Selection and installation of mud flaps for the Lada Granta car

What happens in practice?

According to statistics, traffic police inspectors rarely issue fines for missing or damaged mudguards. There have been cases when, when a conflict arose, police officers began to look for reasons to find fault with the driver.

The discovery of a breakdown of the mudguard gives the inspector a reason to issue a fine, as well as draw up an order to submit the car for inspection with troubleshooting within 10 working days (in accordance with Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). After receiving the receipt, the driver has 20 days to pay with a 50% discount.

If, after stopping the vehicle to check documents, the inspector discovers that dirt protection is missing, the driver should politely notify the employee that the unit was recently lost and the vehicle is moving to the repair area.

The calm manner of constructing the dialogue allows us to limit ourselves to a warning, but the owner of the car needs to install the shields on the standard point in the near future. Otherwise, if you stop again, you will not be able to avoid punishment.

On some foreign-made cars and on old Soviet cars, the use of mud flaps is not provided. For confirmation, you must present a diagnostic card, which indicates the absence of shields to repel splashes from under the wheels.

On some car models, the shields are molded together with the bumper, or wings with special reflective surfaces are used. In this case, the installation of additional panels will be regarded as making changes to the design of the vehicle.

Lada Granta Red Luxury Mechanics › Logbook › Attack of crooked hands. Replacing rear mudguards

The standard Grant rear mudguards bear little resemblance to mudguards. They do not protect anything from splashes; as a result, ballast from compacted dirt will inevitably form under the rear edge of the bumper over time.

They also do not protect those driving behind. It is not polite.

In addition, with standard mud flaps, the rear of the car looks like a hundred-kilogram girl with a fat ass, thin legs and tight pants. When you are sitting behind the wheel, it is, of course, not visible, but passers-by are scared.

For installation, instead of standard ones, universal mudguards were purchased. Price 225 rub.

The original stubs are easily removed. One thick screw on the outside of the mudguard. It is screwed vertically upward. Two screws in the arch (torx T20 - know ours!), there is also a standard VAZ piston (plastic coaxial two-component nail))))), consisting of a thick split nail with a head and a thin nail, also with a head. The thin nail goes inside the thick one, so you need to remove it first, and only then the thick one.

If the head of a thin nail breaks during an attempt to remove it, then I predict some hemorrhoids with disassembly. But not strong.

I decided to install the new mudguards using a standard mount. Due to the fact that the standard rubber bands are mostly located in the arch (a small part sticks out), and the new ones are on the outside, it was possible to use only a thick screw and a nail.

Universal mudguards do not have any attachment points, and this contributed to the “blockage of the horizon.”

In my defense, I will say that from the side, holding the mudguard with your hands, it is not so easy to assess its orientation. Moreover, not taking this little work seriously. What's wrong with that, do you think? It's not a good idea to rebuild the engine.

As a result, I rearranged each one twice. But I still couldn’t guess the symmetry of their location. He spat and left it as it happened.

As a result, the appearance did not change much due to the installer’s crankiness. A gap appeared between the arch and the mudguard, which needs to be covered with something.

True, the mudguards now from a distance resemble normal ones, yes, that can’t be taken away. But up close – the author’s horror and handiwork.

But in general, it’s been a long time since there have been such attacks of crookedness and wretchedness of the final result. I’m posting the entry only so that you, comrade, do not repeat my mistakes.

Which mud flaps are suitable for Lada Granta, Kalina 2 station wagon

The standard mudguards of the Lada Granta and Lada Kalina 2 station wagon are small in size and look good. However, they fail to cope with their main task - they are not able to prevent splashes, snow and small gravel from flying out from under the wheels of the car. As a result, cars behind, as well as the paintwork of the body and body kit, suffer. The problem can be solved by replacing standard mud flaps with universal mud flaps, or by installing mud flaps from another car, but which ones are better suited?

The following mudguards can be installed on the Lada Granta and Lada Kalina 2:

1. Front and rear mudguards from Lada Kalina. You will have to work a little on the fit contour in place.

2. Front and rear universal mudguards Elegant No. 2. Mudguards with numbers 1 and 2 can be installed on the front without any problems; at the rear it is also possible to install with number 2, but with local modifications.

