Safe View Half Car Cover Top Waterproof/Windproof/Dustproof/Windshield Cover Snow Winter Summer (Sedan 3L)

I’ve had my car cover since around June 2020. Purchased during Covid since everyone was working from home. It has protected my car from leaves, rain, and snow over the years. Today I tore the fabric pulling it trying to get melted snow (water) off. I will be purchasing again. Will also purchase buckles to help with the length of the straps. CONS: 1) the straps are too long and 2) I wish the windshield portion was a little longer. PROS: 1) great for all seasons, 2) doesn’t scratch the paint, 3) stays in place - as long as you use the straps

I purchased this cover because I have a 2014 Ford Explorer w sunroof, and there is a small leak somewhere we could not find. I was just throwing a plastic tarp with some bungee cord over the top of my car, but wind moving the tarp created fine scratches in the clearcoat. One of the great features about this cover is that the inside of it is a soft locked fabric that dries quickly, and does not scratch your vehicle. It is super secure, especially since it fits over the mirrors, which helps to hold it down, the only trick is if you have an SUV. The bungee cords in the back are not quite long enough to click on the bumper… So it’s a bit tricky, holding the back down over at the tailgate. I solved the issue by tying the cords together on the back and then using an additional bungee cord to connect it to my bumper. We actually bought this over a year ago and I waited to make a review to see how it would hold up. It has held up great, no tears or damage even though I had to cut a small hole in the top of the cover to allow for my antenna on the back. After we got our cover, I started to notice several other neighbors with the same cover… So we seem to have inspired all of our neighbors as well. Also, we live in the mountains and you can get a lot of wet snow that turns to ice overnight, Cover is amazing because you can pull the cover off and the ice slides right off, your your car is clean and ready to go.. it was also held up through several very windy storms without coming loose or scratching my car. Now I don’t have to worry about the small leak somewhere around the sunroof because anytime we have rain or snow forecasted we put the cover on and it’s protected. Good value for the price!

The main reason why I am writing this review is because I myself own a Subaru Crosstrek and had no idea if this would work. Rest assured other Crosstrek brothers and sisters out there this product does indeed fit on the automobile! I love this so much and it really does keep the car cool in the sunlight. Not too sure how it will work during wintertime though.Some reason’s why I am giving it four stars… for starters one of the straps got a little snagged on from a rock or something so it started to fray a little bit but i fixed this issue. Another thing I noticed (which i think is more user error than an actual design flaw…) is that it did start to rip a little bit but the reason why I say it might be user error is because I might’ve tied down the straps a little too tight on one end of the crosstrek. (I will edit this and provide photo’s of Goliath with his new blanket… also Goliath is the name of my car). Another thing that would be nice would be instructions… now it is very self explanatory on how to use this product but for some people they might not know how to tie a knot.

Update Nov 2020:I used the first one with my Jeep Patriot for 2 years, until the car got totaled. Upgraded to a 2019 5th gen 4runner, purchased the same size which has gone up in last 2 years. Here’s the addition to the review on the second one:The elastics on the doors feel more durable. Other straps are not elastic, so even sturdier to secure the cover in high wind. The mirror covers came with fluorescent tapes like I suggested in my first review!It fits the 5th gen 4runner, but the sides are a tad shorter than what can cover the windows completely. So I have about half an inch showing on the windows (see pics). It is still possible to open the doors without taking the cover completely off.I would have made a big deal out of the shorter skirt length, but knowing this is the only option out here for half car cover designs, and how great the utility is, I am going use it. It has become indispensable on my car camping trips. I put it on my car at night for privacy and insulation. I wish the seller made a camping version with awning on one side!Old review: Oct 2018: I work as an on site geologist in West Texas. So I am always on the run with my life packed up in the car. I try to keep the car clean and cool, as much as possible in the dusty, harsh desert weather. This cover fits my needs pretty well.Pros: easy to put on, take down even in windy conditions. Folds fairly compact to just throw in the back of the car. Keeps the car more cool than standards reflectors (it covers the whole roof). Keeps some dust off the vehicle, though not all. You can access the doors, even without taking the whole cover down.Cons: The tie strings could be stronger. I might have to replace them soon, considering how much the wind picks up here. The strings are only elastic, doesn't have an adjustable strap to tie them down harder if you need to. I wish it came with a compression sack (the kind of bag a sleeping bag comes with) to pack it more compact.Tips for users: put a fluorescent sticker on one of the mirror bags. That way you know where to start. After putting on the mirror bag on one side, walk to the other side, put on the second mirror bag (this way the cover is secured from wind) and walk towards the back as you fold out the cover over the roof. After putting it on, pull out the wipers and put the front end of the cover under the wipers, to keep them secure in wind.