The Shield Below: the Saturn Splash Shield

Anthony Fontanelle
August 15, 2007

GM's division Saturn Corporation is considered to be an alternative manufacturer in the repetitive and monotonous world of the automobile industry. After all, Saturn's motto is “ a different company, a different kind of car.”

This is actually a formula the company incorporates in every car they produce. Saturn's well-known innovation is their use of flexible plastic side panels instead of any other material to avoid minor dents. The company won praise for its environmentally-conscious processes and exceptional customer service. But what is perhaps Saturn's most valuable facet are their outstanding make of car parts and accessories.

Take the Saturn splash shield for example. It is an edgy attachment to prevent water and debris to splash off under the automobile. Since the vehicles are subjected to drive under any weather condition, it would be inevitable for a car to accumulate dust and dirt especially from below. Tires screech off water and mud into all directions particularly at the undercarriage. The engine, among many other parts that are exposed, may incur the worst damage of all. Water and mud can cause rusting that is the primary culprit of engine deterioration. Floods are also villains not just for the engines, but for the wheels, the brakes and the exhaust.

Splash shields are designed specifically designed to provide adequate protection against these atrocious elements. There are radiator, fender, generator, front panel and engine splash shields that acts as supplemental preventive measures essential for vehicle upkeep. These shields are mostly made from high density polyethylene materials that is proven to be perfect for heavy duty use.

Engine failure, among many other things, is a huge problem car owners don't ever want to encounter. Better be safe than sorry, adding simple accessories like the Saturn splash shield greatly reduces the risk getting engine trouble.

Source:  Amazines.com