Cheap Car Cover that fits

So I need a car cover for the wagon as I want to swap off the plate and need it 'hidden' from code enforcement while I deal with the ins company.

I used to buy one at K-mart for about $35-40 bucks. the UV would kill it in a year, but I that's all I need.
As Kmart is gone now....whatcha got?

Cheapest I found in a quick search was about $70 bucks. I want something presentable so no blue tarps lol.


thanks

I bought this on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/200658486559

$44.95 with free shipping. They say 6 layers. I see two: the vinyl cover and some fuzzy layer on the inside. Rolls up to the size of a sleeping bag, and comes with a storage sack. It fits my wagon well, and has grommets to tie it down.

dmg4 wrote:

I bought this on eBay:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/200658486559

$44.95 with free shipping.  They say 6 layers.  I see two: the vinyl cover and some fuzzy layer on the inside.  Rolls up to the size of a sleeping bag, and comes with a storage sack.  It fits my wagon well, and has grommets to tie it down.  

that sounds about right. Waiting to see if any others chime in. I still have a couple weeks left before I HAVE to go to the DMV anyway for a new license and renew my 6 plates.

Not sure how effective the cover would be if you get a cold snap and the iguanas start falling from the trees again.

dmg4 wrote:

Not sure how effective the cover would be if you get a cold snap and the iguanas start falling from the trees again.

not under a tree so should be okay. rain is the enemy here.

dmg4 wrote:

I bought this on eBay:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/200658486559

$44.95 with free shipping.  They say 6 layers.  I see two: the vinyl cover and some fuzzy layer on the inside.  Rolls up to the size of a sleeping bag, and comes with a storage sack.  It fits my wagon well, and has grommets to tie it down.  

You have a pic of it on your wagon? I have a custom cover (got it from Costco/Cover King) but its quite a few years old now. This seems like a steal for $44.95 if it fits well.

No picture at the moment. Car is in storage until Spring. I'll try to get one this weekend when I go to talk to it.

i bought this one on ebay and it fits great, decent quality too.
my car is also sleeping in storage but ill click a picture this week when i go visit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CCT-Dust-Weather-Waterproof-Full-Car-Cover-For-Buick-Roadmaster-1936-1996/323086393538?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

i bought a budge cover for similar use, to avoid code jockeys till I sold the other car and transferred plates to the wagon. Still have it, worked as needed, may find another vehicle to cover.

From my july 2018 receipt:

Description QTY Unit Price Total Price         Budge Lite Station Wagon Cover  (SB-3)1 $61.41
                                                 $39.92                       Discount: 35% OFF ($21.49)
                                                                                                        Subtotal $39.92            
                                                                                                           Shipping $0.00                                        
                                                                                                                      Tax $0.00                                                
                                                                                                                    Total $39.92

Isurf wrote:

i bought a budge cover for similar use, to avoid code jockeys till I sold the other car and transferred plates to the wagon. Still have it, worked as needed, may find another vehicle to cover.

From my july 2018 receipt:

Description QTY Unit Price Total Price         Budge Lite Station Wagon Cover  (SB-3)1 $61.41
                                                 $39.92                       Discount: 35% OFF ($21.49)
                                                                                                        Subtotal $39.92            
                                                                                                           Shipping $0.00                                        
                                                                                                                      Tax $0.00                                                
                                                                                                                    Total $39.92

Boom that's the one I was thinking of. I ordered the size 5 'Lite' for $24 bucks. Have had them before the FL sun kills in in a year, but the wagon better not still be here by then! Should be here in 3 days, then I can swap the plate onto my minivan I got from my sister.....

I bought one of the above mentioned ebay covers and it is NOT a good fit. The back is just awaiting a good gust of wind and it will be off. Just my opinion.

4oldcars wrote:

I bought one of the above mentioned ebay covers and it is NOT a good fit.  The back is just awaiting a good gust of wind and it will be off.  Just my opinion.

true I bungied mine to keep it on

Isurf wrote:

i bought a budge cover for similar use, to avoid code jockeys till I sold the other car and transferred plates to the wagon. Still have it, worked as needed, may find another vehicle to cover.

From my july 2018 receipt:

Description QTY Unit Price Total Price         Budge Lite Station Wagon Cover  (SB-3)1 $61.41
                                                 $39.92                       Discount: 35% OFF ($21.49)
                                                                                                        Subtotal $39.92            
                                                                                                           Shipping $0.00                                        
                                                                                                                      Tax $0.00                                                
                                                                                                                    Total $39.92

How’s the quality of the material? Is it water resistant?

monwell wrote:

Isurf wrote:

i bought a budge cover for similar use, to avoid code jockeys till I sold the other car and transferred plates to the wagon. Still have it, worked as needed, may find another vehicle to cover.

From my july 2018 receipt:

Description QTY Unit Price Total Price         Budge Lite Station Wagon Cover  (SB-3)1 $61.41
                                                 $39.92                       Discount: 35% OFF ($21.49)
                                                                                                        Subtotal $39.92            
                                                                                                           Shipping $0.00                                        
                                                                                                                      Tax $0.00                                                
                                                                                                                    Total $39.92

How’s the quality of the material? Is it water resistant?

Not water resistant, not UV either, they last a year in FL sun, but hoping I only need it a few months.

That said I bought one for $250 and it only lasted 4 yrs. Do the math