Sakura Headrest Dog Guard For Cars SS5259 - Easy Fit For Most Vehicles Hatchbacks SUVs Estates MPVs – Width Adjustable No Tools Needed, Black,93 x 33 x 6 cm

One problem we have had since we got our dogs is finding a decent barrier for the car. My wife has a Mini, and while she loves the car, it is not very large. The barrier that is "for" the Mini is, in my opinion, ridiculously priced. Typical of BMW but still, you'd think they would have some decency and charge a realistic price. So, we've been hunting for something that will fit and not cause issues.It has taken a while, but with the police getting more and more anti-motorist this has become a "must have" thing. Unsecured dogs in a vehicle is no longer accepted, no matter how well behaved they are. But, to be fair, it is safer for the dogs as well. This prevents them flying through the car and into the front in an accident and perhaps sustaining severe injuries.I bought this for her and it arrived within a couple days. I admit I was not impressed as it seemed rather flimsy for what it was supposed to do. The wife took it, fitted it and reported back to me that it would be just fine. Of course I had to have a look as I was not convinced. Not that I don't trust the wife, I just didn't trust this item.However, once it is fitted and secured, it is actually a heck of a lot more secure that I believed possible. Of course, it uses the car frame and seats to mount, but it is firmer, and tougher than I thought possible. Whether it will stop a couple heavy dogs I don't know - and I hope we never find out. However, we are now compliant with the law, the dogs are admittedly safer than before - as are my wife and daughter when they take the dogs out.Money well spent, and this is much better than I expected or believed when I unpacked it.Plus, for considerably less money, this fitted the Mini like a glove.It is a shame that car manufacturers feel empowered to charge stupid amounts of money for something that is not only required by law, but required for the safety of animals and humans.This is well made, it is clean with no sharp or jagged edges and the panels slide easily to fit wider cars. Fitting was simple and straight-forward with no struggling. Bonus is that it works as expected, and is secure enough that it feels like it will work when it is needed.

Had to use the side wings however fits well in my Dacia Stepway. A bit fiddly to fit but only took 10-15 minutes. Sturdy once tightened up. Dogs can’t get through so works well! Also really well priced.

Finally - a decent, fantastically-priced solution for the dogs in the boot! No more jumping over the seats! No more slabbers over the back headrests!What I love more than anything about the product is the price. It wasn't that long ago you had to fork out £100+ for something that would fit your car specifically or the custom-sized ones that did exist were also out of the question for me.While the instructions are less than clear (even that is too kind), you eventually realise there is only one way to put it together, by looking at the pictures. Thankfully it wasn't a "le grille" Homer Simpson experience - it turned out like how it was supposed to rather than a work of post-modern art.The clips are hard to push in to attach the side pieces to the main piece, but assuming you have your sizing right, you only have it do it once anyway, and your fingers will only be sore for a short time.The unit secures itself to your headrest using a screw (choose from 3 lengths supplied for your needs) and a hook.My middle back headrest is hinged, rather than a vertical movement as shown in my photos. This means that it can only stay in the upright position which reduces visibility in the rear view mirror. I might give it another go in the down position but the down-side, if you pardon the pun, is that the unit will have to effectively *bend* around it.The benefit of course is that all you have to do is unscrew both sides and it pops out, ready to put the seats down for a trip to the dump or anything else you need to use your car for!I can say this is a 5 star product for £20 that is sturdy, fits well, and I am sure will last a very long time.

Fits my Skoda Octavia estate well, slight gap at the sides but this is too small for our dog, a springer puppy, to climb through. I found installing pretty straightforward, managed it on my own and I'm 82 so not very flexible. Instructions could be clearer as ever with these things. Seems fairly sturdy and fixings work well on my vehicle, quite rigid and won't come loose. Overall good product and very good value for money.

I managed to get it to fit the car. It fits better upside down, so that's what I did. I found the brackets to fit to the headrest fiddly and not sturdy, so I found some cable ties and it's done the trick. I have an 2013 Vauxhall Meriva.I'm sure this will stop the 3 dogs from escaping into the front and muddying the car.

Found instructions very helpful as well as the supply of three sizes of securing bolts to headrests. Held main section in place and held end section up as well to get rough fit and where sections would marry up. Then assembled dog guard outside car on flat surface fitted parts together once in place put it up against headrests and tightened bolts. Hooks that fit on end of bolts I put on before marrying up to seat headrests and managed to hook on down bars of headrests. Bit fiddly but managed to install on own. Then all it takes minor adjustment and securing. See photo of guard installed and pre installation prior to fitting into car.Product very well made cannot believe the low price. Being so low did give me doubts about quality but for the price it is very well made and very sturdy. I would definitely recommend this item very sturdy and will keep dogs safe. Guard was fitted to a Citroen C5 Aircross.