We Got You Covered makes custom car covers in Melbourne, each one cut to your car's make, model and year. Satin indoor covers start at $450 and waterproof outdoor covers at $550, with a 2-year warranty and free delivery. Most Melbourne orders arrive within 5 to 10 business days.
A Melbourne car parked outside doesn't face one big threat. It faces a rotation: rain on about 100 days a year, summer UV that fades paint even through cloud, and the odd hailstorm that damages thousands of cars in an afternoon. A car cover in Melbourne has to cope with all three.
Key takeaways
- Melbourne averages 100 days a year with at least 1 mm of rain, spread across every month, so an outdoor car cover in Melbourne has to handle being wet and dried all year round.
- UV in Victoria sits at 3 or above from mid-August to the end of April, according to SunSmart, which means a car parked outside in Melbourne takes paint-fading UV for more than eight months of the year.
- Melbourne's two big hailstorms, on 6 March 2010 and 25 December 2011, cost insurers about $1 billion each. A standard outdoor car cover is not hail protection.
- Car covers in Melbourne come in three price tiers: universal shelf covers at about $35 to $289, sized premium indoor covers at $199 to $399, and custom-fit covers at $450 to $650.
Shop now: indoor car covers from $450, or waterproof outdoor car covers from $550.
What does Melbourne weather do to a car parked outside?
Melbourne weather wears a car down through constant change rather than one extreme. A car parked outside in Melbourne gets rained on about twice a week, sits in damp morning air through winter, and still takes strong UV from late August to April. Each of those damages paint, rubber and trim in a different way.
Rain is the obvious one. Melbourne averages 100 days a year with at least 1 mm of rain, spread across every month, according to Bureau of Meteorology long-term records for the Melbourne Regional Office. There's no dry season to wait out, so water spots, grime and bird mess keep landing on an uncovered car all year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (1 mm or more) | 5.6 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 7.9 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| 9am humidity (%) | 63 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 77 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 67 | 62 | 63 | 62 |
| UV 3 or above | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | From mid-month | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Rain days and 9am humidity: Bureau of Meteorology, Melbourne Regional Office long-term averages. UV season: SunSmart.
UV is the part Melbourne owners underestimate. The same BOM records show about 179 cloudy days a year, yet SunSmart says UV in Victoria sits at 3 or above from mid-August to April. Reds and blacks fade first, then the clear coat turns chalky. More in our guide to what UV does to car paint.
Which car cover suits where you park in Melbourne?
The right car cover depends on where the car spends the night. A lock-up garage or apartment basement needs a soft indoor cover for dust and knocks. A driveway, carport or street spot needs a waterproof outdoor cover with tie-downs, because the car is taking rain, sun, bird mess and the occasional storm.
| Where it's parked | Main threat in Melbourne | Cover to buy | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock-up garage | Dust, knocks, a damp garage in winter | Indoor satin stretch cover, fleece lined | $450 |
| Apartment basement car park | Dust, neighbours' doors, trolleys, tight spaces | Indoor satin stretch cover, fleece lined | $450 |
| Driveway or carport | Rain, summer UV, hail, bird droppings | Waterproof 350 GSM outdoor cover, fleece lined | $550 |
| Inner-city street, under trees | Sap, possum and bird mess, rain, passing traffic | Waterproof outdoor cover with tie-downs fastened | $550 |
Most of our Victorian customers keep their cars undercover. Over the past 12 months, our sedan indoor cover outsold our sedan outdoor cover 11 to 4 among orders shipped within Victoria.
Apartment basements throw up concrete dust, and a neighbour's door or a trolley can mark a car in seconds. An indoor cover won't stop a hard hit, but it stops scuffs and dust. For garages, see our guide to a dust proof car cover for the garage.
Inner-city streets are the toughest spot. Terrace streets in Fitzroy, Richmond or Brunswick often have no driveways, and street trees drop sap and shelter possums. Our guide to covering a car parked on the street covers what changes without a driveway.
Do you need a hail cover in Melbourne?
A hail cover is worth considering in Melbourne if your car lives outside and you can't move it undercover when a storm warning comes. Hail is far rarer than rain, but Melbourne has had two major hailstorms in the past 16 years, and each one damaged cars across whole suburbs.
The 6 March 2010 hailstorm cost insurers $1.044 billion, according to Insurance Council of Australia figures published by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience.
The 25 December 2011 hailstorm hit the northern suburbs, including Keilor, Taylors Lakes, Eltham, Greensborough and Broadmeadows, and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience puts its insurance cost at $987 million. Of the first 77,174 claims, 56% were for vehicle damage, according to the Insurance Council of Australia as reported by Insurance News.
