Car owners who live in rural areas or have cars stored outdoors during the winter may be familiar with the problem of mice infesting their vehicles. These rodents can cause significant damage to car components, including wiring and fuel lines.
In an effort to address this issue, Ken Huening, an electrical engineer and serial entrepreneur, has developed a new car cover design called CoverSeal. The signature feature of this cover is its weighted 'belt' sewn into the material, which keeps it firmly in contact with the ground around the vehicle.
This design solves two common mechanical failures found in traditional covers: wind blowing dust underneath the cover and moisture accumulation. CoverSeal's PR team sent the author an XL SUV-sized cover to test on their Scout, which is currently stored for the winter.
The cover is heavy, weighing over 40 pounds, but easy to deploy using gravity. The author was impressed with the build quality and ventilation of the cover, which also features a little airflow up near the top to prevent moisture buildup inside the vehicle.
While more expensive than traditional car covers, CoverSeal seems to offer a good balance between protection and ease of use. The author plans to remove the cover in April and report back on its effectiveness against mice.
The weighted 'belt' design of CoverSeal is a clever solution to the problem of mice infesting cars, providing a physical barrier that keeps rodents out while also addressing common mechanical failures found in traditional covers. The use of gravity to deploy the cover is also a practical and easy-to-use feature.
