Best outdoor car cover...

[Grizzly]

I've had them all at one time or another (except for the Porsche cover). The two I like best are the Evolution IV and the Noah.

The Evolution IV is a good all weather cover. It's a big, bulky thing, so storing it will take up one whole trunk. The thing I like about that is that it's very thick, thus guarding against door dings and other impacts.

The Noah is a newer generation cover. Also for all weather applications, it is four layers, but it's very light and compact. It has a waterproof outer layer, a thin foam middle and a soft lining that protects your paint.

Neither of these covers can be washed in the washer. It ruins them. Ask me how I know.

[KevinH1990]

I use the Porsche silver cover. I have two that I bought second hand. I rotate them when I clean them.

I drive my car year round, except in snow and when there is salt on the road so the car has to be accessible. I usually throw a tarp over the car and Porsche cover when I'm expecting rain or snow. The Porsche cover isn't completely water proof.

[JCL12]

grizzly, sounds like the noah is the best bet? how do you rate it for the cold/outdoor elements?

also - got a recommended vendor? I'll be leaving my box outside in the snow and cold for up to 2 weeks at a time when I travel.

[Bob Z.]

Hopefully this is not too off topic but speaking of covers, I want one for just the top (aka bikini top), which I can use to cover the soft top in my dusty parking lot - any suggestions?

[meerzee]

I bought the Silverguard Plus and I like it alot. The absolute best IMHO is the one that I regretted not ordering which is the Coverking Stormproof. Not coatings, chemicals or anything to wear off....Is made of a special textile fabric that will basically last forever....I know of 3 people who bought them after I ordered my SG Plus and they are incredible.... No affiliation obviously, but here is a link:

http://www.coverkingcarcovers.com/Coverking-Stormproof.html

HTH

[Grizzly]

Would I say the Noah is the best bet? Actually, I guess it depends on your needs, but I prefer the Evolution IV. If you don't mind the size and weight of it, I think it is more weather resistant and it provides some measure of protection against impacts. When I'm working on a project in the garage, I will sometimes leave a couple of cars outside for an extended period of time. Regardless of how many times I ask the neighborhood kids to not bike, scooter, skateboard or run around the cars in the driveway it doesn't seem to make a difference.

[JCL12]

Hello All,

It is getting time for me to order a car cover. Note - My car will be outdoors in the frigid northeast cold.

I am putting the Noah at the top of my list, but I am still open to suggestions. Since I am lazy, I definetly need a cover that is fairly light and relatively easy to take on/off because I will be driving my car during the winter.

Anybody have some good vendor recommendations as well? I'd like to keep this as cheap as possible!

Thanks in advance.

[Grizzly]

I just looked at Noah pricing from my three favorite sources for you:

AutosportCatalog.com is cheapest at $177.00

Griot's Garage came in second at $189.00

California Car Cover Company was most expensive at $199.00

Good Hunting.