Side by Side Comparison of: Primary Automotive vs Mallory USA

This is my first ice scraper since moving into a snowy area of the country so I'm not sure I'll have excellent feedback. Scraper seems durable and is comfortable. It seems a bit short (i.e. I have to go to either side of the windshield to scrape everything off + I don't have gloves yet so it's painful when I touch the snow ha), but the scoop is nice to pull off the snow buildup. And one scrape off each spot, and I don't need to go over the same area again since I have leverage from the "powerful" shorter handle. I like it and I feel ready for whatever winter tosses at my windshield. The little baggie is a nice touch too and keeps your car cleaner looking instead of a random scraper hanging out wherever in the car. I think once I get my gloves, I won't have any problems at all with this handy little tool!

My last ice scraper lasted me about 15 years until one day it decided it had enough and broke in half. Because I was in a pinch I picked up a $5 one at an area store thinking it would get me through the next ice storm. But it wasn't worth the $5 I paid for it. Not finding anything locally of real quality I came to Amazon and found two I was considering including this one.I bought this one because of the warranty and the other reviews.It's great on scraping frost off of your windshield. I can do everything in one pass unlike El Cheapo that it replaced. I haven't had the opportunity to try it on ice yet but if the frost test does wonders, I am sure the ice test will be equally as fine.

My wife is very happy with this ice scraper. She finally decided to buy herself a new car--one that fit what she wanted, not what practicality or the kids or anybody else needed--which was great. So she is enjoying keeping it clean and peaceful and calm inside. This scraper helps. It works well, and the case keeps it really tidy looking.The transactino was also great. It was quite neatly and safely packaged, arrived promptly, excellent value. Couldn't ask for more

This product literally feels about 10x more sturdy than any other ice scraper I've used. The soft grip is exceedingly comfortable, and the ergonomics are spot on. There is even an indentation for your thumb to rest in so you can really put in some elbow grease if need be. The jagged side of the product is used to break up thick ice, while the smooth side is used for scraping thin sheets. This product is also portable enough to carry within the cabin, and the nice carrying case keeps the scraper from bouncing around if you keep your scraper in the trunk (like most people do). I bought this product after doing some research on scrapers that will LAST and not quickly break/wear out over time. The extremely sturdy build of this scraper plus the 10-year warranty tells me not only that this is a product that the manufacturer stands behind, but also that this is something I can rely on over the long haul. Do yourself a favor and skip the cheapo generic scrapers that are destined to break or chip, and grab a product that you'll never have to replace.

This ice scraper is sturdy and works very well. I can scrap in either direction for most part of the windshield instead of in one direction. It does not scratch the windshield nor any of the coating on the windshield. For thicker ice, this scraper is not as efficient as a brass scraper. Since it does leave tiny scratch marks like brass scraper, I will take this scraper over my brass scraper any day.

When the ice is bad in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call? "Ice Buster!" Okay, enough of the Ghost Busters reference. This ice scraper works really well. It crushes the ice with great ease without leaving any scrathes on your car. The other side can be used to scrape the ice sheets. If snow is a problem in your are then I recommend that you buy this one.

Works very well. Has just the right amount of reach for getting to the middle of the windshield. The brush is good quality and the bristles don't fall out. I had one from years ago and like it so much I sought out this one and ordered it for my wife's car.I also used it as a weapon to fend off a bear attack during a snow blizzard. This product is so tough that I used the brush part to fight the bear.

So far, so good.We live in California, so do not have a daily need for this. I purchased this for use on our fairly frequent visits to Lake Tahoe.We have a bagful of those short 10" scrapers that companies give out as promos. We've also owned a flimsy version of a long brush/scraper like this one for years. Last month, Lake Tahoe finally broke through the drought and got dumped on. Our flimsy, wood handled brush/scraper couldn't handle it and snapped in two.Since then, the snow in Tahoe has continued and we've made 4 more trips there.This brush/scraper has already paid for itself and is such an upgrade from our old one.The thickness of the padded grip area is especially nice because it's comfortable and easy to hold when wearing gloves.Can't speak to durability or longevity, but so far am nothing but pleased.

We have one of these in each of our cars. With winter upon us, you are going to want one of these at hand at all times. If you are running late to work or have an emergency, these will save your day by clearing up your mirrors and giving you full sight of the road ahead. These are very well made, and have a soft grip on them.

