Should I cover

zojosc · 25th November 2008, 16:38

I have had my baby some six months ago. Waited a long time for it as I knew the owner and the history and my circumstances.

03 75club 1.8SE, one owner only used for a couple of miles to shop the odd day or two.

The car has only done 25k and because I have a company pickup the 75 will only be used on the odd weekend,or special days out probably when its dry etc.

Should I keep it covered as it lives outside?
Any advise and what cover would be gratefully recieved.

Regards to all

Andy

Ian V · 25th November 2008, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by zojosc

I have had my baby some six months ago. Waited a long time for it as I knew the owner and the history and my circumstances.

03 75club 1.8SE, one owner only used for a couple of miles to shop the odd day or two.

The car has only done 25k and because I have a company pickup the 75 will only be used on the odd weekend,or special days out probably when its dry etc.

Should I keep it covered as it lives outside?
Any advise and what cover would be gratefully recieved.

Regards to all

Andy

Do not cover up better to keep the fresh air on it.

Kandyman · 25th November 2008, 17:10

if i could i would go for a cover if you get a good one

http://www.thecovercompany.co.uk/car_covers.html

Ken · 25th November 2008, 17:28

Don't cover it as it will sweat regardsless if the cover has ventilation or not. Wind will make the cover rub where it touches. Cars are designed to do 100 plus in driving rain and snow, sitting in the open with no cover will do it no harm at all.

All that will happen is it will get dirty

tourerfogey · 25th November 2008, 17:49

You need one of these:

http://www.carcoon.co.uk/

Villa Villan · 25th November 2008, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

You need one of these:

http://www.carcoon.co.uk/

You ain't wrong TF I need a DB7

...Vac packed or not.

Cheers
Tony

zojosc · 25th November 2008, 21:14

Thanks you guys!

I am now more confussed than ever....Oh the beauty of forums!

In the rain, hail . sleet . snow and "burning sun" she sits until the votes are counted.

Wish I had bought a run-a-round now.

Andy

Dragrad · 25th November 2008, 21:46

If you are going to keep it covered for long periods, I would suggest you get a solar charger and connect it to the battery to keep your battery topped up.

tourerfogey · 26th November 2008, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villa Villan

You ain't wrong TF I need a DB7

...Vac packed or not.

Cheers
Tony

The names Bond, Tony Bond . . . doesn't have the same ring to it does it . . .

baxlin · 26th November 2008, 08:58

Mine's kept outside all year - OK, used every day, the only drawback as I see it is having to de-ice it on winter mornings, but I do this with a fan heater in the cabin for 10minutes or so.

Just make sure that you've visited the valeting forum, given the car a good claying, and then added lots of protective coats of wax, etc.

Malcolm

EDIT: I now see there's a poll! Given a choice, I would keep mine in an open-ended carport - lots of ventilation, but protected from a lot of the elements. SWMBO's Clio lives in ours, I can't really grumble as the garage is taken up by my JZR and my workshop - oh, and the carport's a tad narrow for the 75 anyway.................

View Poll Results: Should I cover My Car
Yes Cover it with a Proper cover	0	0%
Put it under cover in a Garage	4	57.14%
No Do not use a Car Cover	0	0%
Just leave it to the Elements	2	28.57%
Under Cover of a Car Porch	1	14.29%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

25th November 2008, 16:38	#1
zojosc Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The lovely Cotswolds Posts: 816 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should I cover I have had my baby some six months ago. Waited a long time for it as I knew the owner and the history and my circumstances. 03 75club 1.8SE, one owner only used for a couple of miles to shop the odd day or two. The car has only done 25k and because I have a company pickup the 75 will only be used on the odd weekend,or special days out probably when its dry etc. Should I keep it covered as it lives outside? Any advise and what cover would be gratefully recieved. Regards to all Andy

25th November 2008, 21:14	#7
zojosc Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Club SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The lovely Cotswolds Posts: 816 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cover Up Thanks you guys! I am now more confussed than ever....Oh the beauty of forums! In the rain, hail . sleet . snow and "burning sun" she sits until the votes are counted. Wish I had bought a run-a-round now. Andy

25th November 2008, 21:46	#8
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	If you are going to keep it covered for long periods, I would suggest you get a solar charger and connect it to the battery to keep your battery topped up. __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

26th November 2008, 08:58	#10
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Mine's kept outside all year - OK, used every day, the only drawback as I see it is having to de-ice it on winter mornings, but I do this with a fan heater in the cabin for 10minutes or so. Just make sure that you've visited the valeting forum, given the car a good claying, and then added lots of protective coats of wax, etc. Malcolm EDIT: I now see there's a poll! Given a choice, I would keep mine in an open-ended carport - lots of ventilation, but protected from a lot of the elements. SWMBO's Clio lives in ours, I can't really grumble as the garage is taken up by my JZR and my workshop - oh, and the carport's a tad narrow for the 75 anyway................. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours! Last edited by baxlin; 26th November 2008 at 10:19..

25th November 2008, 17:10	#3
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	if i could i would go for a cover if you get a good one http://www.thecovercompany.co.uk/car_covers.html

25th November 2008, 17:28	#4
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Don't cover it as it will sweat regardsless if the cover has ventilation or not. Wind will make the cover rub where it touches. Cars are designed to do 100 plus in driving rain and snow, sitting in the open with no cover will do it no harm at all. All that will happen is it will get dirty

25th November 2008, 17:49	#5
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You need one of these: http://www.carcoon.co.uk/