AVS

The best AVS window deflectors for your vehicle depend on how you want them mounted: in-channel Ventvisors slide into the window track for a factory-clean look, while outside-mount versions tape to the door frame for an easier install. AVS also makes Aeroskin hood shields — low-profile acrylic deflectors that protect the hood's leading edge from rock chips and bug strikes. Both come in a smoke finish that blends with most trim, and every set is cut for a specific year, make, and model.

Window deflectors (vent visors) do a simple but genuinely useful job: they let you crack the windows in the rain without water getting in, cut wind noise and turbulence with the windows down, and keep the cabin cooler when parked by allowing airflow. Hood shields deflect small road debris away from the hood and windshield, which matters most for daily-driven trucks and SUVs that see highway miles.

AVS is the brand behind the Ventvisor, Aeroskin, and Bugflector names — it specializes almost entirely in exterior protection accessories, with a catalog that covers trucks, SUVs, and cars from nearly every major manufacturer. Its in-channel Ventvisors are the signature product: precision-molded to drop into the factory window channel with no drilling, in a low-profile smoke acrylic that looks OEM. The Aeroskin line applies the same low-profile philosophy to the hood — a contoured shield that sits close to the sheet metal instead of standing off it like old-school bug deflectors. Because AVS parts are application-specific rather than universal, fitment is generally straightforward: find your year, make, and model and the set drops in.

Pair deflectors with more exterior upgrades in Exterior Trim, browse Window Wind Deflectors to compare styles, or check Hood for more front-end protection and styling. Popular picks include the AVS Aeroskin hood shield for the Subaru Crosstrek and the AVS Ventvisor 4-piece set for the Crosstrek, and our winterizing guide covers deflectors as a cold-weather upgrade.

In-channel vs. outside-mount — which should I choose?

In-channel Ventvisors mount inside the window track for a cleaner, more OEM look, while outside-mount versions attach to the door frame with automotive-grade tape and are simpler to install. Both are vehicle-specific — check your year and model.

Do window deflectors make the car louder?

Properly fitted vehicle-specific deflectors generally reduce wind noise and turbulence with the windows partially down. Universal or poorly fitted sets can whistle, which is why application-specific molding matters.

Can I run my car through a car wash with deflectors installed?

In-channel deflectors are fully protected by the window track. Outside-mount tape-on versions hold up to normal car washes once the adhesive has cured (usually 24-72 hours), but check the product instructions.

Will the Aeroskin hood shield fit my hood exactly?

Aeroskin shields are molded for specific applications — confirm your year, make, and model on the product page. They install with tape and mechanical fasteners and require no drilling.