Best way to cover my gti

Hello, peoples I need some help and I know this ain't the best way to keep my gti but it's the only option open to keep a eye on it and work on it and that is to keep it on my drive, I have invested in a cover but it's more like large rubble stack plastic that easily tears,( eBay cheap stuff) so I need something that will keep the gti good and dry through the rain and snow and horriable weather, is there any recommendations that anyone one has I rather have quality than quantity so all help appriciated 

Baz, SpecialisedCovers do a members discount and if you check out their thread you'll see that their covers are very well tailored and close fitting

I bought one of these and when I can find the darn post with the company name I'll send you a linky!
They cost about 150 GBP roughly and is 5 ply, 100% waterproof and breathable.

Fairly heavy, and has belts to clip it together (not used in this pic) so it is just hanging loose before I pulled in it correctly.
The inner lining feels like cotton wool, used it for the last two winters and the car looks as good as the day I covered it (absolutely no marks or scratches).
Oh and my car is covered for at least five months a year, I live in Austria!    



I bought it in the UK.
Don't buy cheap is my best advice!  

Thanks hairy and golf, hope you find the link that sound a great cover with 5 ply, i will check these specialised covers aswell 

If its kept outside, id certainly look at a tighter fitting one. Mine is talored to a mk1 but still a little baggy and the damn thing keeps blowing off the car even though ive got lastic straps around it around the bumpers.

I found a scruffy picture of the one I've got and it's from a company called 'Moltex'!  



It has elastic corners and proper thick adjustable belts to pull it down.
Not saying it's the best ever but I'm more than happy with the job that it does!  

I have one of these  from:

http://www.carcoverzone.co.uk/voyager-indoor-outdoor-cover-volkswagen-golf-p-1000.html

Not used it yet, due to fresh paint but might interest you.

I would go for a fitted cover rather than a one size fits all. There are plenty of companies who do them. As has been said cheap isn't the way to go. 

Have a quick look on the Dancover website… they sell portable garages/storage tents etc… that are pretty good, with quite a few different sizes available.

http://www.dancovershop.com/uk/product/small-garage-tents/portable-garage-pro-24x60x24-m.aspx

Thanks for all the replys guys I'm going to have a look at them all and get a tailored one lol not doing the eBay job again, but like they say you get what you pay for, you pay peanuts you get monkeys lol love that saying 

Saw the one you are talkin about Malcolm, has the cover thick and does it have a soft backing or is it just one material top and bottom thanks 

You know, I have not taken it out of the bag yet.

It is down the Mancave, I will have a look for you at the weekend if not before. I live a few miles away.

I do believe that is it layered though.

BAZ-GTI said

Thanks for all the replys guys I'm going to have a look at them all and get a tailored one lol not doing the eBay job again, but like they say you get what you pay for, you pay peanuts you get monkeys lol love that saying 

Keep us posted on what you buy Baz, with pics too of course

Will do andy, lol broke the sunroof today so need to get one sorted even tho there was a leak before the sunroof was broke, but she's slowly getting there, I'm so glad that we have so many good knowledgeable people on here they always help me so much I know you probably see my threads pop up and think oh here he goes again but it's my first mk1 and a GTI that you guys are so helpful I just can't thank you guys enough 

Do a search for "storm force" they fitted fitted covers for the mk1 aswell and have varying options to suit conditions

I will check them out thanks