Keeping a car outside all the time often result in unpleasant things like color occasional scratches, color fade and simple dust/dirt layer or bird drops. If you would like to forget about such problems, or at least minimize them - a car cover will do the job. Even if you have a comfy garage to store your vehicle, extra protection will never hurt.
Car cover is the best way to protect your vehicle from moisture, UV rays and dust. Plus, it will help keep your investment looking good indoors and out. It also will help you to maintain that “just washed” look between washes. Plus, the car cover is a good choice for limiting a car break-in or complete auto theft.
WeatherShield HP custom car cover by Covercraft is manufactured to help you to keep your car from fading and minimize the damage your Mini Cooper may suffer. You can read more information about Covercraft at CARiD.com.

Covercraft® - Mini Cooper 2013 WeatherShield HP Two-Tone Custom Car Cover
* Designed specifically to give the highest level of protection in the most sun-intense environments thanks to fabric additives that reduce cover degradation after prolonged exposure to UV rays;
* Blocks dust, pollen, and tree sap better than any Covercraft car cover;
* Covercraft advises it is safe to launder the Weathershield HP in a non-commercial, home washing machine;

Different fabrics provide different degrees of protection. Check out this material rating and choose your best car cover material: http://www.carid.com/images/covercra...ison-chart.pdf
Covercraft car covers materials: http://www.carid.com/images/covercra...materials.html
Here also is a link to general Covercraft car cover installation instructions. Take a look, hope you find it helpful:
Here is a couple of examples:

Covercraft® - Mini Cooper 2013 NOAH Custom Car Cover
* Noah is one of Covercraft’s best covers for outdoor use, offering the highest level of protection from acid rain, snow, tree sap, bird droppings, minor hail, dirt, and other airborne contaminants;
* Available with fitted side mirror pockets for driver side only or both driver and passenger sides;
* Covercraft recommends washing the cover in a commercial-sized washing machine for best results;

Covercraft® - Mini Cooper 2013 Carband 360° Protection Cover
* Helps to prevent door dings and chipped paint;
* Ideal for the garage and private and public parking lots;
* Good to fit: Mini Cooper 2012-2013;

Optional cable lock kit is also available. Sold separately.

See prices and other necessary details at CARiD: http://www.carid.com/mini-cooper-car-covers/

Which option is the best for you?