Car cover choices? Jag? Cover Kings? or Cheaper?
Hi All,
I just purchase a new to me f-type R and it will be garaged but I want a pretty goo quality car cover to help with accidental bumps, cats jumping on the car and dust particals, etc. $400 is a little steep to me for a cover but if its worth it I will. Trying to get opinions on this as this is my first "exotic" car I've owned. Any help would be great. TIA James https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...8d4ff15c80.jpg |
This user seems to be content with their indoor car cover from CoverCraft:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...5/#post1896870 If you are only in need of an indoor car cover, you should be able to find a good one for around $200. If you need it to be an outdoor cover, good ones there are going to be double the price (if not more) |
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https://sealskincovers.com/collectio...-type-coupe-1l Just picked this one up for around $90 (currently 50% off) with free shipping and it's my third cover using this company. My previous F-Type was an R and when I sold the car I let the cover go with the new owner instead of keeping it for myself which caused me to have to buy another one. Fit and quality are excellent and it's absolutely perfect for a garage kept vehicle. Comes with a matching storage bag also which may be convenient if you go on a road trip and park inside a garage somewhere? |
If you are intending to use the cover only in the garage then you might consider the satin one shown on the following site.
I chose this one because it is satin soft and will not scratch. Price is about $170. Comes with nice bag. It is a universal fit. https://www.carcoversfactory.com/cov...hoCJGAQAvD_BwE |
Paraphrasing the words of the “World’s Most Interesting Man”, I don’t always cover my car—indeed, I rarely do—but when I do I always use CoverKing’s Satin Stretch Indoor Cover.
I will add that I am a bit stunned, which is too strong a word, how pricey it is these days. Back in 2015 when I bought it—and I do recall the company provided me with a bit of a discount—I seem to recall it was in the mid-$200 range. Still not cheap but I do like to go first class, even if it is “overkill”. |
Bought my cover when I ordered the new car.
Used it for about a month waiting to get the car registered. Not used since. I drive the car all the time and would never put a cover on a car that is not spotless clean. Any surface dirt/grit can lead to fine scratches. So, it will likely only get used for a few weeks in the Winter, though I am planning on driving then as well. Also, you need to make sure that the cover does not come in contact with hot exhaust end pipes. |
I got a black satin indoor cover from www.carautocovers.com. It is a semi-custom cover. It fits the general size of the car but is not specifically designed for it. There are no mirror pockets. It does come with a storage bag. I have used it for a year and a half thus far. It is perfect for indoor use.
Ignore the special sale pricing. The sale never ends. |
Bought mine from WeatherTech. It is very soft fabric and fits like a glove. Current price is $460.
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Originally Posted by RickyJay52
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Paraphrasing the words of the “World’s Most Interesting Man”, I don’t always cover my car—indeed, I rarely do—but when I do I always use CoverKing’s Satin Stretch Indoor Cover.
I will add that I am a bit stunned, which is too strong a word, how pricey it is these days. Back in 2015 when I bought it—and I do recall the company provided me with a bit of a discount—I seem to recall it was in the mid-$200 range. Still not cheap but I do like to go first class, even if it is “overkill”. https://www.carcoverusa.com/images/c...g/cvcss94.webp https://www.carcoverusa.com/coverking-car-covers.php |
For the custom fit covers with the mirror pockets, does the fabric stress the mirror, or vice versa, when the mirrors fold after locking?
First post, sorry for the lack of intro. Still lurking and searching for my first F-Type. |
Originally Posted by CJSJAG
(Post 2443748)
Bought my cover when I ordered the new car.
Used it for about a month waiting to get the car registered. Not used since. I drive the car all the time and would never put a cover on a car that is not spotless clean. Any surface dirt/grit can lead to fine scratches. So, it will likely only get used for a few weeks in the Winter, though I am planning on driving then as well. Also, you need to make sure that the cover does not come in contact with hot exhaust end pipes. I had my car ceramic coated and the owners of the shope are against using a cover for the same reason that it can scratch the surface. |
Originally Posted by davidmaria1
(Post 2444012)
For the custom fit covers with the mirror pockets, does the fabric stress the mirror, or vice versa, when the mirrors fold after locking?
First post, sorry for the lack of intro. Still lurking and searching for my first F-Type. |
Originally Posted by SVR 575
(Post 2443861)
I just ordered that cover from Car Cover USA who has a discounted price as compared to ordering direct from CoverKing, sounds like I made the right choice.
https://www.carcoverusa.com/images/c...g/cvcss94.webp https://www.carcoverusa.com/coverking-car-covers.php |
Originally Posted by davidmaria1
(Post 2444012)
For the custom fit covers with the mirror pockets, does the fabric stress the mirror, or vice versa, when the mirrors fold after locking?
First post, sorry for the lack of intro. Still lurking and searching for my first F-Type. |
Originally Posted by Whatsnext
(Post 2444016)
I had my car ceramic coated and the owners of the shope are against using a cover for the same reason that it can scratch the surface.
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Originally Posted by CJSJAG
(Post 2443743)
If you are intending to use the cover only in the garage then you might consider the satin one shown on the following site.
I chose this one because it is satin soft and will not scratch. Price is about $170. Comes with nice bag. It is a universal fit. https://www.carcoversfactory.com/cov...hoCJGAQAvD_BwE |
Several posters raised concerns about scratching the car when using a cover if the car was not clean. I always blow my car off with my Blaster Sidekick prior to covering it to prevent scratching.
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I would think the 5 layer Coverking is the one.
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I found this really nice, flannel lined, Motor Trend cover. It's supposed to be waterproof, but I store my F inside, so can't attest to that feature. It comes in various sizes, and is very reasonably priced.
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I've used a California Car Cover and have been very happy with it. Custom for each vehicle, including SVR:
https://www.calcarcover.com/ |
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