One of the main reasons people choose to use car covers is to shield their vehicles from the elements. According to a 2015 American Housing Survey, 63% of American homes have either a garage or carport.
With many of us owning more than one car and around a third of Americans without a shelter for their vehicle, that's a lot of cars exposed to the elements.
Because so many of us park our cars outside, we find any way we can to protect them from the cold winter weather and the sun's scorching UV rays. One of the most common methods is to use a Car cover.
Depending on the cover, these can offer complete UV protection, which means the paint won't fade after years of direct sunlight. In the winter, a completely waterproof cover will prevent water from sitting on the surface of our cars and turning to frost.
Anyone who has ever had to de-ice their windshield in the morning before work knows how frustrating that can be. Not to mention time-consuming! Covers also make light work of snow as they can be lifted off, and the snow comes with them.
A water-repellent Car Cover prevents water from pooling on the surface of your vehicle which can eventually lead to rusting. The best car covers not only repel water but are breathable to allow condensation gathered underneath to evaporate.
Covers can also protect your car from things like bird droppings, tree sap, and even people opening their car doors onto your paintwork. Dust, dirt, and pollen are also kept off your car which helps it to stay looking freshly washed.
