The dash in my 1st gen 2006 Av has been in perfect shape since the day I bought it 14 years ago, and I have never had any problems...even with the Texas sun. However, my understanding is that with the 2nd gen Avs, it is not a matter of if the dash will crack...but when.
The previous owner of my 2nd gen already replaced the the dash due to cracking, and there are no cracks now. I would like to keep it that way, so I am taking a proactive stance and looking to put on a dash cover. My plan is to cover it now, so it will not crack. However, as I have discovered, there are many options...carpet, velour, ABS, etc. Here is a link for one of the articles I read:
https://www.carbibles.com/best-dash-cover/
However, I am looking for actual feedback from people with 2nd gen Avs to find out what their experiences are. Can you please provide feedback and post some pics.
Thanks,
Tom