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I put this in the Northeast region, but really anyone that has snow in the winter would be helpful. My car is not garaged but doesnt get driven in the

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Old 09-17-2013, 12:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I put this in the Northeast region, but really anyone that has snow in the winter would be helpful. My car is not garaged but doesnt get driven in the winter as i have a daily driver.

I am looking for some any suggestions on outdoors car covers that I can leave on for months at a time. Or is it better to just leave the car uncovered all together through the winter months and snow?
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The Nissan car covers aren't meant to be left in the elements like that. Not sure about aftermarket ones. I had a customer that had an inflatable heated cover, almost like a bubble but that was for a Smart, which is much smaller!
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go to autozone bro. they have a heavy duty car cover that really good. i use it, even after heavy rain the car looks like it was just waxed
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First, I do not recommend using a cover for outdoors because all, even the very best, eventually get dust and dirt on the underside and in the wind, even a custom fitted cover will flap around a little and the dirt will start to scratch away the paint.

If you must get a cover DO NOT get an off the shelf generic cover that will fit any average car. These covers may say the can be used outdoors but will destroy your paint from a lot of flapping around from the wind.

Get a good fitted cover from some major cover manufacturers.
Crafted2FitŪ - Covercraft Custom Fit Car Covers
Coverking - Custom Car Cover Materials

Outdoors a tent is best but might be a bit impractical depending on where you leave your car.
Car Covers and RV Covers

Finally here's a list of tips for storing cars over the winter, many more if you search for them.
http://www.rochestercorvetteclub.org...-checklist.pdf
It was made for vintage cars so some items aren't really applicable.

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Thanks guys really appreciate the info... great links for me to go through Nismo91
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I would go with "Hugger Cover" they r custom hand made in Canada for extreme cold and wind. They also come with the holes on the bottom so u can put wire and locks to keep tight & secure. That's what i have, its amazing quality. Ave. $350

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