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A retractable cover for protecting small vehicles from the weather elements which substantially covers the top and side surfaces of the vehicle. The cover is affixed to a winding mechanism and is encased in a housing when in a fully retracted position. The housing is attached to the exterior of the

A retractable cover for protecting small vehicles from the weather elements which substantially covers the top and side surfaces of the vehicle. The cover is affixed to a winding mechanism and is encased in a housing when in a fully retracted position. The housing is attached to the exterior of the vehicle with brackets. In the extended position, the cover overlays the top and sides of the vehicle and is secured in place with retention members to the exterior of the vehicle.

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1. A vehicle covering system for covering at least a portion of a vehicle, the vehicle having an exterior surface, said system comprising:a cover which covers at least a substantial portion of the top and sides of the vehicle; orifices along the periphery of said cover for use in securing said cover

1. A vehicle covering system for covering at least a portion of a vehicle, the vehicle having an exterior surface, said system comprising:a cover which covers at least a substantial portion of the top and sides of the vehicle; orifices along the periphery of said cover for use in securing said cover to the vehicle; retention members removably affixed to said orifices and the exterior of the vehicle so as to secure said cover to the vehicle; said cover engaging a winding mechanism such that said cover is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a housing for said winding mechanism, said housing comprising a tubular body portion having a slot along a length of said tubular body, and end caps attached to each end of said tubular body, wherein each said end cap has a centrally located stud; a shield member attached to said studs, said shield member attached such that said shield member rotates about the studs so as to selectively cover and uncover the slot, wherein said shield member moves about the studs along a circular path.