Winter car cover recommendations - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

vibrato · 10-17-2008, 06:55 AM

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced winter cover for my Passion? I expect to leave it outside during the winter here in CT.
Any suggestions and resources would be appreciated...Thank you

**jwight** · 10-17-2008, 08:04 AM

Take a look at this: eBay Motors: Smart Car Fortwo Outdoor Breathable Fitted Car Cover (item 200263602006 end time Oct-17-08 10:21:57 PDT)

We have one on two separate cars; good fit and they hold up well. Good value for money IMHO.

a2jack · 10-17-2008, 08:21 AM

Real winter covers are expensive. The market is loaded with cheap covers that come apart in one winter. Go the long buck and get the best.

We used our CCC here in Michigan starting early Feb. It fits like a glove, and Ice and snow just slide off. Price $245.

This is the cover a lot of folks on the Canadian site use. A2Jack.

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rawlusÂ® · 10-17-2008, 08:33 AM

i have a california car company cover.
good breathable but weatherproof material.
quality construction.
fit is custom, pockets for the side-view mirrors.
you have to self-fit a grommet (they supply) for the radio antenna.
it is rather bulky but comes with it's own stuff-bag, about the size of a large bedroom pillow when stuffed.

blackbeagle · 10-18-2008, 01:29 AM

I bought a winter car cover for my previous car when it was new as well. Living up in MN, a car takes its toll parked outside. I used the cover for about half of the winter before I decided to get rid of it. It was too much of a pain in the rear to put on and take off. Soon, you'll be sick of doing it, like I did. If you drive everyday, it wouldn't be worth it. If it's parked for 2-4 days in a row, then I would consider it.

rwjrn · 10-18-2008, 02:01 AM

Depends on what your definition of reasonable is, but these are nice:
BikeBarn, Motorcycle Covers, Motorcycle Shelter, and Enclosed Motorcycle Covers

alexmadison · 10-03-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vibrato

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced winter cover for my Passion? I expect to leave it outside during the winter here in CT.
Any suggestions and resources would be appreciated...Thank you

I found some decent ones from empire. This cover was a replacement cover for a custom cover that cost three times as much and started leaking water and collecting dust under the cover in less than a year. My Empire cover is 4 months old, has survived numerous strong thunderstorms and seering Texas sun, and so far is exceeding my expectations. I have 3 cars under cover, soon the other two will be covered by Empire.

http://empirecovers-review.blogspot.com