Wayfair is selling a ‘durable' $500 carport for just $185, and shoppers say it's spacious and worth the money
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Whether you want to protect your vehicle from intense heat or severe snowfall, a carport is a smart purchase during every season. And this summer, you can score one for over 60% off at Wayfair.
The Erommy 8-Foot by 14-Foot Heavy-Duty Carport is on sale for $185, which is a whopping 63% off the original $500 price tag. Wayfair shoppers say it's 'durable' as well as 'easy to set up.'
Although Wayfair prides itself on furniture and delightful decor deals, it also has the right stuff for your car, including this reliable carport. In fact, year-round use is guaranteed with its sturdy three layers of polyethylene fabric that protects your car from intense UV rays, snow, rain, wind, and more. There are even ventilation windows on either side of the carport, allowing air to flow properly and preventing pesky condensation (and rust) in the process. Additionally, this 8-foot by 14-foot Wayfair find uses an all-metal frame and galvanized steel poles to stand strong at all times. As for assembly, this carport comes with extra bolts and nuts and step-by-step instructions, letting you put it together and take it apart with ease.
'Impressed with the sturdy frame and looking forward to no ice scraping this winter,' one shopper said. 'Perfect for my Tacoma with room to spare.'
'This is fabulous for the money,' another reviewer raved. 'Bigger than I thought. I would definitely recommend this shelter for your car or just for storage.'
The Erommy 8-Foot by 14-Foot Heavy-Duty Carport can house everything from cars to boats and is over $300 with this Wayfair deal. It also comes with free shipping, which isn't a guarantee with larger items like carports. Take advantage of this generous offer ASAP before it expires for good.
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