As a native Minnesotan, a good snow brush is mandatory. This one is sturdy, has a nice foam grip that doesn't easily slide even with gloves on, and both the brush and ice scraper are high quality. I keep this in my trunk at all times and I have no complaints whatsoever about it.

OMG this was impossible to find in the stores! My daughter got her car in April and the stores are only planning for summer so I couldn't find one anywhere and we still have snow potential so I looked on Amazon. Found this little gem and the price was awesome as always!!! I love that it's long enjoy to reach across her window without getting snow all over your hand. I also love that it's a really thick and good quality to handle heavy wet spring snow!

I live in North Carolina, so to gauge how much snow / ice this was used in - not much, about an inch or two of each, in fact I didn't really even expect to need it, but anyways:It arrived on time as expected.The weather did actually manage to produce a need for it this year, and I must say it held up well. I scraped all 4 windows, the front and rear windshield 4 times this year, and am happy to say this little trooper is still holding up well.I do agree with what you're probably thinking in that you'd probably hope for more than 4 uses out of a thing that gets 5 stars. But, as I have no complains from it yet, and it seems good ole Punxy Phil was right - the weather is warming - it looks like it's going to be another year before this thing gets used again.If something comes up that would require I change the rating, I'll be sure to do so, but I don't really expect that to be the case, and certainly not any time before December.

Decent scrapper. A little flimsily but works good.

I recently received my new ice scraper. It arrived as scheduled and was exactly as described. I liked the case it comes with since I am usually tossing a scraper on the floor mat until it dries and then having to remove it later, or occasionally stepping on it. Now it can go back into the case and stay in one place. I haven't had much snow yet to really try it out. The reason for not giving it 5 stars was due to really wishing it had a brush on the other end so it could help shift loose snow from the window before scraping. Hey if they add that feature, I'll buy another ice scraper from them.

While this does a great job at removing ice, I got this at the end of 2015 to clear ice off my car, I will say it's a bit short. I'm sort of conflicted about this piece of equipment because it does very much do an impressive job at removing ice, but the handle is short so if you're trying to remove snow, expect to run into length issues. I'd recommend this if you're primarily removing frost from your car in the morning and do not have snow to worry about, or if you're removing snow first and using this to remove the ice underneath.It's a great ice remover, not so great at removing snow.

This is a durable ice scraper, and I like the fact that it comes with a small pouch to toss it into when you are done.I give it 4 stars instead of 5 due to it's size - which I realize is a bit of a contradiction since I just said I liked that I can toss it into the pouch when done.And I do, I prefer having this in my truck since where I live (North Carolina) we are getting fewer and fewer mornings where this is needed so I don't need a big scraper taking up a ton of room in my truck. However, when I do have to use it, if I am not wearing gloves I'll get some ice, snow or whatever else on my hands or around the end of my shirt sleeves. No big deal if I am wearing gloves, but a minor annoyance if I am not.I'd go for something a little more sizable if I lived somewhere I was expecting to be using this often, although this one will always be good to be able to keep in your car.

Nice tool. There is nothing very special about it but it does the job and has a ten year warranty.

This is made of plastic which is good because I think metal ones can leave scratches on your car windows. It feels solid and sturdy. The claw can break the ice without using too much force. I like it!

Worked great. I didn't have the issue of the bristles falling out like other reviewers stated.My only complaint was that the scraper end was on the same end as the handle. Which basically had me grabbing the brush end to scrape the center of my windshield.

Brush works great at removing snow (brush side) and scraping ice (smaller scraper). Handle is comfortable to hold.Only problem I ran into this as my scraper chipped and broke after I hit the corner of it. Probably user induced, but something to be aware of as these things can break off so just be careful when using.

I bought this brush for my car. It has long handle, so I can easily reach almost all part of the vehicle (sidewise) without having to do a lot of stretching. The brush end and hard end give you choice to whether you want to clear the dust or remove something stuck in your vehicle. Once my car was covered extensively by bird poop (when I parked my vehicle under a bridge), at that time this brush came very handy. I know people don't buy this brush for that reason, but I can confirm it will definitely serve that purpose as well. I took off one star because the seller does not let you choose the color. I did not like the red color, and he send me that color. I wish there is a way for us to select the color. Other than that, definitely worth to buy it.

I like this brush/scraper. The plastic scraper breaks apart the ice and the brush has stiff bristles to brush away snow. It's a small unit though, and next time I will probably get a longer one since there isn't much handle space between the scraper and brush. Overall, I would buy another one of these again, especially to have as a spare.

