does anyone know anywhere (Halfords any good??) that does decent waterproof covers for the MK Indy?? we are now moving to a house with no garage and i don't plan to sell the car just yet even though the cash for some work thats needed would come in handy........decision time.......in the meantime thanks for any help....cheers

It is not the cover that is the problem.
Water will still get to your car from underneath.

I can recommend the SoftbitsforSevens ones. They're not cheap though....

I know for a fact that the Argos blue sheet covers are rubbish and fall apart in no time. If you're going to be using the cover for a while it would be worth getting a lined one which won't attack the gel-coat / paint finish...

Don't sell it, you'll only regret it.... Have you contacted the local council- it varies from place to place but up in Nottingham they had hundreds of unused lock-ups for tiny amounts of rent...

yeh checking out the renting option at the mo but would rather have the car at home but had'nt thought about being attacked from underneath...probably parked on shingle when not being used.....thx

a tent like a portable garage would be better, the sir would be able to circulate around

One on ebay

Security may be your biggest problem

[Edited on 12-2-2008 by onzarob]

Yep, you need to let the air circulate around the car to stop condensation.. I would also waxoyl the chassis etc, and ensure you have a few holes in the floor to let the water out...

Dan

All the covers offered by Halfords are NOT waterproof for anything less than a light shower; this applies to the bike covers as well. Personally I'd buy some cheap plastic corrugated sheet and wood to make a low push under roof, only needs to clear the roll bar or screen. Leave the ends open so the air can flow through, this will prevent the car getting damp.

Halfords sell two types, the own brand ones arent breathable so are made for short usage. Then there are the tyvek ones which are breathable but about £50 upwards.
Adam

[Edited on 12/2/08 by bassett]

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Originally posted by bassett
Halfords sell two types, the own brand ones arent breathable so are made for short usage. Then there are the tyvek ones which are breathable but about £50 upwards.
Adam

[Edited on 12/2/08 by bassett]

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Does the house have room for a garage/large shed?

I guess the best option would be a cacoon cover. But they are not cheap. Something like this !!

http://www.classiccarcocoon.com/car.html

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Originally posted by neilj37
I guess the best option would be a cacoon cover. But they are not cheap. Something like this !!

http://www.classiccarcocoon.com/car.html

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or this cocoon from frost, not cheap though.

frost cocoon

i have got room for a garage which will come later possibly (hence sell car to raise money) but the thought of a gazebo type tent arrangement sounds good, i have a waterproof tonneau cover for the car anyway and security not a problem as there will always be another car parked in front of it - cut down gazebo here we come!!! cheers

£650 notes:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7051629/Trail/searchtext%3EGARAGE.htm

Shipping container? I used to keep my old Indy on one and never had an issue with damp.

Argos think of everything.........looks like the Indy stays for a while tho.....

My garage didn't break the 500 quid barrier. That's for 2.4 x 4.8 m

Get your hammer and saw out.
Rescued attachment Sylva in shed thumb.JPG

I use the Halfords Tyveck ones, about 1 a year - totally waterproof and the don't tear even in the most viscious gales.

I did buy a Argos heavy duty one but it formed gallons of condensation underneath and I went back to the Halfords jobbies

I will be in this spot aswell. The thing is I don't have the luxery to build or set up a tent around it since it will be on a public parkingplace. In Holland there seems to be only the Halfords brand, no Tyvek here. Isn't the one on Ebay a good solution? http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320216994266&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011