Argos £35ish car cover??

RWD_cossie_wil · 03-01-2008, 01:13 AM

Who posted up about the £35 argos car cover that fits an Escos a treat? is it this one:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7409594/Trail/searchtext>CAR+COVER.htm

or this one
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7401279/Trail/searchtext>CAR+COVER.htm

Or a completely different one?

After one for my car now

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nickscunny · 03-01-2008, 01:17 AM

noooooo.... i bought one last year for my cabriolet. the buggers kept blowing away and the breathable one isnt watertight......

Kelv · 03-01-2008, 09:15 AM

if i remember correctly Wil, the ones that people showed as having was grey and blue

Bullett · 03-01-2008, 11:33 AM

i would avoid like the plague if outside!they rub the paint away on the edges if it gets windy

my mate had to respray his series two due to this.
i will only every use classic additions.my saff one was a perfect fit and never srcathed or rubbed the paint

dan le moignan · 03-01-2008, 01:53 PM

i could not get the car cover that was posted on here a while ago when i went to argos, so got the grey fabric one you have linked to.
it fits well and my car is kept garaged, but i think it is leaving small marks on the car, which have to be polished out.

Bullett · 03-01-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan le moignan

i could not get the car cover that was posted on here a while ago when i went to argos, so got the grey fabric one you have linked to.
it fits well and my car is kept garaged, but i think it is leaving small marks on the car, which have to be polished out.

redrsmk5 · 03-01-2008, 08:31 PM

that was me then

no problems with my cover inside or outside

RWD_cossie_wil · 03-01-2008, 08:54 PM

you havn't got the model number or know if its still avalible from argos do you mate?

bigpower · 03-01-2008, 09:24 PM

I had one and it blew off all the bloody time! ripped in the process and scratched the car

I think i binned it TBH, or did it blow away??

Franco · 04-01-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrsmk5

that was me then

no problems with my cover inside or outside

Mines torn to shreds!!

And is now in the bin! Kept blowing off as Bigpowers!

Think it MAY of had something to do with having no front & rear bumpers though..............

Bullett · 04-01-2008, 07:16 AM

there seriously is no substitute for the classic additions covers.

although dear they are spot on

had my saff one 4 years now and not a tear or scratch in site.and its an out door breathable one.put up with the fooking cats

round my way too

redrsmk5 · 04-01-2008, 08:11 PM

If you look closely at the pic of mine you will see bungee straps with pipe lagging around them to keep it down on the car. Hence mine not blowing away or ripping.

For the price the cover is great value for money if you cant afford a classic additions one. You just need to improvise like i have to make it work for you

steviecossie · 04-01-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrsmk5

that was me then

no problems with my cover inside or outside

ive got this aswell but i secure it under the car so i doesnt
blow about

G1EN · 09-01-2008, 09:16 AM

exactly, there are designated holes to attach bungee ropes to, to stop it blowing off. Mine has blown off once or tiwce, but only when not held with bungee ropes. When bungee ropes are on, it stays put...

Have had no probs with scrathing of paint either.

but dont think argos are selling them now.

1 question.... Do the classic additions let a pool of water gather in the space between the spoiler when it rains..?

For all you boys with a classic additons cover that still keep it outside?

redrsmk5 · 09-01-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G1EN

exactly, there are designated holes to attach bungee ropes to, to stop it blowing off. Mine has blown off once or tiwce, but only when not held with bungee ropes. When bungee ropes are on, it stays put...

Have had no probs with scrathing of paint either.

but dont think argos are selling them now.

1 question.... Do the classic additions let a pool of water gather in the space between the spoiler when it rains..?

For all you boys with a classic additons cover that still keep it outside?

i cut a piece of 4mm MDF to the shape of the tail fin and wrapped it in a nice soft sheet to prevent this happening, worked a treat

RWD_cossie_wil · 09-01-2008, 07:45 PM

recon argos are not selling them anymore?