The thing that matters with a scraper like this is the durability - this thing seems VERY durable. The bristles are stiff enough to brush away snow and ice yet gentle enough to not damage my car. The handle is comfortable and it's shaped perfectly to get great leverage. The only problem I have is that the scraper part could be a curved a little less. It's curved in such a way that it isn't fully flat against the windshield - it's a bit annoying but doesn't prevent this from being a great tool.

I bought this Mallory Snow Brush after our third snowstorm in PA this winter. Previous to this purchase, all I had was some cheap freebie scraper I got from a trade show. I really needed something to brush the snow off the roof of my car.I've already used this brush about 10 times, and expect to use it a lot more this winter. The 26" length is a decent length for my car. I have a Honda Civic, and can brush most of the snow off the roof of my car just by standing on the drivers side of my car. It wouldn't hurt if it was a little longer, but that is no fault of the brush itself; it's what I ordered. I would say that if you have an SUV or truck, definitely get a longer brush, because this probably won't cut it.The item is sturdy, and the bristles are soft. They don't appear to be scratching my car, and they remove snow pretty well. The one thing I don't like is that every now and then the scraper part will bang up against my car when I'm brushing snow off. I think the design would have made more sense f the scraper was positioned horizontally instead of vertically at the end of the brush.Some have complained that they have a hard time using the scraper, but this hasn't been the case for me. I either hold the brush part or the foam part, and scrape away. There's nothing fun about scraping ice off of your car at 7am before leaving for work, but it is a necessary evil, and this item does the trick.My snow brush came in a red color.

Arrived with the ice chipping teeth chipped. Initiated return and bought similar looking scraper for 2.96 at local auto parts store. It may be the bees knees but looked chipped upon arrival so I didn't put it to the 15 year test.

After getting it i wondered what made it the best. It does the job.

Not worth the price. Feels cheap.

I don't know that I'd call this the best ice scraper ice ever had, but it does get the job done. The bag is more water-resistant than proof, as it's secured with a zipper. We had freezing rain this past week that it handled fine but it didn't do as well when it snowed on top of it. It's a great soze, though, and doesn't feel like it's about to break when I bear down on it.

Note: This review is just having used it on your common almost every morning Missouri winter frost. I have yet to use it on full blown ice. I will update my review once that happens.Having read the reviews I had my hopes set high that this would out perform other scrapers I've used in the past. I've been using this for the last 45+ days and in my opinion so far (having just used it on frost) it is no better than the $.96 scraper it replaced. Again, this is just having used the fine edged side. The blade seems to be smooth to the touch, however, whenever I use it on frost (applying equal downward/forward pressure) it leaves behind narrow lines of frost behind in it's path requiring another pass or two, or three.Again, this thing may blow my mind once I have a chance to use it at chipping away at ice, will update review accordingly.UPDATE: 1/24/2016Had a chance to use it this past week on some ice. It did an "OK" job. My overall opinion of it remains unchanged.

A little bit too short for WI weather.

hard to hold the brush when using the scraper

I used it once to break up the frost on the windshield in Texas. It was okay but not great. I did not have any de-icing fluid at the time. I was unimpressed with the ice scraper opposite the brush. I had to get out the other ice scraper because it covered more glass in less time. The brush end worked okay for removing the frost and a little snow. I will keep it in case I need it in the future. I think the item will work much better when a good quality windshield de-icer fluid is applied first. The length seems to be sufficient. The item is lightweight; easy to grasp, pickup and stowe. It's better than nothing. I imagine it would be hard to find a better snow brush/scraper than this one simply because snow and ice is for many people awkward to move.

It's sturdy .... the plastic is hard, but I like Artic model with much longer handle and softer more flexible plastic much better.

Don't get this if you are short, it takes a long time to clean off my car with this as a 5'1" woman. The ice scraper works great. Overall it is a perfectly fine product. But it is uncomfortable to use at my height, I decided to get an Extendable "broom" winter brush instead. I will still use this for the ice scraper. The color I received was red.

It's great but has one major design flaw. It's very sturdy and uses materials that feel like they'll last several winters. The scraper and brush on opposing ends is nice. This provides a brush-only end that allows you to easily get in and around narrow areas like around your wipers and a scraper end that allows you to really crunch away at ice without damaging the brush. The reason for 3 stars you ask? The high-density foam handle spins freely on the post, so when you're brushing snow away the brush and post spin freely from the handle you're holding, forcing you to either choke way up on the handle or grab lower where you can hold part of the scraper, which reduces your leverage on the brush.It would be 5 stars if the foam handle was securely attached to the post.

