If you drive on any amount of gravel, or live in a region with dirty/slushy/winter sanded roads these are a must buy. I got mine within a month of ownership. Before I had them I already had a few nicks and scratches on my rear panel and gills. I touched these up and installed the splash guards. 6 months later and there are no new scratches. Paid $150 and do not regret it at all.