Who makes the best car covers?
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Who makes the best car covers?
Just picked up a like new 35K mile 2002 C230 sport coup 
and well, now I have to put my
OTHER 2002 C230 Sport Coup with 260K Miles outside in the rain etc., tree crap.
I'm looking for the best cover money can buy. Car and driver had an article
and recommened EzyShade which after reading the reviews looks to be a piece of crap.
Definately not 10 layers or whatever they say and fall apart. Seal skin is supposed to be good and fit well,
but one guy who has a corvette, it looks pathetic, loose, but the company considers it a fit and won't refund.
I mean a Corvette? Such a common car and it doesn't fit. So much for the guarantee.
When we moved here " Carly" (at the time ~240K) was being stored outside needing some work and I used an old cover
that in it's time was supposed to be the latest and greatest tech, breathable yet waterproof cover.
It turned out be neither. It ruined the paint on my hood, left bubbles in the clear coat, so
now it's a mess there. Water leaked inside, caused all kinds of havoc with the electronics
(which fortunately all went away when it dried out) and damaged the interior.
So poor "Carly" will again be outside where she does not like to be. There's some water coming in from somewhere.
Carly 2.0 is taking her place in the garage.
So I need a REALLY GOOD cover as this will be the backup car and still runs ok, still needs work which may not be
financially feasible. Fortunately it's spring now, the rain has stopped
for the most part but still lots of dust, dirt and organic debris.
Wolf looks nice, but wow what prices!
Are they worth it? This cover is going on the old car, not the new one so it just needs to not cause more
damage, not leak, not blow away with the wind and breath.
Any input?
and well, now I have to put myOTHER 2002 C230 Sport Coup with 260K Miles outside in the rain etc., tree crap.
I'm looking for the best cover money can buy. Car and driver had an article
and recommened EzyShade which after reading the reviews looks to be a piece of crap.
Definately not 10 layers or whatever they say and fall apart. Seal skin is supposed to be good and fit well,
but one guy who has a corvette, it looks pathetic, loose, but the company considers it a fit and won't refund.
I mean a Corvette? Such a common car and it doesn't fit. So much for the guarantee.
When we moved here " Carly" (at the time ~240K) was being stored outside needing some work and I used an old cover
that in it's time was supposed to be the latest and greatest tech, breathable yet waterproof cover.
It turned out be neither. It ruined the paint on my hood, left bubbles in the clear coat, so
now it's a mess there. Water leaked inside, caused all kinds of havoc with the electronics
(which fortunately all went away when it dried out) and damaged the interior.
So poor "Carly" will again be outside where she does not like to be. There's some water coming in from somewhere.
Carly 2.0 is taking her place in the garage.
So I need a REALLY GOOD cover as this will be the backup car and still runs ok, still needs work which may not be
financially feasible. Fortunately it's spring now, the rain has stopped
for the most part but still lots of dust, dirt and organic debris.
Wolf looks nice, but wow what prices!
Are they worth it? This cover is going on the old car, not the new one so it just needs to not cause more
damage, not leak, not blow away with the wind and breath.
Any input?
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; May 7, 2025 at 03:01 PM.
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Depends on how nuts you want to go. They make those pressurized bubble covers that nothing can get into lol.
Here’s an article about some of 2025’s best options.
Cheers
Here’s an article about some of 2025’s best options.
Cheers
