Similar to most other household items, automatic safety covers may wear and age with time. However, the average lifespan of a Coverstar cover is 6-8 years. It is important to learn how to recognize when it may be time to replace the cover. If your cover is showing wear and tear, the color is wearing off or if there are any issues with the sewn webbing, your cover is most likely not providing the optimum safety it once did, and needs to be replaced.