Rain and standing water

Waterproof Car Covers

Waterproof is easy on its own — a plastic sheet is waterproof. The hard part is keeping rain out while letting water vapour from a warm bonnet and damp ground escape, so the cover does not become a greenhouse with your paint inside it.

Waterproof versus water-resistant

Water-resistant fabric sheds a shower. Waterproof fabric survives hours of driven rain and the run-off that pools along the roof gutter and sill. The difference shows in three places: the coating on the outer face, the hydrostatic rating of the membrane, and whether the seams are taped or merely stitched.

The condensation trap

Fully sealed non-breathable covers cause more damage than they prevent. Ground moisture rises, the car cools overnight, and water condenses on the underside of the fabric with nowhere to go. Over a winter that sits against paint and trim. Every outdoor cover we make is breathable for exactly this reason.

Fitting in wet weather

Fit the cover to a cool car, front to back, seating the mirror pockets first. If you have to store it wet, hang it before it goes back in the bag — a wet cover packed tight will mildew and lose its water repellency far faster than one that dried on a rail.

Recommended lines

Covers built for this

Charcoal all-season car cover fitted to a saloon parked outdoors in the rain

The cover you leave on all year

DailyShield 5L All-Season Car Cover

Five-layer all-season outdoor cover: waterproof outer, breathable membrane, UV-stable topcoat and a fleece inner that will not mark paint.

Layers
5
From
£89.99
Light grey three-season car cover fitted to a hatchback on a driveway

Everyday protection at the entry price

DailyShield 3L Three-Season Car Cover

Three-layer outdoor cover for spring, summer and autumn use: water-resistant, breathable and light enough to fit single-handed.

Layers
3
From
£59.99

Frequently asked

Can I really leave an all-season cover on the car all year?
Yes — that is what it is designed for. The build combines a waterproof outer with a breathable membrane, so rain stays out while moisture from the ground and the car can escape. Take the cover off periodically to wash both the cover and the car, and never fit it over heavy mud or road salt.
How do I wash a car cover without ruining it?
Wash on a cool, gentle cycle with a dedicated cover wash rather than household detergent, which strips water repellency and blocks the breathable membrane. Never use fabric softener, never tumble dry, and reproof once water stops beading on the outer face.