Car covers are an essential protection against dirt, dust, UV rays, heat, rain, bird droppings and several other things. Not only do they protect a car, but they also help in retaining the new looks of the car. Hence, buying a car cover is a must. But, we all need to ascertain the functions and use of a car cover before we purchase one.

Car covers can either be custom-made or universal. Custom-made covers are tailored exactly according to a car's measurements, while universal are available in certain standard measurements to suit almost all car types. Usually, custom-made car covers are preferred because of better protection. Some covers like the 'satin stretch car cover' from Coverking that provides a more fitting cover for your car.

Car Cover World, Mats-n-Covers, Auto Anything, California Car Cover Co, Car Stuff, Car Covers-Car Bras, T. J. Custom Car Covers, Buy Automotive, Car Accessories, Auto Seattle, The Amazing Roll-up Car Cover, J.C Whitney, Car Bytes, Eastwood, Drive Werks, Exotic Wood Dash, Metro Parts Markets, and Race Pages are some companies that provide excellent quality car covers. Some companies such as Car Cover World, Mats-n-Covers, Auto Anything, and Drive Werks also provide free shipping. Some companies that provide high-end car covers are CoverCraft, Auto Anything, Coverking, Lebra, Mopar, Bestop and SmittyBilt. These companies also provide guarantees ranging from a few months to a lifetime.

The materials used by car cover companies are Noah Barrier Fabric, WeatherShield, Polycotton, Tan Flannel, Evolution Technalon, Sunbrella, Dustop, Soft Weave, Plushweave, and others. While Noah Barrier Fabric and WeatherShield works great in both indoor and outdoor conditions, Tan Flannel works best for indoors. Dustop is believed to be extremely suitable for indoor uses, as it provides excellent protection against dust and other particles. Stormweave is suitable for all sorts of climatic conditions, such as snow, rain, dew or industrial pollutants.