Apparatus and associated methods relate to a vehicle protection device (VPD) having a telescoping barrier including a housing with at least one telescoping extension extending therefrom, and having clips at each end of the telescoping barrier to attach the VPD to a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a security extension attached to the housing which may releasably couple the VPD to a vehicle. Clips provided with two arms which may be operated to releasably couple the clip to a vehicle tire and wheel rim. A VPD provided with rotating extension arms. A VPD provided with at least one mechanism operable to transition the VPD between a fully collapsed state and a fully extended state, or partially therebetween. A VPD provided with fender clamps. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a compact, removable, retractable, non-magnetic vehicle scratch, ding, and dent protector.