Aluminum mesh in the bumper - why do you need it?

Recently, among Russian motorists, such an accessory as the grid in the bumper for protecting the radiator is very popular. To date, such a thing is not uncommon - it is on almost every second car. And you can buy it in any specialized store or online. Today we will talk about why a grid in the front bumper is needed and what functions it performs.

Why is it needed?

Most often this question sets the newcomers to the auto dealership, who just recently bought the first car and just master the road spaces. The answer to this question is very simple. In European countries, the highway for the driver (for example, for the Dutchman) is not any additional danger. Another thing is our roads - they can meet everything - and garbage, and gravel, much less scattered crushed stone or slag in the middle of the road. But even if these "surprises" on the road are not visible, do not relax - they are, only in small quantities. Sometimes it happens that a small stone can completely damage the radiator. Such dust particles and other small particles on the roads of the CIS are full, and therefore, in order to protect themselves from unexpected damage during the journey, it is necessary to buy such a thing as aluminum mesh in the bumper.

How does this detail work?

The principle of its operation is very simple. A small stone, falling into the grille at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour, hits the small honeycomb of this accessory, without damaging the most important part of the car. Mesh in the bumper does not allow to slip inside the machine to any debris and road dust.

What is the situation without this part?

At the moment, almost all car companies produce cars with a plastic radiator grille. Most often the distance between the ribs of this plastic part does not exceed a mark of 4 centimeters. And the hedgehog understand that not only dust, but also a large stone can penetrate into such a hole. And when the speedometer on the speedometer shows 100 kilometers per hour, even a 1.5-millimeter stone can stop the radiator. In addition, in the summer there are moths, mosquitoes, butterflies and other animals. Also in June, many motorists suffer from poplar fluff, which also clogs the radiator honeycomb. And if you do not clean this part in time, the machine will overheat, which in turn can negatively affect the operation of other expensive units. Therefore, the conclusion is only one - the grid in the bumper is irreplaceable on Russian roads.

Price policy

At the moment, the average cost of such an accessory is about $ 100 . In many respects the price depends on the brand and class of the car. So, the grid in the bumper for "Lancer" or "Opel Astra" will cost drivers 3 thousand rubles. Owners of cars of class "E" and "D" (they include crossovers and minivans such as "Honda Accord", "Toyota Camry", "Mazda 6" and many other models) will pay 500 rubles more. Up to 4.5 thousand rubles will have to pay the owners of prestigious off-road vehicles (for example, such as Toyota Prado or Pajero).