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Old 02-10-2024, 12:28 AM #16
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Good quality car covers have soft lining that won't damage the finish if the car is clean, but any dirt on the finish and it's over. I stopped using them decades ago just because they are a colossal PITA. A retractable awning might work for you.
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if it were me, I would wash and wax the car regularly (every 3 months?) and park in the sun with a sunshade in the windshield. Tint the windows too for added protection for the interior.

As others have pointed out, car cover is a PITA, causes scratches, traps moisture, and likely provides more shelter for critters too. Parking under tree with sap + bird poop + leaves is a poor choice too.

I've parked other cars outside in the northeast for years and the paint is still in good shape after 20 years. I think a few afternoons a year to properly wax the car will go a long way, and it'll be much less work than using a cover!
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