Use Car Door Covers and Seat Back Protectors

While test driving new cars, something we hadn’t done in many years, I cringed looking at the soft leather seats and spotless interiors. Dogs can wreak havoc on car interiors. I was painfully aware of this, but it was time to trade in our old car. I was conflicted. Maybe we should just choose an older car and cover the entire thing in shower curtains. I was getting nervous.

I did drag the car buying process out longer than I should’ve, but I had to figure out a way to both keep our investment looking great and prevent dog hair and drool from collecting in its crevices. So, I started looking for car door covers and seat back protectors.

Car Door Covers

If your dog enjoys placing two front paws on your car’s interior door panels, you need a car door cover. While our Rottweiler doesn’t stand on the door handle (he just drools on them), our Bull Terrier does and scratches happen quickly. When looking for the perfect car seat cover for dogs, I stumbled upon these car door covers and they’re amazing–and they look great too.

We purchased two Krunco Waterproof Pet Car Door Covers in black to match our black interior. I was very worried they wouldn’t stay in place. However, their reviews on Amazon attested to their durability and also provided a few quick DIY steps if the door covers should shift. The only place to purchase these covers is on Amazon. I encourage you to browse through the reviews to see if the covers are right for you.

Hands down, I’m beyond happy with these door covers! During the entire six-hour car ride, they never budged despite a restless 118-pound Rottweiler. Each cover has a strong plastic tab that slides in between the door panel and window; this holds the cover in place. Many smaller dogs will stand on the door handle or right next to the window, so these covers come with Velcro tabs to further secure it in place. And yes, they stay in place even when rolling down the windows.

We purchased the 28″ wide by 22″ long door covers, which easily covered both sides, top and bottom of the door panels of our Audi Q5. They wash easily and maintain their size; I would highly recommend these car door covers. My only warning is to remove them before guests sit in the middle or back seats. Our guests were trapped because they couldn’t figure out how to open the door since the door handle was covered. 🙂

Seat Back Protectors

At first, I didn’t really think we would need this type of front car seat cover until I looked at the leather on the back of our previous car’s front seats; they were scratched and scuffed. Yes, we’ve tried cleaning and moisturizing the leather backs, but some damage remained. After researching the few brands available, I decided on CubGear Seat Back Protectors. They have a lifetime replacement guarantee. Plus, their Amazon reviews were excellent with many happy customers.

Wow! We ordered two seat back protectors in black, and they were super simple to install. There’s no irritating bungees or straps encroaching into your space up front, and they fit like a glove. My husband doesn’t say much, but even he admitted to how sharp they looked–they disappear into the interior. Cleaning is easy too; just wipe with a damp cloth. I was completely shocked at how much dog hair, slobber and dirt came off the seat back protectors when I wiped them down. They’re definitely a great investment.

Look beyond dog-proof seat covers and protect your car!

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