5 Ways to Keep Your Cover from Blowing Away

How to Keep Your Car Cover Secure in Strong Winds

A car cover is an effective way to maintain your vehicle’s appearance and condition. It helps protect against wear and tear caused by sunlight, weather, and wind-borne debris. Even small stones or salt carried in the air can gradually cause significant damage to your car’s exterior.

However, one common problem with generic universal car covers is that they can shift or blow off in high winds — completely defeating their purpose. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent this. From using gust straps to choosing a custom-fit car cover, here are five practical tips to keep your car cover securely in place, even on the windiest days.

1. Ensure the Cover Fits Correctly

To get the best performance, your car cover must be installed properly. Most covers have clearly labeled front and rear sections. Start by securing the front end of the cover to the front bumper, making sure the elastic hem fits snugly.

Next, carefully pull the rest of the cover over the vehicle, alternating sides as you go to avoid snagging or bunching. Once the top is fully covered, stretch the material over the rear end and secure it to the rear bumper. A properly fitted cover leaves no loose gaps around the hem — minimizing wind penetration and preventing the cover from blowing away.

2. Get a Customized Car Cover

While universal car covers may provide adequate protection on calm days or in sheltered parking areas, they often fail to stay in place during harsh weather conditions. Investing in a custom car cover ensures that the protective fabric fits your vehicle precisely, reducing the risk of wind lifting or shifting.

Custom car covers are designed with dedicated pockets for side mirrors, antennas, and spoilers, tailored to your vehicle’s specific make, model, and year. They also accommodate unique external modifications, ensuring a snug, aerodynamic fit that remains secure even in strong winds.

At Tehu, we specialize in custom car covers. Simply provide your vehicle’s measurements — including length, width, height, and additional details such as ground clearance, fenders, or hood scoops — and we’ll provide a quote for a high-quality, weatherproof cover. Our covers come with a market-leading 5-year warranty, giving you long-term peace of mind and dependable protection.

3. Use a Car Cover Gust Strap

Even with a well-fitted or custom-made car cover, strong gusts can sometimes loosen the edges. A car cover gust strap offers extra security by tightening the open areas of the cover, preventing the wind from dislodging or shifting it.

Despite its simple design, a gust strap is highly effective, affordable, and easy to install. To use, attach the two straps to the lower part of your cover with gator clips, then pull the tension collar until everything fits firmly in place. Spending just a few extra minutes securing your cover can save you from costly damage or repairs caused by a windblown cover.

4. Use Binder Clips

Binder clips offer a low-cost alternative to gust straps. While they can help tighten your car cover, they aren’t specifically designed for this purpose and may not be as effective in strong winds. After fitting your cover, use extra-large binder clips to secure it to the front and rear bumpers and the underside of the chassis for a tighter hold.

Plastic binder clips are less likely to scratch your vehicle’s surface, but they may not provide sufficient weight or grip in heavy winds. For better results, choose heavy-duty metal clips with protective padding to prevent friction damage to the cover or vehicle paint.

5. Use Fabric Snap Grommets

Fabric snap grommets are typically used to prevent UV-protective fabrics from tearing, but they can also be an excellent way to strengthen and secure vulnerable areas of a car cover. To use them effectively, install several grommets around both the front and rear bumpers. This helps stabilize the cover and allows you to tie it down more securely against gusts of wind.

Shop Our High-Quality Car Covers

While clips, straps, and anchor points can improve stability in windy conditions, there’s no substitute for a high-quality, custom-fitted car cover. A properly fitted cover will always perform better and stay in place longer than a cheap, universal alternative.

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