DIY vehicle armour? See why that’d be a terrible idea…

DIY vehicle armour? See why that’d be a terrible idea…

Ever thought you could armour your own vehicle using little more than a handful of 3 mm mild-steel plates and some basic DIY skills? Well, here’s why that’d be a terrible idea… Think armouring a vehicle is as simple as placing a few mild-steel plates...
Discreet vs non-discreet armour: the key differences

Discreet vs non-discreet armour: the key differences

So, you’re thinking of armouring your vehicle but are wondering about the key differences between discreet (or concealed) armour and the non-discreet alternative? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the former. Discreet armour is exactly as...
Be VERY careful where you have your vehicle armoured…

Be VERY careful where you have your vehicle armoured…

As a specialist manufacturer of armoured products, we recently had the opportunity to strip down a Toyota Fortuner that had been armoured by an opposition company and examine the quality of the work. The results were shocking. We received the Fortuner, which had been...
What you should know about vehicle armouring

What you should know about vehicle armouring

Armouring your car is a substantial financial investment in your safety. For SVI, the ballistic protection of your chosen product is the absolute number one priority. To achieve this ultimate level of protection, some compromises in vehicle operation and appearance...
Choosing the right level of vehicle armour

Choosing the right level of vehicle armour

So, you have decided to add an additional level of security to your vehicle in the form of bullet-resistant armour. Which level of armour do you go for? Yes, there are several different levels. The two most common civilian armouring levels are B4 (handguns) and B6...