3. Front mudguards L.Locker. Installed without modifications, made specifically for Lada Granta.

4. Front mudguards Novline NLF.52.25.F10 (for Lada Granta sedan) and NLF.52.25.F11 (for Lada Granta liftback).

5. Front and rear universal SPARCO mudguards. Installed on top of the standard ones, cut to size.

Let us remind you that Lada cars are not always equipped with standard mudguards. If you got a car without them, then it is possible to install original mudguards for the Lada Granta/Kalina 2 station wagon. Catalog number of rear mudguards is 2190-8404413 and 2190-8404412, front – 21900-8403512 and 21900-8403513. Which mudguards did you choose?

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Conclusion

Lada Granta Liftback must be equipped with mud flaps to protect the body from dirt, snow, and sand. Since the width of the standard lockers is not enough for effective protection, we recommend installing long mudguards on the Granta Liftback.

Installation of mudguards for Lada Granta Liftback

When purchasing aprons, give preference to those made of rubber; plastic ones are more likely to become deformed and subject to damage. Be sure to check for the presence of a mounting hole in the top of the mudguard. If not available, drill it yourself.

Reliable fixation is the key to long service life.

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Review of mudguards on Granta Liftback.

Installation recommendations

Often, car enthusiasts drill new mounting sockets for mounting with self-tapping screws.

Manufacturer prices overview Name / article Price (Rub.) Original Front 2190-8404413 from 500 — 550 2190-8404412 —/— Rear 21900-8403512 —/— 21900-8403513 —/— Analogues Lada 8450101294 from 500 Novline NLF52.25. F10 from 800 — 900 NLF.52.25.F11 —/— REZAW-PLAST 120702 —/— Elegant 2 8463299 —/— FROSCH Lada Granta / Granta Liftback 135496808 from 800 LADA BI.NI.52.25.F10 from 900 SPARCOMR86535 from 1200 *prices s relevant as of October 13, 2019.

Note to the driver! Lockers from the SPARCO brand are installed on top of standard mudguards. Fixation with three self-tapping screws into factory holes.

Recommendations for car owners to choose In order to maximize the protection of the car body from water, dirt and snow, install extended mud flaps. If the machine is used in climatic regions with minimal precipitation, leave the factory lockers.

Recommendations for car owners to choose

For maximum protection of the car body from water, dirt and snow, install extended mudguards. If the machine is used in climatic regions with minimal precipitation, leave the factory lockers.

Selection of mud flaps for Lada Granta Liftback

Material for the manufacture of front and rear aprons: rubber, polymer compounds of varying strength and elasticity. Plastic accessories are cheaper, but of poorer quality. With frequent use in winter, the material becomes deformed and cracks.

Rubber lockers are elastic, adapted for use at negative (positive) temperatures. The cost of accessories is 7–15% more expensive than analogues, depending on the modification and technical parameters.

Mud flap material for Lada Granta Liftback When purchasing original aprons, the quality of products from domestic and foreign manufacturers is identical.

How to install mudguards in Grant?

The purchased accessories can be installed on the car yourself. For these purposes, you should acquire tools such as:

• wrenches;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• marker;
• flat screwdriver.

The installation technology for front products is practically no different from the procedure for installing rear mudguards on a Granta. We proceed according to the following algorithm:

1. We remove the wheel and put it away to provide access.
2. Using a wrench, unscrew the three bolts at the bottom and remove the standard fender liner.
3. We mark with a marker and cut out the required groove in the mudguard with a hacksaw, which will allow us to determine the appropriate threshold.
4. On the second mudguard, intended for the front end, we prepare a similar groove.
5. Using a screwdriver, drill three holes.
6. We attach the prepared accessory to the car fender liner.
7. Install the wheel.

If you are replacing the rear mudguards, use a flat-profile screwdriver to pry up and remove the retainer securing the arched piston. The retainer in the rear bumper is removed in the same way.

Further work does not differ in any way from the procedure described here for the front mudguards.

Thus, by completing a simple procedure for installing products on the Lada Granta, we provide the car with significant protection from the harmful effects of road dirt and stones on the body.

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Long mudguards on Lada Granta

According to most car enthusiasts, the original mud flaps on the Grant are not sufficiently effective and in some situations are not able to fully cope with their intended purpose.

There is a need to determine which mudguards are best suited for the Grant and how to install them correctly?

How to choose mudguards?

Front mud flaps and, accordingly, rear mud flaps on the Grant and in any car are intended to perform two main functions:

• protection of lower body panels from corrosion;
• preventing any kind of debris and stones from being thrown from under the wheels towards the road users driving behind.

