The Importance of Using a Vehicle Cover



Posted: Sunday, September 19, 2010

by Elin Ray
Elite Car Covers Online

You have probably heard it before but I cannot stress enough how important it is to cover your vehicle with a quality vehicle cover. Whether you have a car, truck, SUV, station wagon, van, limousine or recreational vehicle it is essential that we protect our investment.

Vehicle covers are available for just about every make and model and can be custom made for those who have the unusual. There is no excuse. They even make them for golf carts and ATV's. Sometimes you may use a cover designed for one type that will work for something completely different like the trolley car business in NH that my business partner recently sold two RV covers for and according to the client, they worked out great.

Why the need to protect and what from ? Well we all know how expensive cars have become, trucks and SUV's too and also recreational toys. RV's and boats are all quite expensive these days so we want them to look their best and last forever right ? Of course. One way to ensure their longevity is to cover them. They need protection for the environment. Rain, sleet, snow and especially the UV rays of the sun beating down on them day after day. The finish can fade, chrome trimmings can start to appear pitted and rubber can dry up and break down. Storms can bring winds which can mean debris and branches scratching the surface. Hail can cause dimpling. Simple stuff like tree sap and bird droppings can no only be unsightly but difficult to remove and the acidity can leave blemishes if left unattended. Even if you store your vehicles indoors it is a good idea to use a lightweight dust cover to keep the finish free of dust, eliminating any chance of scratching the clear coat.

There are choices today as well for purchasing a vehicle cover. There are the light weight dust covers mentioned previously as well as your heavier duty three and four layer covers. There is also a cover made from Tyvek a material made by Dupont that provides excellent UV protection and is water resistant. This one is a great choice for folks living in the Southwest where the rain is seldom and the sun is super strong. The three layer cover is great for all weather conditions as is the four layer which is considered the ultimate in protecting your vehicle it includes a fleece lining for babying the finish. All of these covers are breathable yet water resistant or waterproof as in the three and four layer covers. They allow condensation that may build underneath to wick away, leaving your car clean and dry. There are also custom covers with mirror pockets which are fine but a little bit more challenging to install and definitely more expensive. Either way any of these covers will protect your investment and with winter fast approaching and the RV's and boats getting put up for the season this is a great time to cover your vehicle. If you have a cover over your car, truck or SUV and you wake up to snow and ice, guess who doesn't have to scrape their windshield and get up early to do so ? just pull off the cover, shake it off and you are good to go.

When you are ready to purchase, use the Internet. You will have more options and more information at your fingertips. Watch for free shipping and be wary of return policies. Ensure you order the correct size and enjoy the peace of mind a vehicle cover can bring you.

For more information on vehicle covers and accessories please visit www.elitecarcoversonline.com today.

Elin Ray
Editor and Product Specialist for Elite Car Covers Online
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