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[my_first_mini]

anybody got one? and if so any feedback? musch appreciated

[joewb]

I'm also interested in this topic

[dickster]

I've just bought an outdoor cover from MiniSpares, it turns out its the Monsoon by Cover Zone.
Top tip=Cover Zone list the Monsoon cover on their own site delivered at £117.85 yet the Minispares outdoor cover is....the Cover Zone Monsoon and they charge £86.20 + postage, I managed to get a further 15% off as Mini Spares has a discount offer on that ended on the 31/08 so it was even cheaper for me.

I've not had the pleasure of testing it properly yet as my car was only painted four weeks ago and they suggest that you leave it at least three months before fitting a cover to a newly painted car (probably because the paint hasn't yet hardened fully) but the forecast tommorrow is that its going to p*ss down here so I fitted the cover tonight, as far as fit goes I don't think you could get much better-its spot on, has pockets for the mirrors and ventilation flaps for air circulation-if you want I could post a pic of it fitted tommorrow? Its also came in a holdall which is handy when its not in use and also some rubber covers for the securing strap clips so they don't damage the body and securing straps-overall it looks a good package.

As I've not seen the results after a heavy shower I can't tell you whether they're any good or not, before buying it though I did a search here and most people seemed pleased with them. There is a better cover that they do for more money-the supposed advantage as I understand is that the other cover handles bright sun better than this one as in the cover is supposed to be more durable in the heat as I have read two reports that the Monsoon started to fall apart after being left in the hot sun for long periods and the manufacturers do mention that the Stormforce is a better cover for hot climes.

Mini Magazine did a test a couple of months back and the Sealey cover did very well if not won the test, the price seems excellent and they're on special offer this month but they are designed for cars slightly larger than a Mini so it might be baggy/loose at one end.

Edited by dickster, 01 September 2009 - 08:08 PM.

[my_first_mini]

I've just bought an outdoor cover from MiniSpares, it turns out its the Monsoon by Cover Zone. top tip, Cover Zone list the Monsoon cover on their own site delivered at £117.85 yet the Minispares outdoor cover is....the Cover Zone Monsoon and they charge £86.20 + postage, I managed to get a further 15% off as Mini Spares has a discount offer on that ended on the 31/08.

I've not had the pleasure of testing it yet as my car was only painted four weeks ago and they suggest that you leave it at least three months before fitting a cover to a newly painted car (probably because the paint hasn't yet hardened fully) but the forecast tommorrow is that its going to p*ss down here so I fitted the cover, as far as fit goes I don't think you could get much better-its spot on, has pockets for the mirrors and ventilation flaps for air circulation-if you want I could post a pic of it fitted tommorrow? Its also came in a holdall which is handy when its not in use and also some rubber covers for the securing strap clips so they don't damage the body and securing straps-overall it looks a good package.

As I've not seen the results after a heavy shower I can't tell you whether they're any good or not, before buying it though I did a search here and most people seemed pleased with them. There is a better cover that they do for more money-the supposed advantage as I understand is that the other cover handles bright sun better than this one.

Mini Magazine did a test a couple of months back and the Sealey cover did very well if not won the test, the price seems excellent and they're on special offer this month but they are designed for cars slightly larger than a Mini so it might be baggy/loose at one end.

wow!! sounds like a super dooper car cover lol, im defo interested to see it fitted (think i mite be buyin myself one of these)

[luvlygal]

Quite a few people would recommend Wood & Pickett car covers but I can't speak from experience, unfortunately

[daemonchild]

I have a monsoon one (£80 from Somerfords at IMM).
Tis very good indeed.

[dickster]

Quite a few people would recommend Wood & Pickett car covers but I can't speak from experience, unfortunately

I'm certain I read here somewhere that they were Car Zone Monsoons but I'd need to confirm that.

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[dickster]

Just went out to take some pics for you because I'm nice like that!






I haven't fitted the securing straps that clip on at the bottom and run underneath as the cover is quite secure being elasticated, also I couldn't be arsed!

[my_first_mini]

wicked looks fairly secure! think i may be investing in a new one