A distinctive feature of the VAZ model range is that front mudguards are not installed by the factory on all representatives of the model range. In some cases, small decorative protective devices can be seen on the Lada Granta. It is clear that such structures will not be able to fulfill their intended purpose.

So, which ones are better? The installation of oversized mud flaps, borrowed from other cars, for example, mud flaps from Kalina, can help solve this problem.

When choosing the required products, you should pay attention to the material from which a specific model of mudguards is made.

These may include:

• rubber;
• plastic;
• thermoplastic with elasticity.

The most common option is to use rubber products. Their installation is simple and they perform their assigned functions quite effectively. But in frosty weather, such front and rear mudguards on the Grant are prone to hardening and subsequent cracking. This property makes it necessary to resort to replacing these products with new ones every season, including mud flaps from Kalina.

More reliable options include plastic mud flaps. These accessories are more durable and look impressive. But they are not without drawbacks, namely:

• some difficulties during installation;
• high cost.

Most often, car enthusiasts are inclined to install products based on modern material - elastic thermoplastic. This version of mudguards has the following differences:

• has increased strength;
• serves for a very long time;
• resistant to temperature changes;
• has a relatively low price.

Among the shortcomings, the owners note:

• inability to withstand increased volume of dirt;
• inability to cope with large stones.

Now the time has come to identify the modifications of the mudguards that are best suited for the Lada Grant:

• “SPARCO” (for front and rear wheels), which have versatility;
• “L.Locker”, designed for the front axle;
• "Lada Kalina" (for both axles);
• “Elegant” (“front” and “rear” versions, slightly modified).

Modern mud flaps on the Grant are made taking into account the aerodynamic features of the body. In motion, an air flow is generated that flows around the body panels and prevents dirt from settling on their surface.

How to install mudguards in Grant?

The purchased accessories can be installed on the car yourself. For these purposes, you should acquire tools such as:

• wrenches;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• marker;
• flat screwdriver.

The installation technology for front products is practically no different from the procedure for installing rear mudguards on a Granta. We proceed according to the following algorithm:

1. We remove the wheel and put it away to provide access.
2. Using a wrench, unscrew the three bolts at the bottom and remove the standard fender liner.
3. We mark with a marker and cut out the required groove in the mudguard with a hacksaw, which will allow us to determine the appropriate threshold.
4. On the second mudguard, intended for the front end, we prepare a similar groove.
5. Using a screwdriver, drill three holes.
6. We attach the prepared accessory to the car fender liner.
7. Install the wheel.

If you are replacing the rear mudguards, use a flat-profile screwdriver to pry up and remove the retainer securing the arched piston. The retainer in the rear bumper is removed in the same way.

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Further work does not differ in any way from the procedure described here for the front mudguards.

Thus, by completing a simple procedure for installing products on the Lada Granta, we provide the car with significant protection from the harmful effects of road dirt and stones on the body.

How to choose mudguards?

Front mud flaps and, accordingly, rear mud flaps on the Grant and in any car are intended to perform two main functions:

• protection of lower body panels from corrosion;
• preventing any kind of debris and stones from being thrown from under the wheels towards the road users driving behind.

A distinctive feature of the VAZ model range is that front mudguards are not installed by the factory on all representatives of the model range. In some cases, small decorative protective devices can be seen on the Lada Granta. It is clear that such structures will not be able to fulfill their intended purpose.

So, which ones are better? The installation of oversized mud flaps, borrowed from other cars, for example, mud flaps from Kalina, can help solve this problem.

When choosing the required products, you should pay attention to the material from which a specific model of mudguards is made.

These may include:

• rubber;
• plastic;
• thermoplastic with elasticity.

The most common option is to use rubber products. Their installation is simple and they perform their assigned functions quite effectively. But in frosty weather, such front and rear mudguards on the Grant are prone to hardening and subsequent cracking. This property makes it necessary to resort to replacing these products with new ones every season, including mud flaps from Kalina.

More reliable options include plastic mud flaps. These accessories are more durable and look impressive. But they are not without drawbacks, namely:

• some difficulties during installation;
• high cost.

Most often, car enthusiasts are inclined to install products based on modern material - elastic thermoplastic. This version of mudguards has the following differences:

• has increased strength;
• serves for a very long time;
• resistant to temperature changes;
• has a relatively low price.

