Vehicle Protective Equipment

Vehicle protective equipment protects sensitive areas from accidental damage during repairs and servicing. Working on vehicles involves the process of testing and replacing parts with the use of tools, equipment and chemicals. During these activities, damage to the vehicle can occur if proper precautions are not taken.

Fender, seat, carpet, and steering wheel covers are most often used to protect the vehicle during servicing.

Fender covers are a protective layer to cover the fenders and front fascia when working in the engine compartment. Working in the engine compartment requires using many tools, equipment, oils and chemicals. Due to inaccessibility, technicians often have to lean over the fenders or front fascia. Fender covers protect against unwanted damage. They are usually made of durable fabric or flexible foam that absorbs shock and protects the vehicle parts around the engine compartment from damage. They are designed to fit over fenders and bumpers. There are magnets inside the cover that make it easy to install.

Seat, steering wheel, and carpet covers protect against grease, oil and dirt. They are made of plastic and canvas-based materials that can prevent accidental damage to sensitive materials inside the vehicle. They are used for single use. Never leave tools in your back pocket. When you sit in the driver’s seat, a sharp tool such as a screwdriver can pierce the cover and damage the seat upholstery.

During repairs and servicing, you should always use appropriate protection to prevent accidental damage to the vehicle. Fender, carpet, seat, and steering wheel covers should be the first things on and the last things removed when working on vehicles.