The scraper and brush on this work quite well. Compared to other scrapers I've used, this is much more padded. It might make it a little easier to use with gloves on (though I've never had an issue), but it also makes it bigger and bulkier. Honestly, I'd be willing to pay less money for a non padded / smaller one.

Very cheap. Not worth money.

Found a set of these for half the price at a retail store right after I bought them. Great product just not a great deal.

Basic brush. I'm giving this a poor review because it comes with two stickers that are difficult to remove without leaving residue everywhere. One sticker warns that you'll get cancer from touching this product. The foam grip spins, not sure why they couldn't make it fit better or glue it down. I'm sure I could have found a better brush locally for the same price.

I specifically ordered a blue one and it shows a blue one .and I received red. It defeats the purpose of me offering it to match my daughters car.

Not really helpful even in small snow over your car - forget about the snow storm ! The whole thing is so small that it can get lost in the snow :D . I mean it - its too small and description doesnt mention it clearly. I could not even clean my car with little snoflakes. So will not recommend it.

It performs both of its functions about as well as you would expect. It scrapes ice, it wipes ice away.The main downside, however, is the impossibly stupid decision of having the scraper and the brush on opposite ends. Do you enjoy smacking yourself in the face/arm with a brush while you scrape your windshield? I sure don't.

UPDATE 12/15/2015After a few uses now I noticed that the scraper part is warped and only about 1.5 inches of the scraper is actually making contact. Two of the 3 scrapers I bought do this. I changed my rating from a 3-Star to a 2-Star, unfortunately I bought these early to beat the snow season and they are not eligible for return. I don't recommend. See original review below:______________________This scraper/brush is solid, but here are the issues I have found with it:1 - It is short. The grip is located right by the scraper so if you have a bigger vehicle and are a smaller person, it is difficult to to reach the whole windshield while holding onto the grip.2 - The brush needs to be rotated 90 degrees. If you are right handed the brush smashes against your forearm while scraping. I find myself constantly adjusting to avoid smashing the brush.3 - The scraper part is small, it could be a little bigger to help speed up the process.It will last a while and for the price it is a sturdy scraper. Just some design issues with it.

Not satisfied.

Very cheap quality. Disappointed.

First chance to use my new scraper came this weekend with both snow and freezing rain. What a disappointment. It did not last even through the ice on the first window. Two swipes and the blade broke in two. So much for a quality product. Had to get my old scraper out of the trunk. Removed all the ice on every window with no problems. The only reason I bought the new one was that the handle on the old one broke off. The blade was fine. Guess I'll stick with the old one for now. Incidentally, there is a remarkable resemblance between this now useless scraper and ones found in bins near checkout at Home Depot and Auto Parts stores, at a much cheaper price. Guess the carry bag raises the price to what is charged on Amazon. Not recommended.

Worst scraper I've ever purchased. I purchased this scraper back in January 16. I'm just going into the second New England winter with this and I'm realizing how awful this thing really is. This morning I had a thin layer of ice on my windshield from some rain the previous day. You have to hold this thing almost at a 90 degree angle to the windshield. This of course makes it difficult to apply any pressure. Even after figuring out the proper angle, it took me a few minutes and multiple passes, in the same area, to clean the windshield. Forget the water proof bag and ice chisel, if the scraper itself requires some awkward positioning, it's not worth all the add-ons. The cheapy scrapers from Walmart probably would have done the job in 30 secs. Of course those tend to break eventually, at least they work.

Broke in half the first time I used it on light snow.

bristles fall out. Crappy.

Came in bad shape - some spots missing brushes. looks poorly made

This was a piece of junk. The scraper scratched my windshield the first time I used it to scrape the ice off my windshield. The scraper later fell off. It was just glued onto the bottom of the rod. Would not buy again.

The scraper does not work. It was more effective to use windshield wipers.

I woke up this morning to 2" of ice, sleet, and snow on my car. Brought out the ice scraper and it worked well up to the point where the ice scraper broke at the scraper to handle junction. I ended up having to use the remnants of the ice scraper in my hand to finish off scraping the windshields. This worked fine for light ice loads in the past, but this storm was too much for this to handle.