Restyling Grants - now “unconnected”

The domestic automaker does not equip production Lada Granta models with fender liners (lockers), and therefore you will have to buy and install them yourself. Not only has this model lost this element, they are often not found on Kalina or Priora, as well as on some foreign cars. What this is connected with is not known for certain. Let's figure out together whether fender liners are needed on the Grant and what role they play. Let’s immediately note the fact that only rear lockers are missing on production samples.

The choice of fender liners does not depend on the body type; they are the same on both the sedan and the liftback. Installation on different body types will also be similar.

There is a solution!

As many people know, the front fender liners of the “second Lada Kalina” are smaller in size than the standard lockers of the first family of cars. On the “first Lada Kalina”, this part is attached to the body through a special rubber profile (this profile is absent in the design of the “Kalina-2”). Attaching the rear fender liners, as the reader has already understood, can be done in the same way as was used when installing the Kalina-1 lockers. That is, a plastic part is attached to the arch using a flexible profile. The cross section of this “miraculous” profile is shown in the figure.

Rear fender liner fastening: profile, shield, self-tapping screw

Let’s immediately list what exactly we want to get:

• The plastic fender liner will hold onto the metal side of the arch, and we use a rubber profile as a fastening;
• On the side that is closer to the bumper, a plastic shield should be pressed against the arch liner (shown in the figure);
• The front inner corner of the fender liner will have to be secured with a self-tapping screw.

If the reader is completely satisfied with the listed features, the study of this review can be continued. Note that before installing the fender liners, it is necessary to wash and dry the inner surface of the arches, and in this case it is better to hang the car on a jack (the wheels are dismantled one by one). It makes sense to treat metal surfaces with an anti-corrosion compound. But there is no need to be too zealous - the metal will still be protected from mechanical influences. In this case, it is not necessary to carry out complex anticorrosive treatment, as shown here.

Is it necessary to install fender liners on the Lada Granta?

The installation of lockers is often refused because the method of fastening them (with self-tapping screws) negatively affects the surface of the wing (rust appears). Another problem is that moisture accumulates underneath them - this has a very negative effect on the condition of the body. Unfortunately, standard lockers for Granta are practically impossible to find in the auto parts markets now, but if you are lucky and notice them in a car store, buy them without hesitation. Before installing them, you will have to treat the body with an anti-corrosion compound for protection.

On the other hand, fender liners are necessary to improve sound insulation. Agree, the sound of crushed stone hitting the body in the cabin while driving is very annoying. Try to drive a dozen kilometers on an uneven dirt road, and you will understand that without fender liners the nervous system will not last long: the hum, knocking and grinding quickly irritate not only the driver, but also the passengers sitting in the cabin. In addition, the main task of lockers is to protect the arch from mechanical damage and corrosion. A paradoxical situation arises here: with fender liners, moisture accumulates between the plastic and the surface of the arch, and without them, water, dirt and gravel directly affect the metal of the body.

If you want to extend the life of the body of your Lada Granta, the wheel arches will have to be covered with lockers. Corrosion from self-tapping screws can be slightly compensated for. And without lockers, the body will begin to turn into dust after 2 seasons of such use (and in some cases even earlier). In the winter season, in our megacities, roads are often sprinkled with reagents, from the influence of which the sills and bottom of the car begin to rot. Imagine what will happen to a body without installed fender liners - it will simply begin to rust after six months of active use.

Sequencing

We will assume that all preparatory work (wheel removal, washing, anti-corrosion treatment) has been completed. The plastic fender liner purchased in the store needs to be modified - you need to cut off the horizontal side edge, which is located near the outer side of the arch, leaving a side 7 mm wide. This side, that is, the remaining part of the protruding edge, is “recessed” into the profile slot. The lower rear part of the fender liner is tucked under the bumper. So, from this part of the part the edge is cut off completely (a 7 mm wide edge is not needed here).

