Should I buy a car cover for the winter? How to mount it?

Winter is not the easiest time of the year for drivers, and the vehicle itself at this time is even more exposed to adverse weather conditions, which can sometimes lead to a breakdown or corrosion of the car. In this case, it would be nice to stock up on a car cover. Why should you buy it and how to wear it?

Why buy a car cover?

Weather conditions in Poland between November and March are usually not pleasant. Cars that have been exposed to adverse factors such as heavy rain, snow, hail or frost also suffer. Such weather is very bad for the overall condition of every vehicle, often causing costly damage to repair and faster vehicle wear. To prevent this from happening, consider securing your car (not only in winter, but all year round) by using practical car covers. So you protect the paint from fading, and the chrome elements from tarnishing.

First of all, you should know that this type of accessory does not require large expenses (prices start from several tens of zlotys, depending on the model and manufacturer), and will provide basic body protection. Thanks to this, you will be sure that your car is protected from heavy rain and various types of dirt that settle on it. When you buy the right car cover, hail won't scare your car. While the coating won't provide as much protection for a car as a garage or even a well-protected carport, it's worth realizing that manufacturers offer a lot of innovation in this regard.

Car cover - effective frost protection

A car cover usually consists of two or even three layers of strong and durable synthetic material that is waterproof and wicks moisture away. It is also designed in such a way that it does not freeze to the car body and does not leave even the slightest scratches on the paintwork.

The choice is huge. You can get winter car coverage, which will be partial or full. A more practical solution would be a model that will cover the entire surface of the car. Guarantees fully effective protection not only of the body, but also of door handles and locks, preventing them from freezing.

What to look for when choosing a car cover?

The appropriate car cover must be the perfect size for your car model. Other covers will fit station wagons, while others will fit smaller cars. It all depends on the length of the body. You should be aware that the lid doesn't have to fit perfectly, but it shouldn't be too big as it could then lose its effectiveness. A car hidden under too large an awning will be less protected from moisture and water can get under it, and most importantly, the material itself can tear faster from a strong wind that falls between the tarp and the car.

How to install a car cover?

As we already mentioned, there are many models of car covers. You can choose one that only covers the windows, or you can buy a model that will not only protect the entire car, but also look very elegant. We are talking about such covers that are precisely matched to a given car model or laid out in the form of a tent. However, the most popular and affordable option is the classic tarp. It is worth noting that car covers are chosen not only by people who keep their cars in the open, but also by those who spend the winter in garages and under sheds. For even better protection against dust and dirt and additional insulation (especially in unheated garages or the aforementioned sheds).

The installation of such a tarp is extremely simple and requires little time. First of all, you need to put a cover on the car so that it covers it completely. The next step is to tighten the cuffs, so that the structure will be securely fastened and resistant to even the strongest gusts of wind. Many covers for cars for the winter, the kit includes special hooks or other elements that greatly facilitate assembly and greatly increase the effectiveness of protection.

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