Custom Covers Vs. Universal Covers

Although you can get universal car covers that are made of a standard size for your vehicle, these car covers often does not fit the vehicle. Yes it is true that Universal car covers may come cheap and this is because of the fact that they are made in bulk without proper detailing. And so, the customer may be saving money, but he is rarely happy.

These covers are not well tailored in most cases and they often lag in perfection and sophistication too. Often in an effort to save a few pennies, the makers of these covers are in the practice of cutting the cost of materials and quality thus suffers. And in many cases the universal car covers are made of fabrics that are not properly tested before they are sold to customers.

If you have purchased a universal car cover you will never get the best fit as the car models vary a lot. So a person who purchased it to save a few dollars either ends up feeling disappointed or ends up spending more to get it ‘altered to his/her exact measurements. It is like getting too short or oversized clothing and then having to spend money of alterations.

Car covers has to perform multiple roles. To begin with they need to offer protection against the sun and the rain because they damage the finish of a lovely vehicle. There is also the harmful threat from the ultra violet radiation that slowly damages and destroys the vehicle’s body and the interiors as well. Your car also faces significant threats from the bird droppings, which are acidic in nature. It also stains the vehicle’s finish.

Car covers should be durable, and strong to withstand nature’s wrath. They should also come with a soft inner lining, which will protect the body from abrasion. And to block the harmful rays of the sun, the covers should have inbuilt UV inhibitors. The fabric should be breathable enough to allow free movement of air and moisture and prevent moisture from getting trapped. Car covers should fit the vehicle firmly as this will effectively block the dirt and dust from accumulating on the body.

Universal or Semi-Custom Car Covers
Universal covers are mass produced in huge quantities. These covers come in two or three standard sizes without taking into account the special features of a particular model.

Hence Universal or Semi-Custom Car Cover can never do justice as these days the models tend to differ by quite a bit. For example, a cover designed for a Chevy will never fit a Merc perfectly. The body hugging fit will never occur and it might either be too tight at the top or too loose at the bottom. Also certain cars have special features like built-in bumpers and these universal car covers will leave these areas exposed as their features change from one model to another.

There are serious flaws in universal car covers. Often these covers are made of materials which are neither breathable nor have the ability to inhibit ultra violet rays. Most universal car covers lack micro-pores that allow moisture to move freely. And they are made with patches of fabric too having multiple seams which when come off to let the elements seep through causing harm.

Universal or Semi-Custom seat covers and dash covers often block the side opening air bag.  Today car models have computer programs to run then and each car model is different from the other as each car owner strives to create something out of the box. And when it comes to the floor mats it can become outright dangerous if they do not fit properly because they may slip and obstruct the brake.

Custom Car Covers
On the other hand Custom designed car covers are made with materials that have gone through rigorous testing. The covers are tested for durability, color fastness, UV-resistance and breathabilty. Once the fabrics are designed and tested the covers are crafted with extreme precision using computerized CAD/CAM technology and also with the help of skilled craftsmen who use automated tools and jigs. The hidden truth behind such outstanding craftsmanship is a result of two major input methods. At Coverking both men and machine is attuned to such fine working schedule that it only results in the best output ever experienced by the car cover industry. Coverking’s products are often taken as originals that were installed by the automaker and we take this as a complement.

These custom covers have the fewest seams and thus you need not worry again about the seams coming through. And since they are personalized – that is they have been made for each individual model, they are sure to fit the car or the SUV with extreme precision.

The principal job of the cover is to protect the vehicle and the custom car cover does it extremely well. Most semi-custom cover makers’ give car covers a ‘generic fit’ to all ‘small’, ‘medium’ and ‘big’ cars. But neither do they look good, nor can they offer the protection the automobile needs

Protection, Fit and Attraction – these are the three principles that are applied by Coverking to make these custom car covers.