G1EN · 09-01-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrsmk5

Quote:

Originally Posted by G1EN

exactly, there are designated holes to attach bungee ropes to, to stop it blowing off. Mine has blown off once or tiwce, but only when not held with bungee ropes. When bungee ropes are on, it stays put...

Have had no probs with scrathing of paint either.

but dont think argos are selling them now.

1 question.... Do the classic additions let a pool of water gather in the space between the spoiler when it rains..?

For all you boys with a classic additons cover that still keep it outside?

i cut a piece of 4mm MDF to the shape of the tail fin and wrapped it in a nice soft sheet to prevent this happening, worked a treat

ah... cool.

I have thought about that idea, but never actually thought about covering and placing under the cover. cheers. gna go BnQ 2mora night.

03-01-2008, 09:15 AM	#3
Kelv Almost there! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gatwick (ish) Posts: 7,432 Rep Power: 18	if i remember correctly Wil, the ones that people showed as having was grey and blue __________________ EscortRSCosworth.com

03-01-2008, 11:33 AM	#4
Bullett 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: essex an proud Posts: 11,953 Rep Power: 20	i would avoid like the plague if outside!they rub the paint away on the edges if it gets windy my mate had to respray his series two due to this. i will only every use classic additions.my saff one was a perfect fit and never srcathed or rubbed the paint __________________

03-01-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
redrsmk5 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in a dream world at present Posts: 1,880 Rep Power: 9	that was me then no problems with my cover inside or outside __________________ " You'll Never Walk Alone " JFT 96 - 15th April 1989....never forget them. THE most successful English Club Ever! View the madness here - underside resto finished! http://www.passionford.com/forum/vie...asc&highlight=

03-01-2008, 09:24 PM	#9
bigpower PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: yorkshire Posts: 3,365 Rep Power: 13	I had one and it blew off all the bloody time! ripped in the process and scratched the car I think i binned it TBH, or did it blow away?? __________________

04-01-2008, 07:16 AM	#11
Bullett 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: essex an proud Posts: 11,953 Rep Power: 20	there seriously is no substitute for the classic additions covers. although dear they are spot on had my saff one 4 years now and not a tear or scratch in site.and its an out door breathable one.put up with the fooking cats round my way too __________________

03-01-2008, 01:17 AM	#2
nickscunny Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 8	noooooo.... i bought one last year for my cabriolet. the buggers kept blowing away and the breathable one isnt watertight......

03-01-2008, 01:53 PM	#5
dan le moignan Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Down south! Posts: 301 Rep Power: 8	i could not get the car cover that was posted on here a while ago when i went to argos, so got the grey fabric one you have linked to. it fits well and my car is kept garaged, but i think it is leaving small marks on the car, which have to be polished out.

04-01-2008, 08:11 PM	#12
redrsmk5 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in a dream world at present Posts: 1,880 Rep Power: 9	If you look closely at the pic of mine you will see bungee straps with pipe lagging around them to keep it down on the car. Hence mine not blowing away or ripping. For the price the cover is great value for money if you cant afford a classic additions one. You just need to improvise like i have to make it work for you __________________ " You'll Never Walk Alone " JFT 96 - 15th April 1989....never forget them. THE most successful English Club Ever! View the madness here - underside resto finished! http://www.passionford.com/forum/vie...asc&highlight=

09-01-2008, 09:16 AM	#14
G1EN Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,637 Rep Power: 10	exactly, there are designated holes to attach bungee ropes to, to stop it blowing off. Mine has blown off once or tiwce, but only when not held with bungee ropes. When bungee ropes are on, it stays put... Have had no probs with scrathing of paint either. but dont think argos are selling them now. 1 question.... Do the classic additions let a pool of water gather in the space between the spoiler when it rains..? For all you boys with a classic additons cover that still keep it outside? __________________

09-01-2008, 09:42 PM
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