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Combining style and function

Ever since it was conceptualized, the Jeep was designed for all kinds of terrain. Back then, the military needed a universal vehicle that would serve a general purpose. The military then submitted the standards to different American auto makers. The standards that needs to be incorporated in the new vehicles were: load capacity of 600 pounds, wheelbase of under 75 inches, height under 36 inches, an engine that run smoothly from 3 to 50 miles per hour, a rectangular shaped body, two speed transfer case with four wheel drive, windshield that folds down, three bucket seats, blackout and driving lights and a gross vehicle weight of under 1200 pounds.

But only three car companies were up for it, one of them was the original Jeep maker, Willys-Overland Company. After the war, the company saw a civilian market for the Jeep. Models soon came out and other Jeep accessories eventually followed like the Jeep grille guard that is made from carefully structured chrome or power coated stainless metal frame installed in front of the vehicle.

Functionality may be what the Jeep grille guard is all about but it doesn't mean it can't make a Jeep look good. Aside from protecting the grille from crumpling in case one encounters a serious bump, it also makes a Jeep more stylish and fashionable. The Jeep grille guard also adds in a car's safety feature by acting as a defense for the vehicle and its occupants during collisions or bumps.

Contributing to a vehicle's total performance and its appearance could be difficult but the Jeep grille guard is a proof that it can be done. This car accessory also proves that a high quality vehicle could still need an extra feature that will ensure the passengers safety.

Since a Jeep is intended for off road driving that extra safety feature will always be handy. Drivers will need an extra protection as they travel on different terrains. Jeep grille guard is designed to suit various Jeep models like the Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler.

About Miranda Restelle
Miranda Restelle is a freelance writer and car enthusiast. She believes that women should see the beauty and style in cars, as they see the beauty and style in fashion.

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