Among the shortcomings, the owners note:

• inability to withstand increased volume of dirt;
• inability to cope with large stones.

Now the time has come to identify the modifications of the mudguards that are best suited for the Lada Grant:

• “SPARCO” (for front and rear wheels), which have versatility;
• “L.Locker”, designed for the front axle;
• "Lada Kalina" (for both axles);
• “Elegant” (“front” and “rear” versions, slightly modified).

Modern mud flaps on the Grant are made taking into account the aerodynamic features of the body. In motion, an air flow is generated that flows around the body panels and prevents dirt from settling on their surface.

Choosing mud flaps for the Lada Granta

Mud flaps of any car are designed to perform 2 main functions:

• protect the parts of its lower part from metal corrosion;
• prevent small crushed stone, debris and larger stones from being thrown from under the wheels onto vehicles driving behind.

A special feature of VAZ vehicle configurations is that not all of them are equipped with front mudguards. In some cases, aesthetically pleasing small-sized protective devices are installed on the Granta, which are not able to perform their main functions. These problems can be solved by installing oversized mud flaps from other car models or using their universal version.

When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the material of manufacture, which includes:

• rubber;
• plastic;
• modern elastic thermoplastic.

Rubber mud flaps are considered the simplest. They are easy to install, generally cope with the task, but in the cold they become dull and crack easily. In this regard, the motorist will have to replace rubber mud flaps almost every season.

Mud flaps made of plastic are considered more reliable. They have a higher degree of machine protection, are durable, and aesthetically pleasing. The disadvantages of this option are:

• certain difficulties in installation;
• high price.

More often than others, protective devices are installed made of modern material - elastic thermoplastic, which differ:

• sufficient strength;
• long service life;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• reasonable price.

The disadvantage of these thermoplastic car protection parts is their inability to withstand large volumes of dirt and large stones.

Now we can name the options for mudguards suitable for Grants:

• universal SPARCO (front and rear);
• L.Locker (front);
• Lada Kalina (front and rear);
• Elegant (front and rear, with minor modifications).

Features of operation

For any car, mud flaps are one of the most vulnerable and, at the same time, necessary accessories. This is especially true for vehicles actively used on less than ideal roads and on rough terrain.

The main purpose of front mud flaps is to protect the underbody and body of the car from stones, dirt and dust flying out from under the wheels. The rear mudguards protect cars following from the same thing. So, high-quality mudguards on a car are the key to safety on the road. Therefore, mudguards are undoubtedly necessary. Which ones should I buy?

Installation of front and rear mudguards on a Lada Granta car

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Selected mud flaps can be installed on a car yourself, without the involvement of specialists. To do this, you need to prepare the following tools in advance:

• set of wrenches;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• marker;
• flat head screwdriver.

The installation of front and rear mudguards on the Lada Granta is practically no different.

The algorithm for installing front car protection parts is as follows:

1. The wheel is removed so that it does not interfere with work in the future.
2. Use a wrench to unscrew the 3 mounting screws from the bottom and remove the standard fender liner.
3. Mark and use a hacksaw to cut a groove on the mudguard to determine the appropriate threshold.
4. A similar groove cut is made on the other front mudguard.
5. The mudguard and fender liner are combined, and the places where the holes are drilled are marked with a marker.
6. Using a screwdriver, drill 3 holes.
7. The prepared vehicle protection element is fastened to the arch liner.
8. The wheel returns to its place.

To install the rear mudguards on the Grant, first use a flat-tip screwdriver to pry up and pull out the arch piston retainer. Then the latch on the rear bumper is removed in the same way. Next, the rear protection elements of the car are installed according to the fastening algorithm described above.

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The main topic of the article presented today will be universal automobile mud flaps from Sparco. During movement, the bottom of the vehicle is exposed to various unfavorable factors. Such factors include water, sand, small and large stones, dirt and much more. Therefore, the bottom of the car is the most vulnerable place. Mud flaps protect the car fender from water and dirt entering the body. Consequently, the question arises, what is so terrible about water or mud?

The answer is simple, any moisture can lead to further corrosion of the car body.

Installing mud flaps helps the owner protect his car from such trouble. In addition, there is a law in Russia that states that absolutely all cars must be equipped with mud flaps, otherwise car owners will be fined for not having mud flaps. So, this article contains answers to these fairly common questions:

• What are mud flaps?
• What is the main function of mud flaps?
• How are Sparco automotive mud flaps made?
• What materials are splash guards from Sparko made from?
• How are splash guards from Sparko installed on passenger cars?

