Short version: I purchased this and the Solvit to compare both and find one thats fits best in my car. If you have a large raised bench seat as found in trucks and suv's then i would recommend the Solvit cover, it should fit fine and the quality of materials between the two covers are comparable. See my review of the Solvit cover. If you have a sedan, especially with a folding rear seat, then the kurgo would suit you better. ***See install tips at bottom if nothing else*** Detailed: I installed this cover first and it took 20-30 minutes to make all the adjustments to make it fit as good as possible, but now that it's adjusted, all straps have buckles so it "saves" the settings and it took less than 5 minutes to reinstall after I decided to keep this one over the Solvit. This seems well made and the extra storage pockets are a plus for waste bags, toys, etc. If you have a sedan with a standard size rear seat that folds down, then this cover is as close as you can get to a perfect fit without getting a custom cover. One reviewer complained about difficulty being able to install it, but it only goes one way, the two buckle straps go around the headrests, the rest falls in place and you just have to work it into place and make adjustments to get the best fit. The strap that goes around behind the folding seat holds it back against the seat and helps prevent lateral movement, and I'm not sure why the other reviewer couldn't get this strapped either. You fold down the seats, buckle it together, tighten, and then fold the seats back up. This is as good a fit as can be expected from a universal seat cover. It really should be labeled for sedans with folding seats as I believe this is what it was modeled around, and vice versa for the Solvit as it seems to be designed around an SUV/truck. I will agree that the bungee that holds down the front corners is lacking, but I would suggest pulling it out and replacing with 550 cord that doesn't stretch and securing it that way for a tighter fit. This doesn't have the PVC insert to go between the back and seat like the Solvit, but in my opinion that didn't hold it that tight and the rear strap around the seat seems to be holding it snugly in place. An additional bonus that isn't expressed in the picture is that it has enough material on the backrest sides, with a seam that makes it seem to be on purpose, to tuck the sides in between the folding seat and side of the car, which provides additional support. I also had just enough material around the seat front bottom and sides to tuck it in between the floor and cushion which again provides more support to hold in place. I really liked the extra protection for the sides and front of the seat, but this also doubles to make it look more like a custom seat cover and thought out, not just a blanket with straps thrown down on top like the Solvit. The one area of concern I had for either cover was the seatbelt slits, which I wanted, but was worried about liquid running back and going right though the slits. This cover did a better job than the Solvit, at least how it fit my car, by having those slots about an inch or two higher up the back so if liquid runs back it shouldnt reach high enough to get through the hole. It also has Velcro flaps to cover the holes when not in use which should prevent too much crud from getting between the cover and seat. This cover is nearly perfect except for a few areas of improvement that I would be more than willing to pay extra for. My suggestion to both companies is if you are going to make a "waterproof cover" but have large holes where liquid is just going to run right through, then use waterproof zippers and flaps so they can be closed when not in use and prevent the waterproof cover becoming useless when liquid just goes right through the intentional holes. Second, for this cover, there should be a thicker edge piping at the seat bottom seam so it can be pushed between the seat bottom and floor. this will provide additional holding power when wedged in, similar to the Solvit PVC pipe concept, but in the front of the seat instead as the rear strap on this seems to hold well in place of the PVC. ***Install Tips*** Some suggestions for install and ensured long life. I would not recommend machine washing these. The instructions for the kurgo say front loader only, no agitator post machines. Both of these covers are laminated plastic on the back of the material which provides the waterproofing. Some reviewers complained about the material cracking and coming off after washing. These covers are no doubt kept in your car during extreme hot and cold temps which I'm sure will eventually shrink and expand the laminate enough to crack it, machine washing it by cramming it in any washer and wrinkling it will only expedite this process. The best option if an accident happens it to use some mild cleaner, hose it off, and hang dry. Second, during install the straps that go around the headrest, reviewers complained about these sewn straps tearing away from the cover. During my first install I immediately realized why and how to avoid this. When you install you are most likely just reaching in your car and then you tighten these headrest straps down. With no weight on the seat they are fine, but when someone sits down or a dog jumps in, these are pulled down tighter by their weight and will no doubt tear in short order. What I recommend most is that you do not tighten these down until the end. When ready, sit in the seat first, then reach back and tighten just snug while your weight is pulling it down. Then move to the other side and do the same. This makes for a slightly looser looking fit, but will prevent any tearing since the additional weight is compensated for and only the weight of the cover is ever put on the sewn straps.
