Abstract: An umbrella opening device for a vehicle includes a casing slidably received in a housing and moved inward and outward of the housing with a motor. A follower is rotatably received in the casing for supporting an an umbrella with a support. A motor is coupled to the follower for rotating the follower and the support and the umbrella to an erect position and to open the umbrella above the driver or the passenger. The casing has a rack engaged with a gear of the motor for being moved relative to the housing by the motor. A cover may be opened by the casing.