Original or universal mudguards

Universal rear and front mudguards usually fit a number of models with similar parameters and characteristics. If we talk specifically about the Grant, then universal mudguards are suitable for it, as well as for the entire LADA model range. For example, the AEP assortment offers a set of universal front and rear mudguards for the Lada Granta. The assortment also includes original mud flaps for LADA “LARGUS”.

The main difference between universal and original products is different sizes, shapes and, if desired, color. Thanks to this, such car accessories have a number of advantages:

• Provide better protection for the car body and vehicles of other road users from stones, dirt and dust;
• They have improved aerodynamics, which creates additional protection for the car body and increases the speed and maneuverability of the vehicle;
• Made of thermoplastic elastomer (TEP), which makes them suitable and convenient for all-season use.

From experience, we can say that AEP universal mud flaps will not only reliably protect the Granta body from damage, thanks to their increased size, but will also prevent it from getting dirty - due to improved aerodynamics and the removal of air flows from the wings, doors and other elements of the car.

How to install mudguards in Grant?

The purchased accessories can be installed on the car yourself. For these purposes, you should acquire tools such as:

• wrenches;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• marker;
• flat screwdriver.

The installation technology for front products is practically no different from the procedure for installing rear mudguards on a Granta. We proceed according to the following algorithm:

1. We remove the wheel and put it away to provide access.
2. Using a wrench, unscrew the three bolts at the bottom and remove the standard fender liner.
3. We mark with a marker and cut out the required groove in the mudguard with a hacksaw, which will allow us to determine the appropriate threshold.
4. On the second mudguard, intended for the front end, we prepare a similar groove.
5. Using a screwdriver, drill three holes.
6. We attach the prepared accessory to the car fender liner.
7. Install the wheel.

If you are replacing the rear mudguards, use a flat-profile screwdriver to pry up and remove the retainer securing the arched piston. The retainer in the rear bumper is removed in the same way.

Further work does not differ in any way from the procedure described here for the front mudguards.

Thus, by completing a simple procedure for installing products on the Lada Granta, we provide the car with significant protection from the harmful effects of road dirt and stones on the body.

Perform the functions of protecting the windshield and the side of the car from dirt and water from under the wheels.

Mud flaps block the escape of dirt from under the wheels. They effectively protect the sides of the car from sandblasting and reduce splashing on the doors.

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Perform the functions of protecting the windshield and the side of the car from dirt and water from under the wheels.

These mud flaps can be installed on almost any VAZ (Lada) car, as well as foreign cars. Attached with self-tapping screws.

Set: 2 mudguards, 6 screws

Weight, kg: 0.35 Dimensions, cm: 33 x 23 x 6 Volume, m3: 0.00455

Installation of mudguards on Granta

For ease of operation, you can remove the wheel, or unscrew it all the way to the right or left, depending on which side the mudguard is installed on. When doing the work, in addition to mudguards, we will need a set of Torx sockets or wrenches. We unscrew the three lower screws securing the standard car fender liner. We will later attach the mudguard to these attachment points. Since the mudguard itself is universal, it is necessary to cut a groove to stamp the threshold. Next, we put the mudguard under the fender liner and mark the holes for the screws. I recommend making the holes in advance rather than screwing them in right away, since the rubber of the mudguard is very strong and difficulties may arise.

Having made the holes, we screw the mudguard onto the arch liner. We return the wheel to its place if the wheel was removed. Installation is complete.

Larger mud flaps will reliably protect your sills from road dust, water and snow.

Also check out the article on how to install door seals on a Lada Granta in our popular DIY tuning section.

It is no secret to any Lada Granta owner that the mudguards of this car are not capable of performing their main function. What is this connected with? Maybe it's a simple oversight by the manufacturer. One way or another, most of the mass of stones, sand and dirt flies into the bottom and bumper of the car, damaging its paintwork. In this situation, there is nothing left to do but change the standard mudguards.

○ Lawyer's advice: how to avoid a fine.

But let’s imagine that, despite the rarity, you are the one who is unlucky, and the traffic police inspector who stopped you is trying to fine you for the lack of mud flaps. What to do in this case?

First of all, you should ask the traffic police officer on what basis he requires you to have mud flaps. If your car is old or foreign-made, there is a chance to avoid a fine: on old Soviet cars, mud flaps were not initially installed by the manufacturer, and some models of foreign cars, instead of rubber mud flaps, can be equipped with specially shaped wings that prevent dirt from flying away.

