Since the first device I got failed after two years , I bought this "second generation" device.Unfortunately despite the thorough cleaning of the windshield before I affixed it, it took only one hot day for the glue on the suction cup to fail.SUGGESTION FOR THE MANUFACTURER: make the suction cup removable and profie a spare one with the product.

I tried 4 different phone holders for my car and this is the only one that worked. It holds my phone with good grip and I like that I can adjust the holder to my vent with a good grip as well.

When you need to use your phone to navigate, the safest bet is to have it mounted to something stable, at around eye level, in a way that doesnt obstruct your view, so that you can just scan from the corner of your eye as needed. All well and good, but when your phone has a strap, or a Pop Socket, or a ring on the back, or whatever, most of these phone holders wont keep things secure, and your phone will jump right out, probably at a very inopportune (at best) and unsafe (at worst) time.This holder is a home run. Its designed in a way that makes sense to hold a phone steady and secure, regardless of any strap mounted to the back of it. My phone, Otterbox, and MoMoStick phone grip not only fit into this holder perfectly, but they fit SECURELY. I op checked this with a 75 mile trek in the car and it was a miracle. Before it arrived, I had my old phone holder rigged up with some hair bands to keep it in place, which of course blocked half the screen, defeating the purpose.So, if you read reviews because you are looking for a new phone holder for your car because youre in the same boat I was in, I give this one a glowing review.

Im updating my review. Bought Sept. 6, 2019. Today is Oct. 24, 2019 It worked fine at first...now the arms barely retract (open and close) to hold the phone. Down graded to 2 stars as tired of being taken for my money! Everything that glitters is not gold!Original review!I was skeptical...once arrived saw it was good quality and sturdy. Kudos to the designer! Would buy again!

Item appears to be constructed well but the suction bottom is poor. Toppled over from my dashboard after only several hours.Following difficulty with this item, the manufacturer kindly offered me a replacement with another model which attaches to the vent and is working out well. They went out of their way to assist me.