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If you cannot get your vehicle under cover in a garage then your options are fairly limited when it comes to protecting the look of your vehicle. Paintwork is especially vulnerable to the elements and needs protection from rain, sun, animals and people so it makes sense to look at a car protection cover to provide a robust layer of all round protection for your pride and joy.

Modern car protection covers are made from durable and flexible materials which perform a variety of protective functions. They will be waterproof and so keep your bodywork from coming into contact with water which will cause discoloration of your paint job and if left unchecked, rust which will ravage the look of your car very quickly and cost dearly to put right. They will also be able to block out the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet or UV radiation; the same rays which cause sunburn in people also cause damage to your paint job and the sun is the major cause of a faded paint job which always looks unsightly and there is nothing you can do to remedy it once it has happened.

Prevention is definitely better than cure in this instance!

It is not just the weather that you need to deal with; there are a host of other things that can damage the look and body of your car such as children playing near the car; the cat deciding the hood is a great place to sunbathe; or a tree shedding leaves under which you have parked the car. All of these and many others will contribute to your car becoming scratched, discoloured, dented and acquiring the odd ding or two depending on how much in harm’s way you have parked the vehicle.

Make sure the car cover is therefore strong and robust enough to deal with minor scrapes and hits from animals, trees and people. (more…)

No matter where you live your car is going to experience the weather and that means several major contributors to the deterioration of the look of your automobile’s bodywork can get to work; the sun and the rain are the two major ones but there are also instances of frost damage too.

Obviously, the best place to house a car when it isn’t being used is inside a garage or fixed shelter but that is not always possible and in fact most cars and vehicles are kept outside in the elements often for months at a time. This is not good news for your bodywork or the car generally so at least make an effort to get the vehicle under cover which means you need a car cover that is both rain and sun resistant.

There are many car covers available on the market both readymade in pre-defined sizes and custom covers made specifically for that make and model of vehicle; whichever you choose you need to make sure they protect your pride and joy. Just because you have purchased a rubberized cover does not mean it will prevent the harmful UV rays of the sun. Just as UV rays harm your skin and can do so even through clothing, so the sun’s harmful impact can be felt through an otherwise waterproof covering.  You must have protection from both elements so it must be waterproof and able to block the sun’s rays.

Making sure the car cover fits your vehicle is also an issue to ensure the most effective protection you can provide.  Remember, your car may be left for weeks or months (and in some sad cases, even years) and making sure that the covering is going to stay in place owes a lot to how well the cover fits and is secured.  The material must be durable and able to continue providing protection for years despite being exposed to the elements itself.  There is no point in using a car protection cover which ends up becoming semi-detached from the car because the wind has blown it loose and exposed parts of your car to the ravages of sun and water! (more…)

Perfect for storing a bike in or outdoors, this motorcycle cover is made to last. Made out of state of the art DuPont Tyvek, this cover withstands hot sun, heavy rain, intense wind, and even mold and dust. Cover comes with a full elastic hem for a snug fit. Also, you can secure the cover on your bike using the two grommets provided with each cover. Never leave your bike uncovered, protect it with this durable and long lasting cover today! Grey in color. 5 year warranty. Comes in large and extra large.

BK-A1: Grey Printed Bike Cover - 78L x 27w x 44h

BK-C1:  Grey Printed Bike Cover - 54L x 24w x 36h

This past weekend was a scorcher! Personally, I think one of the most uncomfortable feelings ever is driving is a stuffy overheated car. I was walking around the streets of New York City, and the times I had to take a taxi to where I needed to go, I wanted nothing more than to just fly down the street in a convertible. As a Nancy Drew reader when I was younger, I’ve always wanted a convertible, but at the same time, I’ve been a little bit nervous from all those stereotypical scenes you see in movies when it’s pouring rain and the character can’t get the roof up. Even through this fear though, I think it would be worth it to have a convertible because I don’t think the chances are high of my roof not going up. Besides, now there are things like car covers to help protect your car when not in use! So, even if I can’t afford my dream convertible right now, at least a cover will help my car from getting so hot!

Recently this month, Honda launched the debut of their new Freed Spike in Japan. This chic new vehicle is a compact multi-wagon with features for multiple uses. Honda anticipates great success with this vehicle because of it’ s convenient everyday use. The Freed Spike has a compact body while still having a spacious interior for storage purposes. It also has a low floor so it’s easily accessible for everyone to enter the car, especially young children and the elderly. A new floor feature in the Freed Spike is reversible dual-height floor panels. This allows for the trunk storage area to either be positioned into a deeper slope or to be flattened depending on what you need to store. The appearance of the Freed Spike is also something to be thought about. Its is designed to extenuate it’s storage area while simultaneously looking bold. Keep your eyes open for this new Honda, and like any car you own, make sure your protect it with a car cover!

Along with getting an excellent quality cover for your car, if you call in and order rather than place the order online, you can ask about our secret phone sale! Now, the phone sale is also getting a BBQ cover for just $10 with your order! We have a variety of sizes, from small to extra large. Also, you get to choose between the styles of Flora and Metro Black. Call in today to order your car cover, and ask about our secret phone sale!

EmpireCovers.com is dedicated to helping when we can and being as environmentally efficient as possible. Due to the continuing crisis in the gulf, our company will donate $1 to the National Wildlife Foundation, as well as giving you 10% off your entire order, when you either order online or by phone. The money donated will be used to help clean the animals in the gulf effected by the oil spill. Protect you vehicle while also helping to save animals; help us help others in this time of need.

The birthday of America is this coming Sunday! Driving is a very prominent part of American culture, and there’s no better way to protect your vehicle then by purchasing a cover! In fact, EmpireCovers.com offers a variety of quality car covers that are made right here in the good ol’ U. S. of A.! Also in light of this special holiday, we are offering a 15% off your order. Visit EmpireCovers.com or place your order over the phone at:  888 872 6855.

For just this week, take advantage of our summer sale! Save 15% on your order by using the coupon code on our website. With our already great low prices, our summer sale is a fantastic way to save even more, without compromising quality. We offer great semi-custom car covers for the variety of protection you need. Either order online from EmpireCovers.com and apply the coupon code, or call in at 888 872 6855 and we’ll place the order for you!

With Father’s Day right around the corner, original gifts can be hard to come by. Get your Dad something special as well as useful by giving him a quality vehicle cover from empirecovers.com! Our car covers offer great protection no matter what you’re trying to shield it from. Take advantage of our Father’s Day Sale running from June 14 - June 19 to save 15% on  your order!