Car Door Guards—A Beginner’s Guide
Chips and dents on your car door may be minor damage, but they have the ability to be extremely annoying, especially if they’re the ones welcoming you every time you get in your car. The bad news is they can happen easily anytime, anywhere—whether you’re traveling on the road, parked in a mall, or even tucked safely away in your garage. For this reason, it behooves you to invest in car door guards.
What are car door guards?
The simplest answer to the question above is this: car door guards protect your door edges from chips and dents. When you attach this accessory to your car door, it acts as a barrier between your car door and anything that could damage it. Since it’s padded, your car door will never get chipped, scratched or dented again.
Of course, this requires that you open your car door in a conservative manner. Open it recklessly, and not even the priciest car door guard will do you any good.
How do car door guards work?
Car door guards function by lining the edge of your car door that often hits hard surfaces when you open it, thereby taking the brunt of the impact. While these products can vary in size, shape, appearance and in the manner that they are attached, they generally function the same way, and can be easily removed as needed. These products can be magnetic, rubber-molded, or come with adhesive, but once properly attached, car door guards act as your first line of defense against tree trunks, metal posts, concrete walls, or even other vehicles.
That said, not all car door guards are created equal, so it’s important that you confirm the quality of the product you’re buying. It can also help to buy one that goes with your car’s color for a complementary look. Then again, you can always purchase one that stands out if you want to call attention to it, such as the example below.
What are car door guards?
The simplest answer to the question above is this: car door guards protect your door edges from chips and dents. When you attach this accessory to your car door, it acts as a barrier between your car door and anything that could damage it. Since it’s padded, your car door will never get chipped, scratched or dented again.
Of course, this requires that you open your car door in a conservative manner. Open it recklessly, and not even the priciest car door guard will do you any good.
How do car door guards work?
Car door guards function by lining the edge of your car door that often hits hard surfaces when you open it, thereby taking the brunt of the impact. While these products can vary in size, shape, appearance and in the manner that they are attached, they generally function the same way, and can be easily removed as needed. These products can be magnetic, rubber-molded, or come with adhesive, but once properly attached, car door guards act as your first line of defense against tree trunks, metal posts, concrete walls, or even other vehicles.
That said, not all car door guards are created equal, so it’s important that you confirm the quality of the product you’re buying. It can also help to buy one that goes with your car’s color for a complementary look. Then again, you can always purchase one that stands out if you want to call attention to it, such as the example below.
Featured Articles
- Latest
- Popular
-
CAMPI, TMA enjoy 13%-growth in Q1 2024Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 22, 2024
-
BYD Cars PH, BPITCRC forge partnershipRuben Manahan IV . Apr 17, 2024
-
-
Suzuki PH joins MPLB for 2nd timePaulo Papa . Apr 16, 2024
-
Isuzu PH, PHRX refreshes collaborationRuben Manahan IV . Apr 15, 2024
-
Fuel prices to spike up anew this weekRuben Manahan IV . Apr 15, 2024
-
CAMPI, TMA enjoy 13%-growth in Q1 2024Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 22, 2024
Recommended Articles For You
-
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 bags IIHS TSP+ awardPaulo Papa . Nov 06, 2023
-
-
-
Green NCAP campaigns for lighter vehiclesPaulo Papa . Mar 27, 2023
-
US-spec Subaru Evoltis gets TSP+ award from IIHSPaulo Papa . Mar 15, 2023
-
Ford Explorer earns Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHSPaulo Papa . Mar 15, 2023
Car Articles From Zigwheels
- News
- Article Feature
- Advisory Stories
- Road Test
-
Mitsubishi PH breaches 81K sales record for FY 2023Paulo Papa . Today
-
Imaeda takes over Mitsubishi PHPaulo Papa . Today
-
Toyota PH rolls out promo for AprilPaulo Papa . Apr 24, 2024
-
Auto China 2024: Chery to unveil QPower architecturePaulo Papa . Apr 24, 2024
-
Auto China 2024: brief explainerPaulo Papa . Apr 24, 2024
-
Which is the better choice: Toyota Corolla Cross or Yaris Cross?Paulo Papa . Apr 22, 2024
-
Hard-hitting hybrids: Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Nissan Kicks e-PowerPaulo Papa . Apr 22, 2024
-
Toyota Corolla Cross: Old vs. newPaulo Papa . Apr 17, 2024
-
Here are the new Toyota Corolla Cross variantsPaulo Papa . Apr 17, 2024
-
MIAS 2024: Here’s what transpired on the first day of the annual auto expoPaulo Papa . Apr 06, 2024
-
Here are some ideal destinations and safety tips for the upcoming Holy WeekPaulo Papa . Mar 08, 2024
-
Here are some New Year’s resolutions for car ownersPaulo Papa . Jan 03, 2024
-
PH auto market: 2023 in retrospectPaulo Papa . Dec 15, 2023
-
Here’s a holiday gift guide for car enthusiastsHazel Nicole Carreon . Dec 15, 2023
-
Oil players cut pump prices anewPaulo Papa . Nov 14, 2023
-
ELECTRIA: Toyota Zenix Q Hybrid is fit for modern familiesRuben Manahan IV . Apr 02, 2024
-
First look: JMC VigusPaulo Papa . Apr 01, 2024
-
First look: JMC Grand AvenuePaulo Papa . Mar 27, 2024
-
Above average: Toyota Raize GPaulo Papa . Mar 22, 2024
-
BYD Atto 3: from the metro to the mountainsPaulo Papa . Mar 18, 2024
