Bdkauto

There are different aspects of this product, as advertised on Amazon, that are confusing based on the original photos and product information provided for the original item that I ordered.

1) The original cover made of polyester, which was pictured for the item I ordered, has been replaced with a photo of a completely different cover made of polypropylene (polyester is superior as an overall protection material).

2) The cover I ordered appeared to be a light green/grayish material in the photo on Amazon. The cover I received is dark charcoal gray in color. The photos of the cover that I uploaded with this review seem to show a light green/grayish color, but in reality the cover's color is truly dark charcoal gray, which I'm okay with because debris on the cover isn't easily seen.

3) According to Amazon, part number OC-444 is a semi-custom fitted cover for a 2015 Prius. However, the manufacturer, BDK Auto, indicates this cover is an extra large size that is 210" in length (this wasn't shown in the product content advertised by Amazon). My 2015 Prius Persona is 176 inches in length. However, a different or better fitting cover needs to be a bit longer in length, so part number OC-443, which is 190 inches in length, again per BDK Auto, may be the different or better fit. Nevertheless, the OC-444-XL1 shipped to me, while much longer in length, appears to cover My Prius more completely on the sides (although not completely to my liking) because of the extra material in the larger/longer cover. I'm pulling up and tucking in the extra material up under the bumpers and then a small amount into the wheel wells (see the material "flap" over at the rear of the car as shown in the attached photo), which is a tidy solution. I'm satisfied with the fit of this specific cover size on my specific Prius model.

4) At a retail price point of $83 ($92 with sales tax), this car cover's two grommets should have been covered with a protective sleeve or covering stitched over each grommet so that the grommet doesn't scratch the car's clear coat or paint (see photo). This is a significant product issue or defect for a car cover at this price point. I placed/glued a small cushioned pad on top of each grommet so that the car's clear coat or paint won't be scratched (I drilled a hole through the protective pad so that a tie down cord will fit through the protective pad).

UPDATE | 10. 12. 22: I contacted the licensee/distributor of this Motor Trend-branded product, BDK Auto, twice to ask why there was no protective sleeve or covering stitched over each grommet so that the grommet doesn't scratch the car's clear coat or paint. BDK Auto never replied to my multiple inquiries regarding this issue. Twice the customer service function simply told me to return the cover to Amazon.

5) The original product description stated that a soft material (not fleece) lined the inside of the cover. I've found that fleece lining dries up, hardens, and then "snows" all over the car's exterior after daily use in the outdoor sun for about five months or so. I won't pay extra for fleece lining unless the car is always parked or stored inside versus routinely being outdoors in direct sunlight. The lining inside the cover purchased is a type of clear lining that is barely or minimally soft, so the claim of "soft lining" may be dubious.

6) This cover is brand new, so I have no long-term baseline or actual feedback for rating water resistance, waterproof-ness, sun protection, or overall performance of the cover's material or built-in technologies. This type of cover has generally performed in an acceptable manner for about five to 12 months before it was thrown in the trash.

UPDATE | 10. 12. 22: heavy rain saturated the entire cover, which appeared to have minimal water resistance. The rainwater didn't completely soak through to the car body perhaps because of the liner inside the cover. However, the reverse side of the cover on the paint was entirely covered by a layer of dampness or moisture. That moisture covered the hood, windshield, top, rear windshield, and hatchback of the car. So, the cover is minimally water resistant and will let some moisture through and onto the car body, which disappoints me given the car's routine clean condition. After the rain, the cover completely dried itself out over several hours.

7) I'm keeping this car cover for daily outdoor use but am disappointed with the lack of fact-based information in the original product advertisement, no rational response from BDK Auto regarding the grommets, and then the subsequent swap-out of the original product photo and description content. I don't get the logic.