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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Lockable car cover

Hi all. I'm looking for a good car cover for the MINI. I've got it at college and tree sap and Florida sun/humidity aren't helping it much. I've searched and found a few past threads but would like some fresh opinions. One thing I would like is a way to lock it down so one of my fellow students doesn't decide to swipe it. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Minimania sells a bunch of them

Almost all covers are lockable, they just runs a cable under the car and lock on the opposite side. A bit of a pain if you want to get out quickly!

Try Minimania
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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I just got mine from the dealer, I was in a hurry so I didn't have time to order one. It was $197 indoor/outdoor. It looks really nice, not to sure how it's going to hold up to the elements but we'll see. It's a lockable, just run a cable underneath from one side to the other and throw a lock on it. Hope this helps -- Johan
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Cover Craft and OEM would be my choice to make sure you get full UV blockage, they are heavy but to the job real well and are custom fit to the specific make/model. I should probably look into one soon to with that wonderful FL summer approaching.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Thanks. I was looking into the OEM one but it seems like there are better covers out there for less money. The Cover Craft one looks good and I see California car covers also has similar models. It looks like the Noah model is what I need. I did a Google search and it appears the Noah comes with reinforced holes for locks. Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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Check Costco.com

Costco has a deal running thru the end of the month on pretty nice custom covers for $90 ($50 bucks off).
 
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