Best indoor car covers ~ station of gear

11 Aug, 2015 10:45am

We pick from eight indoor car covers to protect your car from dust and dings in the garage

Storing that cherished classic or weekend sports car in a garage protects it from the weather, but still leaves it exposed to dust, damp and inevitable knocks from bikes, tools and the like.

For the best protection, invest in an indoor car cover to keep bodywork clean and ready to go, plus reduce the risk of scratches and dents.

There’s a wide range on the market using several materials and a choice of fitting options, from a simple sheet to fully tailored versions shaped precisely to your car. So which is the one to keep your car safe from kids’ bikes and garden tools? We slipped on eight to find out.

How we tested them

We wanted covers to protect against knocks, but not trap moisture inside. The former was tested by laying them on cardboard, and dropping items on them from two heights.

Breathability was rated using a moisture trap on one side of the cover and a boiling kettle on the other, noting weight gain after running for five minutes. We also looked at fit and security, whether you could pick colours and apply logos, and if there was a storage bag. The final factor was price for our Ford Escort.

Verdict

All our top five make great choices, but just inching ahead is the Cosmos cover, which strikes a good
balance between price and protection. The tough Metex takes second from the superb, but pricey, tailored design from Specialised Covers.

1. Cosmos Indoor Car Cover
2. Metex Indoor Car Dust Cover
3. Specialised Covers Prestige +

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