What is vehicle armoring and how does it work?
What it is, what it is made of and how it stops a projectile.
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Everything worth knowing before armoring or buying an armored vehicle.
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Vehicle armoring guides
We gather the most common questions about vehicle armoring in one place, explained in plain language. If you want a specific component or level, you can also see the armor components and the armor levels.
How bulletproof glass works
Layers of glass and plastic that slow the projectile without letting fragments through.
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Armor standards: EN 1063 and NIJ explained
What EN 1063 and NIJ mean and what to ask for to verify a level.
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Weight, suspension and brakes in an armored vehicle
What extra weight does to handling and what gets reinforced.
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Armored vehicle maintenance: what to check and how often
What to check on doors, glass, tires, brakes and suspension.
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Which vehicles can be armored?
SUV, pickup or sedan: what is checked and whether to armor yours or buy an armored one.
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How to choose the right armor level
How to decide between levels based on your risk and routine.
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Car armoring in Mexico: a complete guide
What armoring a car in Mexico includes and how to choose a reliable company.
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How much does it cost to armor a car or SUV in Mexico?
What drives the price of armoring and what to ask for in a quote.
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Armored cars and SUVs for sale in Mexico: new or pre-owned
What to check when buying an armored car or SUV.
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Armored SUVs and pickups: what to consider
Benefits and care of armoring an SUV or a pickup.
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Armored trucks and pickups: what can be armored
What is assessed when armoring a pickup or light truck.
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Armor levels for cars: what each one protects against
What each level is for, from urban anti-theft to military-grade.
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Who needs vehicle armoring? Profiles and cases
Profiles and situations where armoring a car makes sense.
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Frequently asked questions about armoring cars and SUVs
Answers to the most common questions before armoring.
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Vehicle armoring in Monterrey, Nuevo León
Armoring plant in Monterrey serving all of Mexico.
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