Rear plastic fender liners after installation

You can install the rear fender liners by following these steps:

1. The plastic shield that protects the bumper from dirt is dismantled, and the screws that secure the bumper to the arch are also unscrewed;
2. The rubber profile is placed on the fender liner along its entire length, starting from the lower front corner;
3. The fender liner is installed in its rightful place, tucking the metal side of the arch into the slot, and the rear part of the fender liner goes into the gap between the bumper and the surface of the arch;
4. At the installation points of the self-tapping screws that secured the bumper, the fender liner needs to be drilled with an awl;
5. The bumper mount is restored;
6. The shield is being installed.

At the final stage, it is recommended to push the plastic inside the arch with your hands, drill a hole near the corner of the fender liner and screw a self-tapping screw into it. And to protect the metal from rust, you can use silicone sealant.

Choosing the type of fender liner

The wheel arches of a car are perhaps the most vulnerable part of the body, subject to corrosion. And if the Lada Granta body is treated with a special anti-corrosion compound to protect it from the aggressive environment of modern cities, and the bottom of the body has protective linings, then the car arches are not protected by anything. They are constantly subject to mechanical damage and are in direct contact with water, which, together with temperature changes, has a destructive effect on both the wings and the car body as a whole. Let's figure out which fender liners to choose and how to install them correctly.

Plastic

There are a considerable number of factory-made products on sale for the Lada Granta, both sedan and liftback, because they are the same. They are made from high-quality and reliable material (plastic or high-strength polyethylene). But you can often come across counterfeit security elements that are made from recycled materials - they are cheaper, but wear out very quickly, often fall off their fastenings and do not cope with their main task. They can be distinguished by their hardness (low-quality products can be determined literally by touch - the material is very soft). Having saved on lockers, you will most likely encounter the fact that in the cold the installed set will begin to crack and collapse, and in the warm season they will develop a very unpleasant smell: which indicates the cheapness of the plastic from which they are made.

Alternative options

It is up to the owner to decide whether to install fender liners or not, and why it is needed in this or that case. The plastic arch protection installed on some foreign cars sometimes looks more impressive than the option we reviewed. In particular, an external edging (plastic strip) can be used, under which the edge of the fender liner extends. It is usually not possible to ensure a hermetically sealed contact between the outer overlay and the surface of the paintwork, and you can see what the consequences of all this are.

Product quality guarantees

We guarantee the quality and functionality of the products presented in our catalog. If you encounter any problems during installation, please contact us and describe the situation, as well as attach photos/videos. In case of a manufacturing defect of a product, we guarantee the exchange of low-quality goods at our expense.

We guarantee the quality of painting of all products, namely that the paint will not peel off during the first wash. When ordering painted products, please note:

• Do not wash new painted products for 3-4 weeks (during this time the varnish crystallizes);
• Do not wash using high-pressure installations of the “Karcher” type at close range (especially areas highlighted in matte black, since there is no varnish coating).
• When painting parts, high-quality paint and varnish coatings are used, the color is completely identical to the color of the factory enamel. But please note that the shade may not match, because... The paintwork of a car changes color under the influence of sunlight and other factors.

Warranty period: The warranty period is determined by the manufacturer and is calculated from the date of receipt of the goods by the buyer. The warranty period is indicated in the product description; if for some reason it is missing, you can contact the manager for this information.

Exchange and return procedure Upon receipt of the goods, the Buyer is obliged to carry out an external inspection of the goods for mechanical damage and other visible defects, as well as check the conformity of the received goods with the ordered ones. If any deficiencies are found, it is necessary to draw up a report signed by a representative of the cargo carrier.

Claims regarding the quantity, completeness of the goods and external defects made after the goods have been transferred to the Buyer (after the buyer has left the point of delivery of goods/branch of the Russian Post/point of delivery of the transport company), not confirmed by a Certificate signed by the representative of the cargo carrier, are not subject to satisfaction.

