This Car Shades review comes after testing these custom-fit sunshades through a bright, hot summer with a 10-month-old in the back. Luckily, having made-to-measure shades from CarShades.co.uk kept the harsh glare out of my daughter’s eyes every time we hit the road.
Just to be 100% transparent: I am not being paid by Car Shades for this review, nor have I received any gifted products or sponsorship. This is a genuine review of a really good product that solved a real problem for our family!
If you are tired of useless stick-on suction blinds that fall off every five minutes, here is my honest Car Shades review after using them through the summer months.
At a Glance: Car Shades Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Brand / Retailer | CarShades.co.uk |
| Price Paid | £75.68 (Inc. VAT) |
| Purchase Date | February 2026 |
| Coverage | Full rear set (both rear side windows & rear windscreen) |
| Installation Time | Under 20 minutes |
Why We Upgraded From Stick-On Blinds
Back when I had my old Vauxhall Corsa, we used standard stick-on suction shades.
Put simply, they did a terrible job.
I would look in my rear-view mirror and see my baby completely blinded by sunlight coming in around the edges of the shade.
As a new dad, it made me feel awful.
Plus they kept falling off all the time when I was opening and closing the door.
My initial solution was selling the Corsa (I didn’t just sell the Corsa because of this, but it was one reason) and upgrading to a bigger vehicle (you can read all about that in my Hyundai Bayon family car review that I’m writing next).
While the new Bayon came with factory privacy glass in the back, I quickly realised tinted glass didn’t block much heat or direct glare.
I needed full-coverage shades fitted directly into the rear window frames so she was completely protected.
Ordering & Price Point
After a quick Google search, I stumbled onto CarShades.co.uk.
I was genuinely surprised by how reasonable the pricing was, usually, as soon as you search for “custom-fit” or “purpose-built” car accessories, prices skyrocket. Their price came at a mid point.
I ordered a full rear set back in February 2026, which covered both rear passenger side windows, the small quarter lights, and the main rear windscreen.
As our daughter is sitting rear facing at the moment, rear windscreen shades made sense.
The total came to £75.68 including VAT, which felt like great value for a complete, tailored set.
Especially as just the 2 rear doors were £50, it made sense to get the full set.
The Fitting Process: DIY Installation
I installed them myself in the driveway, and the whole job took less than 20 minutes:
- Attaching Clips: You attach small metal retaining clips to the edges of the fabric shades.
- Securing to the Frame: The metal clips slot neatly between the window rubber seals and the glass frame, holding the shade firmly in place.
- The Fit: The clips can be a bit fiddly on your fingers at first, they fell off a couple of times as I was shoving some of the shades into place. But once you have the shades in position, they are solid. They fitted perfectly on the first attempt and I haven’t touched them since.
There are no loose edges or suction cups within reach for little hands to pull them down.
Everything sits completely flush against the window frame as if it were built into the car.
Winning Over My Wife
My wife is hard to win over when it comes to new things other people don’t have, but she loved the difference these made in my car.
She was so impressed that she ordered a custom set for her own VW ID.3.
They arrived just as quickly and were just as easy to install in her electric hatchback.
To Sum Up: Car Shades Review
I wouldn’t be writing a Car Shades review if these weren’t genuinely great!
In the middle of summer, when it was far too hot and bright outside, they kept the back of the car dim, cool, and comfortable for our daughter.
You can even pull down the rear windows for airflow while the shades stay clipped in place, acting as a bug screen at the same time.
If you want a factory-look solution that actually protects your baby from the sun, they are well worth it.