# Furry Car Locks Mink Keyhole Cover Provides Animalistic Scratch Protection on Your Ride By Howard Wu | Published 2009-06-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-automotive-security-mink-fur-keyhole-cover-provides-car-protection-and References: [eatliver](http://eatliver.com/i.php?n=4466) Using a mink fur covering around a car's keyhole can realistically protect a car from needless [key scratches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mek-magnet-ugly-sweater-armor), while also providing a sensory aid to locate the keyhole at times when it is too dark to do so quickly. Somehow, I doubt this invention has been a commercial reality, not that it isn't amusing and practical enough to be a success! The symbolism is obviously open to various interpretations. **Implications** - Product utility continues to be one of the central focus points of consumers who are cautious about spending aimlessly. When a product can demonstrate that it is practical and [fashion forward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloss-bomb-oil-keychain) -- like these [mink keyhole covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniki) -- consumers automatically see the value in these products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion-forward Products:** Creating practical products that also have a fashionable element can resonate with consumers looking for value. - **Sensory Aid Innovations:** Innovations that utilize sensory aids, such as mink fur keyhole covers, can provide practical solutions for everyday challenges. - **Consumer Focus on Product Utility:** Consumers prioritize products that offer tangible benefits and serve a practical purpose. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Accessories:** The automotive accessories industry can explore the potential for fashion-forward and practical products like mink keyhole covers. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can embrace innovations that combine style and functionality, such as incorporating sensory aids into their designs. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** The home decor industry can consider creating sensory aids for locating keyholes or other small objects in the dark, providing both practicality and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Key-Fob Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfob.md) - [One-Click Car Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-safety-device.md) - [Concealed Cowboy Belt Buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckle.md) - [Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kicks-key.md) - [Antitheft Car Key Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-key-faraday-shield.md) - [Elegantly Custom Car Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formawerx-era-collection.md) - [Collectible Hand Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-hand-cream.md) - [Puffer Jacket-Replicating Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-nuptse.md) - [Sophisticated Physical Key Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-key-cover-plus.md)