Before sending the goods, the buyer has the right to refuse to receive the goods at any time. The full cost of the order (product and shipping costs) is returned to the buyer. If the goods have been transferred to the delivery organization, the Buyer will be refunded the cost of the order (goods) minus the costs of delivering the goods. The Russian Post commission for paying for an order by cash on delivery is non-refundable.

The return period for goods of good quality is 7 days from the day following the day of receipt of the goods.

Returned goods of proper quality must not have traces of installation, use, or visible damage. All tags and labels must be preserved on the product, and the complete set of the product must be preserved.

Products of good quality that are made individually for the buyer cannot be returned. Such products include products covered with leather and leather substitute, and custom-painted parts.

The costs of returning the goods (delivery, packaging and other costs) of proper quality to the Seller’s warehouse are borne by the Buyer.

Refunds for the cost of goods transferred by the Buyer to the Seller are made within 10 (ten) calendar days from the date of receipt of the goods by the Seller. The day of refund is considered to be the day the funds are debited from the Seller’s current account.

Refunds are made: - to the Buyer’s bank card, if the order was paid from a bank card; — by cashless transfer to the bank account specified by the Buyer, if the order was paid by cash on delivery.

Upon receipt of a product of inadequate quality, the Buyer has the right to demand a replacement of the product with a similar one, ask for a discount in proportion to the defects of the product, terminate the sales contract and receive the cost of the product back.

The deadline for filing a claim for goods of inadequate quality is 7 days from the day following the day of receipt of the goods.

If a product is found to be of inadequate quality, the Buyer must file a claim for the return of the product, describing in detail the defects found in the product, and attaching photographs (or video recordings) confirming the defects of the product (except for cases where the defects of the product are not visually visible), and send the application - claim and attached materials to the Seller by email

The period for consideration of a claim is 10 days from the day following the day the claim was received.

The Seller has the right to demand the return of goods of inadequate quality (delivery costs are paid by the Seller), or to leave the goods with the Buyer (if the costs of delivering the goods exceed the cost of the goods).

Product delivery options

Note! Below are the shipping methods available specifically for this product. Payment options may vary depending on the shipping method. Detailed information can be found on the “Delivery and Payment” page.

Parcel by Russian Post

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time is from 5 to 12 days.

Parcel by Russian Post 1st class

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time – from 2 to 5 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 50%. Parcel weight up to 2.5 kg

Express Parcel EMS

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time – from 3 to 7 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 100%.

Transport companies

Available payment methods:

• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Delivery is possible to any locality where there is a representative office of the transport company. Delivery time – from 2 to 10 days. Sending large parcels is approximately 50% more profitable than by Russian Post.

Where can I buy? Price and articles

You can buy protective fender liners for Granta from official dealers, in any specialized store in your city, as well as in online stores, such as Exist or Emex. As a rule, they will cost more at dealers, but they are always in stock, so if you want to save time, then this is your option, otherwise it is better to wait a little and place an order elsewhere.

Articles and prices of standard fender liners

*The table shows recommended prices from official dealers.

Price and article numbers of alternative options

Various alternative companies are also involved in the production of fender liners, one of the most popular of which is Novline; their articles will be presented in the table below.

*The table shows average prices, as they may vary depending on the region and the outlet itself.

Return Guarantee

We guarantee a refund of money paid for the entire order or individual goods if we cannot fulfill the order in full.

We also guarantee the buyer’s right to return goods of good quality that are not suitable for the buyer for any reason. You can always return such a product by paying for the shipping of the product at your own expense, and get the cost of the product back.

If upon receipt of the goods you see that you have received the wrong product or the wrong color that you ordered, be sure to contact us and send us photos of the received product. If we made a mistake during assembly, we will definitely return your money or send you the product you ordered for free. But still, we ask you to carefully inspect and completely unpack the parcel, removing all packaging materials; often small parts are wrapped in film to large ones to avoid loss or damage.