A bull bar with skid plate protects your vehicle from damage to sensitive and expensive parts of your vehicle. If you use the off-road capabilities of your ride, stones and stumps can damage the oil pan or, on 4WD vehicles, the transmission, which can have disastrous effects. The bar also provides a good place for your auxiliary lights, with pre-drilled mounting holes. As the bar is of a bolt-on, no-drill design, you can mount the auxiliary lights without drilling holes in the bumper, thus preserving the trade-in value of the vehicle. The bull bar also prevents damage to the front end from parking lot accidents, preserving both the good looks and the good value of your vehicle.