Front-end collision repairs can add up quickly, covering everything from replacement parts and materials to labor. According to internal data provided by Ex-Guard, downtime acounts for approximately two-thirds of an accident’s total cost. (Source) Every minute your truck is off the road for repairs, you are losing revenue.
Impacts both small and large can contribute to extensive damage repairs to your bumper, sensors, and frame. A durable grille guard helps absorb or lessen certain impacts to minimize wreckage. With an Ex-Guard grille guard, an impact may only require cosmetic repairs to the guard rather than costly fixes to your truck’s front end.
While a grille guard does not prevent an accident nor eliminates repair costs, the added protection can help your fleet reduce the financial impacts of front-end accidents. Ex-Guard reports seeing more than an 80% reduction in damage-related costs and downtime when using its protective products.
Beyond repair cost reductions, Ex-Guard promotes a typical 11-month payback period for fleet protection. That means, you could recover the entire investment of your grille guard through savings on collision-related damage.
Grille Guard Truck Technology Compatibility
Today’s heavy-duty trucks rely on collision-mitigation systems to alert drivers of potential hazards. Since these systems often use sensors integrated into the front of the vehicle, choosing an aftermarket grille guard that works with this technology is important.
Ex-Guard Industries works directly with truck OEMs and component manufacturers to make sure its grille guards work with all modern collision mitigation systems. Its ClearZone compatibility is designed to accommodate radar and sensor technology across all major truck brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, International, and Western Star.
Additional Ex-Guard Features
Other grille guard features are designed to ensure easy truck maintenance. Ex-Guard’s Xero-G Lift Assist reduces the effort required to raise and lower the guard for inspections under the hood. Its EVRCoat Ultra Coating helps resist corrosion and chipping for long-lasting durability in demanding work and weather conditions.
Benefits of Ex-Guard Grille Guards
- Reducing long-term repair costs both for bumpers and radar systems
- Increase the lifespan and resale value of the vehicle
- Reduce downtime and business operations
- Improve driver safety
- Less time waiting for spare parts
- Lower insurance premiums with fewer claims
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Protect Your Investment with Ex-Guard
While a grille guard can be an upfront investment, it can help you save on expensive repairs, reduce shop downtime, and protect your truck in the long run. It won’t prevent accidents, but it adds an extra layer of protection when you’re out on the road. For fleets running Kenworth trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles, it’s important to choose a grille guard that fits your truck and its needs.
To learn more about Ex-Guard grille guards for semi trucks at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth and TRP Pottstown, call or text our parts stores to chat directly with a team member!