Do you like your Empire Cover so much that you would like to win one for free for another vehicle you have? Or are you a new customer interested in what our covers have to offer? Check out our contest that we are running in collaboration with Rides.com!
Here’s the catch:
Visit Rides.com and register
Join the Empire Car Covers Group at http://www.rides.com/empirecarcovers
Post a picture of your ride in that group to be entered to win.
On August 15th, we will choose a winner at random and give away a FREE Titan Quatro 4L Car Cover!
Act fast because you don’t want to miss out on winning a FREE vehicle cover!
Step 3: Receive the highest amounts of likes on your post to win.
This contest will end on July 5th, so write your post today and share this contest with your friends and family to get a jump start on receiving the most likes!
With Father’s Day right around the corner on Sunday, June 19th, its time for you to start considering great gift ideas for the man you love! There’s no better way to show your dad appreciation than purchasing him a semi-custom vehicle cover. No matter what type of vehicle your dad drives, Empire Covers has something for you.
If your father is an outdoors man, he may even have some type of recreational vehicle such as a boat, ATV, bicycle, or snowmobile. We offer a variety of sports covers for those too- all dependent on your specific wants and needs!
So purchasing a cover to protect your car, truck, or SUV was a great step- you no longer have to worry about damage from rain, from sun, or from mold. However, there are two products we offer here at Empire Covers to help make your vehicle cover even better!
The Gust Guard is great for those who live in a windy or breezy environment. It features a unique bungee system to help ensure that your vehicle cover stays secure. The guard features two bungee cords and four clips; the clips fasten to the bottom of your cover to make sure it stays in place during those aggressive storms with powerful gusts of winds. At only $14.99, the gust guard is a great investment.
The other important product that we offer is the Cable and Lock Kit. Starting at $9.99, this high-strength item consists of a plastic-coated steel cable and weather-proof lock. Two keys are included. This is perfect for those looking for a little extra security- it helps make sure your cover stays locked to your vehicle.
To properly protect your vehicle, make use of your Empire Cover and accessories!
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In 2004, Empire Covers was formed, just outside of Philadelphia. We began selling car, truck, and SUV covers online at EmpireCovers.com. Since then, we have vastly grown and have expanded our product line to include floor mats and covers for motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, RVs, and pet seats. We sell diverse, reasonably priced covers for both indoor and outdoor use; this is done because at Empire Covers, we know our customers needs are different- we like to have something for everyone.
In 2008, we decided to expand our cover business to include high quality, durable patio furniture covers- which led to the creation of Empirepatiocovers.com. This product line includes covers for: chairs, sofas, tables, ottomans, grills, hot tubs, fire pits, fountains, chaise lounges, umbrellas, log racks, and air conditioners.
We love our customers, and we strive to give you the best service and experience as possible.
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With the summer approaching (only 35 more days!!!) mother nature will indeed be throwing a mixture of nasty weather conditions our way. Protecting your vehicle from these conditions is a must to help prolong the longevity of your car, truck, SUV or RV.
Summertime is a notorious season with variations in weather. Sunny days, rain, and thunderstorms are all common, and can easily damage your car, particularly the bodywork and paint. The sun and its UV rays commonly fade paint, while rain and thunderstorms can lead to rust and discoloration.
No one wants their vehicle to look less than 100 percent. If you do not have a garage or somewhere to protect your vehicle, it is important to invest in a quality cover to prevent damage and deterioration. To help prevent fading, make sure the material of the cover features UV protection to restrict damage from those dangerous rays. To prevent rusting and discoloration, invest in a cover that is either a 100% waterproof cover or one that is water resistant and breathable.
Now you might be thinking, what is the difference between a 100% waterproof cover and a water resistant breathable cover? A 100% waterproof cover prevents all types of moisture from entering; while a water resistant breathable cover may let some moisture in, however the breathable features allows the water to evaporate and helps avoid mold and mildew growth.
Also important is to make sure your cover features non-abrasive material. This will prevent any scratches appearing on your car from using a cover.
You may be thinking, “Taking a cover on and off my vehicle is such a hassle! I do not have the time nor energy to do it!” However, using a car cover is actually simple, quick, and safe. Watch the following video, made by Empire Covers, to show how easy it really is to use a car cover.
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If you cannot keep your vehicle in a garage or other fixed shelter that provides all round protection for your car, truck or boat then you need to consider covering your vehicle to give it the protection it needs.
Bodywork paint is susceptible to a range of environmental factors including the weather with rain causing rust and general discoloration and the sun in particular is a major cause of faded paint work. It is not just the weather that you have to be aware of when you are looking to protect the appearance of your car as there are other factors that contribute to the deterioration of paint and bodywork. Bird droppings are highly acidic and will actually eat away at paint exposing the bodywork so that other agents can create damage, particularly water. Even if no bodywork is exposed, the chemical components will react with each other causing the development of ugly discoloured spots on your car as well as damaging the shine you are able to produce from waxing and cleaning.
Many times you will see a vehicle parked up in the yard or on the drive in front of the garage and a host of kids running around with bicycles and toys; all of these things inevitably result in some form of collision with your car and create scratches, dings and indentations. You need to ensure that your vehicle has enough protection from the elements, from wildlife and animals and simple things like a ball bouncing off the hood as the children are playing.
The best form of outdoor protection for your car is a quality car cover.Modern materials are able to provide a waterproof protective layer which will minimize the impact of rain on your paintwork and the effect of rust which can develop under the paint work and remain unseen until substantial amounts of damage have been caused. You should also ensure that the car cover is made of materials which will prevent the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun penetrating and causing that faded look you so often see on older cars or indeed, any vehicle that has been left out in the sun too long. (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…)
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!
This past Memorial Day day was memorable indeed with great weather! Hopefully we will also have great weather for other upcoming holidays as well. To keep you car or vehicle protected from sun damage or heat during these times, get a quality cover from empirecovers.com today!
