OntelBrella Shield by Arctic Air, Car Windshield Sun Shade, One-Size (31x57"), As Seen on TV

Works fine. A little flimsy but it works. Hopefully it will last thru the hot summer months. Good value for sure.

1 Star Lasted a year- July 2021 to July 2022. Poor quality, and it finally gave up completely. After a few months reduced to three stars due to quality issue. Full review below quality explanationThe metal wire framework punctured through the material. End caps of the metal umbrella framework are rubber and the ends punctured through the rubber and then through the umbrella. Last photo attached shows the metal wire and the rubber end cap.I was able to replace with plastic ends from an old umbrella and salvage it.Tldr; Not easy to put up or down as advertised and dashboard scratching risk. This closes up tightly into a small form as advertised.After a dozen times you get good at putting it up without risk of scratching the dash.Pictures taken with shade opened in front of the rear view mirror and then behind rear view mirror. 2nd picture hard to see rear view mirror because of the black pattern on top of my windshield. 2015 rav4If you put the top part of the shade behind your rear view mirror (close to driver) then it doesn't fit tight to the windshield. So there's an air pocket that could heat up and travel into the cabin anyway.If you stretch it in front of the rear view mirror (close to windshield) then it fits tight to the wind shield. It is not putting pressure on your rear view mirror mounting in either position.Next iteration should have extra material on the top center with an elastic border to fit around the rear view mirror better. (Top is where the velcro wrap cord is, seems to cover my window better that way)Not easy to open to the right spot above the dashboard and close to windshield in one movement like on TV.Open umbrella to where it starts to spread out 1/3 of the way open. Then move bottom closer into windshield area without scratching dashboard.Now open to 90% and tuck the material under the rear view mirror close to windshield. So rear view mirror should be behind the shade in the cabin.Pull down visors and complete opening. Even after the center clicks into place you sometimes have to click the outer metal frames flat as wellIt is a smaller form factor than a roll up sun shade when closedAlso, this is made from the same material on a regular umbrella so I'm curious how well it will keep the car cool vs the thicker roll up shade I currently have./After using a couple months it does as good a job as the roll up shades do keeping the heat out and steering wheel cool

Update: 7/10/21I have to update my review because I have gotten used to this device and now I love it. I have only myself to blame for my initial review because rtfm. The pictures on the box clearly indicate that you open it first and then you place it. In the end this device is actually much more convenient than your typical sunshade.This product is a great idea, but execution left something lacking. You'd think using it would be intuitive, but its not. By looking at the pictures on the box you need to open it first and then place it. The construction is very flimsy and it broke the first time I tried to use it. There is no cut out for the rear view mirror. So you end up not actually placing it in your windshield but placing it over your rearview mirror and holding it in place with your visors. In the end it does block light and heat but it's more of a pain to use than other methods.

Tons of reviews are complaining that it’s cheaply made & fell apart.. but it’s an umbrella & if you’re prepared to be gentle with it since it’s not made of steel, then it should work just fine.I initially bought this for a 2010 F250- but it didn’t cover enough of the windshield to truly justify using it for that truck. However, it fits our Audi Q7 perfectly. I bought it in the beginning of the summer (which was SO hot in Texas this year) and after months of using it, it still works great.I will state that when we initially opened it, trying to get it to expand seemed impossible- but we figured out that before you try to open it, (leave the strap wrapped around it) you have to hold the handle and pull the umbrella portion up with a bit of force. It never gave us any issues after that first use. My guess is that people may have tried to force it open prior to that step, which probably damaged it.It’s quick and easy to put up and take down without any fuss and fits perfectly in door in between uses.

The idea of it being an umbrella for ease of putting up, removal and storage is fine. Two issues would be it’s not one size fits all. Fits better in my wife’s van which has a taller windshield than my truck which has a shorter one. Also, the shaft can push against the center screen or buttons depending on the angle of the windshield, which can scratch or damage something if you’re not careful. Covers about 96% with a couple inches on each side of exposed glass. I wish the material was a bit thicker, but it does reflect enough to reduce the cabin temp. Only issue is it’s not well made so after a few months of opening and closing, some of the metal parts are starting to break off. Not sure I would buy this particular one again, but the idea is great