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4.0 out of 5 stars2015 Honda CR-V
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
Ordered this for my new car so that my lab-collie mix wouldn't destroy my light interior during car rides. This dog is a maniac and has licked every surface of the interior of my new car. Licking has to stop. Jumping from backseat to passenger seat to dashboard to lap has to stop. Cue this barrier.
Shipping: All parts were included in the box, as well as some wonky but legible assembly directions. Fiancé complained about directions being terrible but when I glanced at them, they seemed good enough in combination with innate engineering sense, which I don't possess but fiancé sometimes does.
Assembly: Fiancé installed in vehicle. It took about 45 minutes. I watched from inside the house because it was hot out. I am supportive this way. He installed the grate slightly tilted for some reason. Possibly out of spite. I complained about it but alas, it stays tilted.
Durability: Grate seems sturdy. Rods at base that attach to the floor of the trunk are questionably sharp and could be useful for a future lobotomy. Extensions on sides leave only about 2 inches of space for maniac dog to finagle through. Will update review if this happens. Will also alert Guinness Book of World Records.
Road noise: Fiancé's innate engineering sense was strong during install. He attached rubber grips from the main grate to each side grate. Apparently this helps with rattling. I awarded him points for cleverness and sass. Drove the vehicle today and the grate didn't so much rattle as it bahh-ed like a sheep. Very muffled. As a responsible driver, I did check my rearview for sheep and somewhat to my dismay, there were none.
Our relationship: To be edited later, but overall health and wellness of our coupledom should increase.
Maniac dog: Continues to display maniacal behaviors. Will update if this changes.
Overall, I rate this as 4 stars. Decent price, easy setup (for the person not installing) and fairly quiet.
UPDATE 1 (4/17): Due to circumstances unrelated to this grate, fiancé and I have called off our wedding. Silver lining: I kept maniac dog.
UPDATE 2 (12/17): After much contemplation, I decided to sell this grate on the local internet marketplace. Reasoning is due to the complicated-ness of removing the grate to transport large items, and the ensuing reinstall of the grate after said items are transported.
A kind civilian answered my ad and we met in a gas station parking lot. I chose a public place in case her motives were ulterior. For several minutes, I fumbled with the grate attempting to demonstrate its usefulness and ease of install. The latter was obviously untrue. Civilian could tell. I finally inquired whether the civilian was married. She replied yes. I informed her that her husband would likely be able to figure out the grate. She immediately paid me my asking price of $15 and I left feeling triumphant.
My vehicle interior was completely destroyed a week after the sale of the grate. So there's that.
UPDATE 3 (9/18): I spent my summer training maniac dog to drive the CR-V. His urge to be in the driver’s seat is satisfied. I have caught up on nearly every book on my reading list. This is a win-win for the foreseeable future.