Outside car cover recommendations

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As I finalize getting my first McLaren, my thoughts turn to protection. I have to keep it on my drive as my garage is full of other stuff and anyway is probably too small.

What recommended car covers are out there. I have done a search and there is a fair spread of prices for some similar looking products. Any specific recommendations or things to look out for.

Many Thanks

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samoht said:

I'd echo the above. Aluminium panelled cars like McLarens can have an issue with paint corrosion, I wouldn't want to risk causing it by using a cover. The manufacturer should have tested the car to withstand being parked outside, it won't have tested it with the various available car covers.

Option 1 would be to clear out the garage. You need about 2.6m interior width to get a door fully open on a 650, and it's a hair over 4.5m long. For the entrance the car is about 2.1m wide with mirrors extended. My garage entrance is 2.35m and it's fine.

Personally I spent a fair amount of time and money getting my garage door replaced and widened before buying a Mac, I have to say I feel reassured to have it tucked up in there. I may be just being precious though!

Option 2 would be to park it outside without a cover, as above a modern car should fine. It might be worth getting PPF on the car for a bit of extra protection.

That is super useful. My garage has a doorway of 2.1m and a width of 2.55m at the widest. It would be a serious squeeze

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Appreciate all the replies and real world experiences. I admit the risk of paintwork damage was my biggest concern putting something on the paintwork itself and the the effect of wind etc rubbing the paint.

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GTPork said:

What’s the reason for the cover? Security or just general protection?

Partially to make it less obvious. I mean the shape tells there is something out of the ordinary under it but it is a Mantis Green 650s so kind of a standout colour.

My thoughts were also to protect it from direct rain as there are some water ingress stories with McLarens.