subject: Cover Your Assets - Car Cover Edition [print this page] Ah, the joys of purchasing a brand new car! The satisfied security. The pride of ownership. The flaunting of new-found buying power. The off-gassing of volatile organic compounds that we call the new-car smell. And of course, that sickening pit that forms in your stomach upon discovery of the very first scratch.
Weve all experienced it. First, theres disbelief as the sight of the gouge draws you in for an up close look. Next, assessing the damage, you run your fingers over it, trying in vain to rub it away. Then, your head lifts and whips to and fro with rage as you scan the parking lot for an obvious offender. Seeing no one to blame, your rage slowly subsides and is replaced by the nauseas realization that this is no ones fault but your own. You drop to your knees, raise your hands heavenward and mutter to yourself, If only Id purchased that damn custom-fit car cover!
Well my friend, redemption can be had, or at least bought. Take a quick scan around your local auto parts store where youll find a host of one-size-fits-all covers, the most expensive of which costs less than a c-note. A universal cover will certainly prevent most forms of parking lot, garage and environmental damage, but theyre ill-fitting, bunchy and not very flattering as far as your rides lines are concerned.
But, how about going one better and doing your new car right with a custom-fit car cover made specifically for your year, make and model vehicle. Available in a huge array of fabrics, styles and colors from just as many manufacturers, a custom cover delivers a tight fit that hugs the curves and contours of your prized ride. The best come from names like Coverking covers, Covercraft car cover corporation, and California car covers, etc. This style cover is best purchased over the internet, where you can shop for the best prices and find the exact pattern your car needs.
Prices for custom covers can vary wildly, ranging from around $150 for a lightweight model all the way up to $500 or more for a top-notch, all-weather cover that can withstand the harshest elements. And, whether you go with Coverking covers, Covercraft car covers, California car covers or one of the other top brands that are out there, a custom cover is going to cost way less than paying for an Earl Scheib schlub to do some Bondo-laden body work and lay down a new paint job. And, youll never experience the gut-wrenching self-doubt of asking yourself, What could I have done to prevent this?
