventually decided to purchase a Hamliton one. The cost seemed a lot, but you pay for quality, right? Well, I am now not so sure.....
After making the decision to buy (but before I parted with my hard earnt ££), I had to go to Halfords that afternoon to buy some parts and noticed this on the shelf...
The thing 'looked' similar, but was much cheaper than the Hamilton one, so (after a few well aimed prods from SWMBO) I opted to try the medium version....
When I got it home and unboxed it, you could see it as well made - and also had straps underneath to connect for windy days. Furthermore, it had huge elasticated areas at the front and rear....looking good
The medium size fits like a glove - the length is perfect and the sides have plenty of room for the mirrors. It also has the added bonus of the side straps - I haven't used those yet, as the cover fits so well.
The cover has seen rain, wind, snow and I am please to report it has kept the car dry - with little fogging up or condensation evident.
So, in summing up:-
1) I think it is great value for money
2) Fits well (both length and width)
3) Stays on even without straps
4) Has managed to keep out the worst of the weather we have witnessed this year (including snow!).
Hope this is useful to some of the brother(and sister)hood, who do not own garages (keeping their P&J stabled 'au naturel') and who are considering purchasing a new cover, try the Halfords one - you will be suprised.....
Regards
Nosh
My car lives outside and I needed a new car cover - the old one was getting tired, so after trawling through the PH forum and net, I eventually decided to purchase a Hamliton one. The cost seemed a lot, but you pay for quality, right? Well, I am now not so sure.....
After making the decision to buy (but before I parted with my hard earnt ££), I had to go to Halfords that afternoon to buy some parts and noticed this on the shelf...
The thing 'looked' similar, but was much cheaper than the Hamilton one, so (after a few well aimed prods from SWMBO) I opted to try the medium version....
When I got it home and unboxed it, you could see it as well made - and also had straps underneath to connect for windy days. Furthermore, it had huge elasticated areas at the front and rear....looking good
The medium size fits like a glove - the length is perfect and the sides have plenty of room for the mirrors. It also has the added bonus of the side straps - I haven't used those yet, as the cover fits so well.
The cover has seen rain, wind, snow and I am please to report it has kept the car dry - with little fogging up or condensation evident.
So, in summing up:-
1) I think it is great value for money
2) Fits well (both length and width)
3) Stays on even without straps
4) Has managed to keep out the worst of the weather we have witnessed this year (including snow!).
Hope this is useful to some of the brother(and sister)hood, who do not own garages (keeping their P&J stabled 'au naturel') and who are considering purchasing a new cover, try the Halfords one - you will be suprised.....
Regards
Nosh
Edited by Nosh on Sunday 10th March 10:58
Good feedback Nosh, thanks 
One of the things I liked about my Hamilton cover is the soft fleece lining which is extremly kind on the paint.
What's the inside of the Halfords one like?
While the Hamilton cover has been excellent, I must point out that the fleece lining started to break down after 2 years or so.
It's not a big deal, but it does leave a white dust on the car now.
While this dust is completely harmless, it is a bit annoying, as you need to go over the car with a duster to remove it.
One of the things I liked about my Hamilton cover is the soft fleece lining which is extremly kind on the paint.
What's the inside of the Halfords one like?
While the Hamilton cover has been excellent, I must point out that the fleece lining started to break down after 2 years or so.
It's not a big deal, but it does leave a white dust on the car now.
While this dust is completely harmless, it is a bit annoying, as you need to go over the car with a duster to remove it.
Ive had one of these for approx 2 years and its done the job well, originally purchased for a westfield i didnt expect it to fit the tuscan, It does but a little tight so med is the size to go for. I made the mistake of putting mine in the tumble drier and it has now deformed and shrunk a little, Doh.
I have just ordered a new one after noticing this post as there is 20 % off.
Cheers OP.
I have just ordered a new one after noticing this post as there is 20 % off.
Cheers OP.
When I first got my Chim I bought a Hamilton cover as had to keep it on the drive till I sorted out my garage. The cover was excellent but one thing I did notice was how it attracted the local cats to come and use it as a scratching post. Must admit, that Halfords cover does look a steal at that price.
Anyone tried one of these garages from Dancover www.dancovershop.com , am getting very frustrated with my local planning dept as I want a new home for the tiv by they have other ideas!!!!!!!!
Was going to use it for an interim period while I kick the crap out of my local tosspots
Rich
Was going to use it for an interim period while I kick the crap out of my local tosspots
Rich
Bought a stormforce cover 2 yrs ago for my chim at a cost of £160. It has spent half of the time outdoors. Just before christmas I noticed it he fabric was crumbling bad leaving a residue over the car.
Being a bit miffed at spending so much I opted for the halfords cover at £60. It seems to be doing the trick. You can see the water bead up and run off and its bone dry underneath. Lesson learnt.
Being a bit miffed at spending so much I opted for the halfords cover at £60. It seems to be doing the trick. You can see the water bead up and run off and its bone dry underneath. Lesson learnt.
Nosh said:
Daz
It is inside out mate!!
Nosh
It`s an outdoor one but i use it in doors ,seems to stop condensation ,the engine was 100% dry ..Its got three layers .It is inside out mate!!
Nosh
These are very nice ,saw them at the NEC
http://www.classicadditions.com/car-covers/indoor-...
Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Monday 11th March 19:43
SILICONEKID350HP said:
Nosh said:
Daz
It is inside out mate!!
Nosh
It`s an outdoor one but i use it in doors ,seems to stop condensation ,the engine was 100% dry ..Its got three layers .It is inside out mate!!
Nosh
These are very nice ,saw them at the NEC
http://www.classicadditions.com/car-covers/indoor-...
Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Monday 11th March 19:43
Nosh
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