The Hillington Car Windshield Cover, reduced to £17.99 at Yimbly, is being praised by drivers as an 'absolute must' for winter, with one reviewer saying they have not had to scrape ice off their car all winter.
Yimbly, the online marketplace owned by Reach PLC, has cut the price of the cover from £24.99 to £17.99. The aluminium foil cover is described as providing 'all-weather protection' and is designed to prevent frost, ice and snow from building up on a car windscreen.
How the Cover Works
The cover allows drivers to get on the road safely without having to scrape ice off the glass and wipers during the cold winter months. It is crafted from four layers of material that work together to isolate heat, insulate from both cold and hot temperatures, and protect the glass.
For warmer weather, it can also shield from the sun and UV rays to keep the car interior cool. The cover can be quickly secured by being trapped in the car door and wrapped around wing mirrors with elastic loops.
What Customers Say
Along with the cover itself, customers receive a pair of smaller covers designed to protect wing mirrors. When not in use, the Hillington cover folds away into an included bag for easy storage in the car boot.
The cover measures 147x120cm and is said to fit the windscreen 'of all cars'. However, those with larger vehicles can find the Halfords All Seasons Car Cover in large or extra large for £66.99 and £71.99. Alternatively, shoppers willing to pay more could opt for the Delk Frostguard Deluxe Front Windscreen Cover for £34.95 at QVC, which also includes a pair of wing mirror covers and a choice of colours including plaid, crimson and leopard.
At Yimbly, the Hillington cover has received two reviews, both five stars, with customers describing it as 'good quality' and 'fit for purpose'. At Amazon, where it is available for £17.99, it has received almost 800 reviews and a 4.5-star rating.
One reviewer said: "No ice for me. Does the job perfectly, quick and easy to put on and works a treat. I've not had to scrape any ice off my car all winter."
Another added: "I got this to help protect my car windscreen from frost and it did exactly that. I had a clear windscreen without having to use an ice scraper."
Minor Flaw Noted
Despite hailing the cover as an 'absolute must', one shopper noted a flaw with the wing mirror covers, saying: "It comes with two sleeves for the mirrors which cannot be secured; they just have an elastic at the bottom which cannot be tightened. I wouldn't say they're loose, but they're not tight; with wind strong enough, they can be blown away."
That said, another five-star review remarked: "It's a perfect fit. It will do a perfect job in winter or summer. It even covers my windscreen wipers." The Hillington Car Windshield Cover is available for £18 at Yimbly.
