The Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 29,000, carrying a 3000mAh solar-rechargeable battery, a 33W motor, and a handset that works from up to 50 metres away. The Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover sits on your roof inside an ABS housing measuring 465 x 465 x 140 mm and weighing 5 kg. Press one button and the Ditafu 190T fabric unrolls across the bodywork; press another and it gathers back in 20 to 30 seconds. Collect the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Kenyan drivers who park outside all day carry the cost of that exposure on their paintwork. Sales representatives leaving cars along Kimathi Street, teachers parking on open school compounds in Nakuru, and residents of apartments with no shaded bay all watch clear coat fade and dashboards crack under equatorial sun. The Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover answers that with protection you never fold by hand. Its 1500 mm waterproof rating holds back the March and October long rains, while the fabric keeps Thika Road dust and coastal salt air off the panels.
Most car covers sold across Kenya's motor spares shops need two people and five sweaty minutes to fit. Where those end up abandoned in a boot, the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover does the work itself and stores on the roof between uses. Owners report that the alarm, which sounds when anyone disturbs the housing, matters as much as the weather protection in open parking lots. Mascom International stocks it now for KSh 29,000, with pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide, or walk into our Nairobi CBD shop and watch one run.
Common Questions About the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover
How does the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover open and close?
One remote press starts it. The housing lid lifts, the rotating drum turns, and the fabric unrolls across the roof in about 35 seconds; you then pull each end toward the bumpers and clip it. Retraction runs the other way in 20 to 30 seconds. The handset carries release, retract, pause and descent buttons and reaches as far as 50 metres, so you can begin the cycle while walking out of a building. Voice prompts confirm each stage aloud.
How long does the battery last between charges?
The 3000mAh removable battery gives 30 to 45 full open-and-close cycles per charge. A driver covering the car once each evening therefore goes roughly a month between plug-in sessions. Recharging through the DC port takes about four hours, with a red light flashing during charge and green showing when it is full. The unit stands by for around 15 days with no sunlight at all, and beyond a month where light is steady. Slide the pack out from the housing underside to charge it indoors overnight.
Does the solar panel really keep it charged in Kenya?
Yes, in most parking situations. The panel sits on the top face of the housing, exposed whenever the car is outdoors, and Kenya sees strong equatorial light through the year. Cars left in open lots in Nairobi, Nakuru or Mombasa top up passively during the working day. Vehicles kept in basement parking at Two Rivers or Sarit Centre will lean on the DC charger more often. Green Lion rates standby at over a month under sufficient light.
Will the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover fit my car?
This is a universal fit design covering hatchbacks, sedans and most mid-size SUVs. The housing needs a roof panel large enough to seat a 465 by 465 mm base on four rubber foot pads, and the fabric stretches toward the front and rear bumpers with adjustable tension. Toyota Fielder, Premio, Axio, Mazda Demio, Nissan X-Trail and Toyota Harrier owners are typical buyers. Measure your roof before ordering; vans and pickups carrying roof racks are not suitable.
Can strong wind blow the cover off my car?
Four windproof ropes ship with the unit for exactly this. You thread each rope through the fabric strip beside a wheel, pass it through the wheel hub, then overlap the two buckles, anchoring the cover to the car itself. Heavy-duty suction cups and rubber foot pads hold the housing down, and locking straps keep the fabric tight. Green Lion advises fitting the ropes whenever wind picks up, as it does across Athi River and Naivasha.
Is the fabric waterproof enough for Nairobi's long rains?
The Ditafu 190T fabric carries a 1500 mm waterproof rating, meaning a 1500 mm column of water can stand on it before soaking through. That comfortably handles April downpours in Nairobi and lakeside storms around Kisumu. Green Lion asks that you clear standing water and leaves before retracting, because a soaked, heavier cover loads the motor. Wipe the fabric down, let it dry when the sun returns, then retract as normal. Trapped moisture shortens fabric life along the humid Mombasa and Malindi coast.
What stops someone stealing the unit off my roof?
The housing arms itself 15 seconds after the lid lowers, announcing anti-theft mode aloud. Anyone lifting or shifting the unit triggers the siren until you press pause on the paired handset. Each remote carries a unique serial code matched to one machine, so a neighbour's controller cannot open yours. Locking straps and four suction cups add physical resistance. For overnight street parking in Kilimani or South B, that combination counts more than fabric quality does. Keep the spare handset at home rather than in the glovebox.
Can the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover charge my phone?
Yes. Green Lion lists emergency power bank output among the unit's functions, so the same 3000mAh pack that drives the motor can push a partial phone charge when you are stranded. Treat it as a reserve rather than a daily charger, because every milliamp spent on a handset is one the motor cannot use. Mascom International suggests carrying a separate power bank for travel and leaving this battery dedicated to cover cycles, especially on long upcountry drives where recharging options thin out.
Is it worth KSh 29,000 against a manual car cover?
