The Weather Equipment Upgrades & Alternatives section covers the storage and stand-still protection items that look after the MGA when it isn't being driven, particularly important for a classic that may sit unused for weeks at a time during the winter months. Two product groups are covered through the dedicated child sections.
Dehumidifiers
Reusable car dehumidifiers are placed inside the cabin during periods of off-road storage, drawing moisture out of the air to reduce the build-up of damp on interior trim, carpets and chrome. Particularly useful in unheated garages or outdoor storage where the temperature swings overnight cause condensation to form on cold metal and glass surfaces.
Tyre Savers
Tyre savers are moulded chocks fitted under the contact patch of each tyre during periods of stationary storage, distributing the load across a wider area to prevent flat-spotting. Useful for cars left unmoved over the winter months on standard tyres, where the same patch of rubber otherwise carries the full weight of the corner for an extended period.
Ordering Considerations
Both items are practical accessories rather than restoration parts and apply equally to all MGA variants. Owners of cars used regularly year-round may find limited use for them; owners of cars stored for extended off-road periods will find them genuinely worthwhile.