Both storms struck between Christmas and early March. That's the window to worry about.
A standard outdoor car cover, ours included, won't stop large hailstones denting panels. Real hail protection needs a padded cover built to absorb impact. If hail is your main concern, talk to us about a padded hail cover before you order a standard outdoor one.
Will a car cover trap moisture in a Melbourne winter?
A car cover can trap moisture in a Melbourne winter if it goes on a wet car or stays on through a long run of wet days. That's the real downside of an outdoor car cover in Melbourne, more than scratching. The fix is simple: cover a dry car, and let it breathe when the weather turns.
Winter mornings are the risk. BOM records put Melbourne's average 9am humidity at 80% in June, so dew forms on paint overnight. A waterproof cover keeps rain off, but any damp already under the cover takes longer to escape.
Four habits keep moisture out:
- Put the cover on a dry car, never straight after rain or a wash.
- After several wet days in a row, take the cover off for a few hours on the next dry afternoon.
- Dry the cover before you fold it away.
- Use an indoor cover only indoors. An indoor cover left in the rain holds water against the paint.
Do car covers damage paint?
A clean, fitted car cover with a soft lining doesn't damage paint. The damage comes from grit trapped under a loose cover that shifts in the wind. Our guide on how to put on a car cover without damaging your paint shows the method that avoids it.
What does a car cover cost in Melbourne?
A car cover in Melbourne costs anywhere from about $35 to $650, depending on which of three tiers you buy. Universal covers from Melbourne stores sit at the bottom, sized premium indoor covers in the middle, and custom-fit covers cut to the car at the top. The right tier depends on where the car is parked.
| Universal (Melbourne stores) | Sized premium indoor | Custom fit (We Got You Covered) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price seen in Melbourne, October 2026 | About $35 to $289 | About $199 to $399 | $450 to $650 |
| Sizing | S to XL by length | S to XXL by length | Cut to make, model and year |
| Use | Mostly outdoor, some indoor | Indoor only | Indoor or outdoor |
| Mirrors, aerial, spoiler | Loose fit, gaps | Loose fit | Shaped to the car |
| Inner surface | Varies by brand | Soft lining | Fleece lining |
| Warranty | Varies | Varies | 2 years |
| Best for | Occasional use, tight budget | Garaged car, standard shape | Car lives outside, unusual shape, long storage |
The cheaper tiers are the right buy more often than cover sellers admit. A garaged sedan of ordinary shape is usually fine in a sized indoor cover. Custom fit earns its price on a car that lives outside or carries a roof rack, spoiler or bull bar, where a loose cover lifts in the wind and leaves gaps. More in our comparison of custom fit vs universal car covers.
Reveal covers for Melbourne dealerships and launches
A reveal cover is a large silk cover pulled off a car at a launch, so it has to look good and slide off cleanly. We Got You Covered makes showroom reveal car covers from $550 to $650, in colours that can match a brand, for Melbourne dealerships, launch events and car shows.
Tell us the vehicle, the venue and the event date when you get in touch.
How does ordering a custom car cover in Melbourne work?
Ordering a custom car cover in Melbourne starts with your vehicle details, not a tape measure. We Got You Covered makes every cover in Melbourne and delivers it free. Most orders arrive within 5 to 10 business days. Send us these and we'll cut the cover to match:
- Make, model, year and series, for example a 2022 Mazda CX-5 Touring.
- Body type: sedan, hatch, wagon, SUV, ute or van.
- Anything that changes the shape: roof racks, a fixed aerial, a spoiler, a tow bar or a bull bar.
- Whether the car is stored inside or outside.
Not sure about sizing? The car cover size guide shows what to measure.
FAQ
Is a car cover worth it in Melbourne?
Yes, if the car is parked outside or left unused for weeks. A car cover in Melbourne keeps off rain, UV, bird mess and sap. If the car is garaged and driven every day, a cover adds little beyond keeping dust off.
Can I use an indoor car cover outside in Melbourne?
No. An indoor car cover isn't waterproof, so in Melbourne rain it soaks through and holds water against the paint. A car parked outside needs a waterproof outdoor cover. Our full buyer's guide compares the two in more detail.
How long does a custom car cover take to reach Melbourne?
Most We Got You Covered orders arrive within 5 to 10 business days. Every cover is made to order in Melbourne from your make, model and year, so the timing covers both making and delivery.
What to do next
Pick your car cover by where the car sleeps: indoor covers for the garage or basement, an outdoor cover for the driveway or street. Every cover is cut to your make, model and year in Melbourne, delivered free, and backed by a 2-year warranty. If your car's unusual, send us the details and we'll quote it.