At the same time, by virtue of Art. 1.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation in this case, it is not you who must prove that mudguards are not provided for by the design - but the inspector that there is a violation. If you have a valid inspection certificate, which was carried out without mudguards, this method will work, since installing mudguards is already a change in the design of the car.

In addition, you can refer to clause 2.3.1 of the traffic rules

According to this norm, if there is a malfunction specified in the list from the appendix to the traffic rules, the driver is obliged to take measures for repairs, and if this is not possible, move to the repair site, observing safety precautions. The absence of mudguards is not one of those malfunctions in which movement is absolutely prohibited (as, for example, in the event of a malfunction of the brake system)

If a protocol is drawn up, you will need to make a note in it with the following content: “There were no faults when leaving the parking lot, I acted in accordance with the traffic rules.” This will come in handy if the mudguards provided by the design actually fall off along the way. In general, do not agree with a fine under any circumstances - otherwise you will not be able to challenge it.

Well, the most important thing is to keep an eye on the car and check the strength of the mudguards. This is easier than appealing the decision to avoid a fine.

Fine for mud flaps, passenger car, must be installed? Dmitry Zmaznev will talk about this.

Published by: Vadim Kalyuzhny, specialist of the TopYurist.RU portal

Arch protection

Wheel arches on Lada cars have always been a weak point. All sorts of dirt and debris always accumulate there, and some other oil will leak out: and you end up with corrosion all over the wheel. Previously, even on Soviet cars, iron arch protection was installed, which was tightly attached over the original arches and, in fact, simply rusted in their place. During their operation, various problems often arose, up to their complete wear and falling onto the wheel while driving. Today, cars, including Lada, are supplied immediately with a certain protection of the arches from corrosion. The opinions of car owners about them are very different: some say that this is quite enough, while others are sure that additional reinforcement is simply necessary. In any case, if you drive a lot, and especially in winter, then installing fender liners is simply necessary.

The first thing that becomes noticeable if you don’t install fender liners is how the paint slowly begins to peel off from the edge of the arches. All sorts of flying pebbles and other dirt just slowly knock it down

And inside the arches simply begin to rust, and if you do not pay attention to all this, then after a few years you may notice with horror that your suspension begins to fall off. And here there will be no time for jokes: you will have to weld the holes so as not to weld them into the new arches into the body

And it’s good if the body is initially galvanized. In this case, you can ignore everything that is happening for a longer time, but the result will still be the same.

The first thing you can do to protect your Lada car from corrosion is to install plastic fender liners, which have infected the car market with their popularity for a long time. They cover the entire arch with high quality, they rust and are made of such dense plastic that they cannot break in the arch. The only subjective drawback to using them is that most often they are attached to the arch with self-tapping screws. It is really subjective, since during normal installation the holes are treated with anticorrosive, and very often the wheel arch liners are simply glued on and there is simply no need to make holes. In addition, modern cars often already have special holes for mounting fender liners. You just have to specifically look for the necessary fender liners for this car; perhaps this will be some difficulty, but most often you can cope. As a last resort, you can always order from the manufacturer, although you will have to wait some time.

○ Mudguard law.

First of all, let's look at what exactly mud flaps are - and why are they needed?

Mud flaps are called mudguards on the wheel arch. These are elements, usually made of plastic or thick rubber, which serve to retain and prevent dirt, sand or small gravel chips from flying out from under the wheels. By itself, this element has little effect on driving a car, but its use prevents blinding those driving behind or in the adjacent lane.

It is precisely because the presence of a mudguard ensures traffic safety that, according to traffic regulations, it is one of those elements without which the operation of vehicles is prohibited. Clause 7.5 of the appendix to the traffic rules directly mentions them. Accordingly, if there are no mudguards on the car, the culprit will face a fine.

Video: Lada Granta mud flaps are important means of protection against stones and dirt

Any responsible driver tries to take care of his car from the very moment of purchase. Protecting the body from dirt, sand and stones is the minimum it should do.

Unfortunately, VAZ manufacturers did not take care of this well. Mud flaps on the Grant are either absent (basic equipment) or are small in size, which does not allow them to perform the required functions. Of course, this is not a reason to refuse to buy a car. It is not at all difficult to purchase and install suitable mudguards yourself.