A manual cover costs KSh 3,000 to KSh 8,000 in Kenya but often gets used twice before the folding becomes a chore. Spread across three years, this unit works out near KSh 26 a day, against the KSh 40,000 and upward that Nairobi body shops quote to respray a sun-faded bonnet and roof. The alarm, the wind ropes and the hands-free cycle are what push owners over. Drivers with a nightly garage rarely need it.
Technical Specifications
Solar Charging and Battery Capacity
- 3000mAh removable battery powers every cycle and slides out from the housing underside for indoor charging.
- Two charging routes, the roof-mounted solar panel or the supplied DC charger, cover long overcast rainy spells.
- Full charge from the DC port takes roughly four hours; the red light flashes, then green shows complete.
- 30 to 45 complete open-and-close cycles per charge, about a month of nightly use on one vehicle.
- Standby holds near 15 days with no sunlight, and beyond a month where daylight reaches the panel.
- A voice prompt warns of low charge, so you are never caught with a half-deployed cover.
Automatic Deployment and Remote Operation
- 33W motor drives the rotating drum that unrolls and gathers the fabric with no manual folding.
- Retraction completes in 20 to 30 seconds; full release runs about 35 seconds before you clip the ends.
- Remote control reaches up to 50 metres, letting you start the cycle from an office doorway.
- Five buttons handle release, retract, pause, descent and status, with an indicator light showing handset battery health.
- Each remote carries a unique serial code paired to one machine, preventing cross-operation between neighbouring units.
- Overload detection lifts the lid and retries when resistance builds, then halts the motor to prevent damage.
Cover Fabric and Weather Protection
- Ditafu 190T polyester taffeta resists tearing while staying light enough for the motor to roll repeatedly.
- 1500 mm waterproof rating keeps rainfall off paintwork through Kenya's March-to-May and October-to-December wet seasons.
- The fabric blocks direct sun, slowing clear-coat fade and cutting cabin heat build-up during open-air parking.
- Flame-retardant treatment reduces fire risk from discarded cigarettes or hot debris in shared parking areas.
- A soft inner face meets paint gently, though roofs should be cleared of grit before each deployment.
- Four windproof ropes thread through the fabric and around wheel hubs to anchor everything in gusts.
Housing Build and Roof Mounting
- ABS housing measures 465 x 465 x 140 mm and weighs 5 kg, sitting centred on the roof.
- Four soft rubber foot pads separate the base from paintwork, preventing scratches during placement and removal.
- Heavy-duty suction cups grip the roof panel, holding position through wind, washing and everyday door slamming.
- Battery switch and charging interface sit on the housing side, reachable without lifting the whole unit.
- The hinged upper lid rises during deployment and lowers automatically, sealing the drum against rain and dust.
- The unit lifts off in one piece and stores in the boot when you travel upcountry.
Security Features and Alarm Behaviour
- Anti-theft mode arms automatically 15 seconds after the lid closes, confirmed by an audible voice prompt.
- Any attempt to lift or shift the housing triggers the siren until the paired handset pauses it.
- Locking straps secure the deployed fabric, adding a second barrier against opportunistic removal in public lots.
- Serial-coded pairing means a replacement handset must be matched to your machine before it will operate.
- The emergency power bank function lets the internal battery hand over a reserve phone charge when needed.
- Alarm plus suction grip suits overnight street parking in Nairobi estates without gated compounds.
Vehicle Compatibility and Physical Dimensions
- Universal fit spanning hatchbacks, sedans and mid-size SUVs common on Kenyan roads, Fielder and X-Trail included.
- The roof must offer a flat area wide enough to seat the 465 mm square base securely.
- Adjustable tension lets each retract press rotate the drum an eighth turn to match body length.
- Not suited to vans, pickups with racks, or vehicles carrying roof boxes and tall aerial fittings.
- Fabric reaches front and rear bumpers on most saloons; check length against your car before ordering.
- Model number GCC-12 under SKU GNSOLAUCARGY, supplied in grey with a matching housing shell.
Package Contents
Every Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover supplied by Mascom International arrives with:
- Automatic cover machine with ABS housing and mounted solar panel
- 3000mAh removable battery
- Remote control paired by serial code to the machine
- DC charger
- Four windproof ropes
- Printed user manual and certificate of conformity
- Warranty card
Note:The packing list carries no USB lead for the emergency power bank function, so keep your own cable in the glovebox.
Warranty
The Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects on the motor, battery, housing and remote under normal use. Damage caused by driving with the unit fitted, forced disassembly, or retracting an ice-laden or debris-loaded cover falls outside that. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Buying the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Green Lion Solar Auto Car Cover in grey at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM and watch a live unit deploy and gather itself on the shop floor before committing KSh 29,000.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the unit the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Nyeri, Machakos and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Because the machine weighs 5 kg and ships in a single carton, our riders handle it as standard parcel freight with no surcharge.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current KSh pricing, and after-sales support handled from our Nairobi CBD store rather than a phone number that stops answering.
