Starr Motors – Car Fenders

by  |  On August 28th, 2016  |  In Tips & Guides

I don’t know what fenders are. Can you tell me?

Yes! Fenders are the panels on a vehicle that you can find on a car’s sides and in front of the doors. They are above the wheel well. Decades ago, fenders were half moon-shaped metal shrouds that covered a vehicle’s tires. To see a great example of what we are discussing, Google “Model A Ford” to see a vehicle with fenders that stand out.

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Fenders are make out of fiberglass, steel or other materials. Whichever material a fender is made of, it will crumple in an accident by distributing the impact across the car’s frame to make the crash more survivable for the vehicles’ occupants.

Have you heard of a “fender-bender” kind of accident? It means that a vehicle’s fenders are damaged or simply dented because of a crash. These types of crashes are common, and because of that many modern-day vehicles have been made with fenders that are simple to replace.

What other purposes do fenders serve?

Fenders keep dust, road debris and dirt away from the vehicle’s body. Ever ride a bicycle that does not have fenders on it? Everything on the road, like dirt, sand and rain sprays everywhere. Fenders keep all of that under control.

Fenders are also decorative items. People don’t want to look at a car’s framework, and instead want to see something more trend-setting about their vehicle. Fenders help with that by covering the car’s frame and the sides of the engine block.

Fenders make a car more aerodynamic, making it so that the air’s drag moving by the car in motion is reduced due to the fenders’ presence.

What may accompany your vehicle’s fenders are “fender flares,” an accessory found on sports cars, pickup trucks, off-road vehicles and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). These kinds of vehicles have wider tires than your typical car, and can use additional protection through fender flares. Fender flares block mud and stones and may cover rust. Cut-Out, OE and bolt-on style are three common types of fender flares. The sales team at Starr Motors, a full-service Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM dealer in Suffolk, VA tells us that they see many requests for “fender flares”!

Replacement Fenders:

If you ever need replacement fenders, then it’s not a difficult task to get done. One thing you should do to be sure you get the right new fenders in your possession is to order them from the manufacturer. Fenders sold by the manufacturer are better than third-party, less expensive fenders. It’s possible to go to a junk yard to get them, but the manufacturer knows exactly which fenders you require. eBay Motors is another place to look for your needed fenders.

Fenders are an essential part of each automobile that you see cruising down the street. Fenders have been around since the early days of cars. As indicated above you will find fenders on bicycles, and you’ll find them on motorcycles! Fenders are everywhere. We hope that you have enjoyed this informative article!

Aqeel Arif is fond of reading and hence writing about the fastest cars, supercars as well as love to explore about classic cars.

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