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The wheel recesses are the most vulnerable areas of any vehicle`s bottom, because they are constantly exposed to influence from the road: dirt, rocks and sand that fly off the road right onto the car body, and the wheel arches are the first ones exposed to the harm. Later begins a real chemical attack: salt, which is sprinkled on icy roads in winter, remains during the whole year.

Under the influence of dirt and moisture, chemicals hit the car body at high speed. In order to reflect chemical attacks and to protect this vulnerable part of the machine, experts have designed a wheel niche protecting item – lockers. They are attached to the wheel arches with screws or snaps. Lockers must be inserted into the wheel arches very tightly, with almost no gaps, and completely cover the wheel gap. This will be a test of the polymer quality. Modern lockers are made of special fiberglass or polyethylene, of high durability, elasticity and environmental cleanliness. Because these materials have relatively low thermal conductivity, nothing sticks on them while driving in the winter time.

Consider the fact that the cost of the lockers is significantly less than the amount required for the repair of wheel arches. So, the purchase of protective elements will always be financially justified. Apart from that, lockers are necessary in order to prevent damage to the body elements, and also to give your car a more attractive appearance.

A thoughtful car owner will definitely protect the wheel arches of his vehicle and will order lockers in our online store. They will provide a high protection level of the suspension nodes and the entire wheel niche. The low prices will pleasantly surprise you. In our online store you can also purchase other car parts, like impulse sensor, window lifter, thermostat or voltage regulator.

What you need to know about wheel arch cover replacement: lifetime limits, common defects and their signs, tips and recommendations

Wheel arch covers lifetime limit is not specified. They require replacement in case of mechanical damages.

The defect is characterized by presence of shears, cracks, dents on the surface, fixations damages. You can assess wheel arch covers condition examining them yourself.

In order to replace wheel arch covers you need to lift the car with the help of a lift platform or a lifting screw. Then you need to demount the wheel and unscrew screws or remove other fixations which fix wheel arch covers to the bumper and the body. Then you need to demount the old wheel arch cover and clean the wheel arches. After this you should put a new wheel arch cover and make sure it can be installed in the wheel arch tight. In case of mismatch or gaps it is recommended to contact specialists for help. If the component fits the surface closely, fix it with the help of fasteners. The replacement algorithm for front and rear wheel arch covers is the same.

Wheel arch covers made of polyethylene are fixed with the help of special fasteners or clips which are included into the kit. If the wheel arch covers are meant to be fastened with self-drilling screws, it is better to choose zinc-coated screws because they resist corrosion well.