Driving on an off-road track exposes you and your vehicle to certain risks such as hitting animals, crashing into rocks, damaging your car or endangering your life. Luckily, fixing a bull bar to your vehicle may spare you some of these risks. Below are four reasons why an offroad bull bar is a must-have for an off-road adventure.
Safety First
Crashing into rocks or hitting animals at high speed may be dangerous to you and your passengers. You might end up seriously injured in such an accident. With a bull bar fitted to your vehicle, there is a reduced risk, since bull bars protect the car and ultimately the passenger.
Prevention Is Better than Repair
Crashing into an animal (kangaroos are the common culprits) or a boulder can damage the vehicle in many ways. For instance, if you hit a kangaroo at high speed, say around 100km/h, you are likely to break your headlights, bend your bonnet, break your side mirrors, bend your doors and so on. The car may even stop altogether. In the best-case scenario, the vehicle may be repaired, and the insurance company may cover the costs. In worst-case scenarios, however, you may have to meet the repair costs yourself or replace the car entirely. Having a bull bar saves you all these troubles because it provides your vehicle with extra protection. A bull bar essentially minimizes the chances of severe damage happening to your car.
Improved Driving Experience
An off-road track is very unsteady, and driving on it may be frustrating. Bull bars improve the airflow received by the radiator by making use of the split-pan system. Moreover, they are often fitted with an underbody guard that protects your vehicle from damage when venturing into new terrains.
Several Added Advantages
The usefulness of a bull bar is not limited to protecting you and your car. A bull bar can serve as a mounting surface for accessories. For instance, when driving through a sandy off-road track, a sand flag may be a useful accessory. A bull bar provides you with a surface to mount it on. A bull bar may also serve as an excellent mounting point for a winch, driving lights and antennas.
Vehicles have specific bull bars that are compatible with them. It is crucial that you purchase and fix a bull bar that is compatible with your car to maximize on the above advantages fully.
