EGR vs WeatherTech—when it comes to bug deflectors and vent visors, it’s a brand battle extraordinaire. For a few years WeatherTech dominated the industry. But, plucky EGR has not only made a name for themselves, they're now the main competition for WeatherTech. Of course, there are many other brands out there competing for your hard-earned dollars, but going with one of the big two assures you a quality deflector with a great fit.
The Benefits of WeatherTech Deflectors
WeatherTech window deflectors are hands-down the number-one sellers in the industry. As the inventor of in-channel rain guards, the WeatherTech vent visor was the first deflector on the market that didn’t require sticky two-sided tape for installation. Then, in the late nineties when Ford radically redesigned their trucks, WeatherTech made the first Ford F150 bug deflector contoured to match the truck’s curves. Here are a few other features that make WeatherTech bug shields and rain guards stand out:
- Custom-crafted for your specific year, make and model vehicle
- Built tough from impact-resistant acrylic plastic
- Treated to resist UV radiation and scratching
- Your choice of light or dark smoke tint
- Installation requires no drilling, cutting or fabricating
- 1-year warranty
The Benefits of EGR Deflectors
EGR bug shields and vent visors are right behind WeatherTech when it comes to popularity. This is likely due to the intense marketing efforts that WeatherTech is involved in more than being a better product. In fact, EGR vent visors, bug shields and wind deflectors carry a lifetime warranty, where WeatherTech has a 1-year guarantee. And, if you’re looking for high-quality bug shields for Chevy trucks, or any vehicle for that matter, you can expect the following features from you EGR deflectors:
- Custom-molded for your specific year, make and model vehicle
- Crafted from high-strength acrylic plastic
- Treated to resist UV radiation and scratching
- Comes with a dark smoke tint
- Installation requires no drilling, cutting or fabricating
- Lifetime Warranty
So What's the Right Deflector for You?
Basically, when it comes to rain guards, bug shields, vent visors and sunroof deflectors, you won’t go wrong with deflectors from WeatherTech or EGR. Both make world-class deflector products, and brand affinity maybe the only deciding factor for most enthusiasts. The only real difference as demonstrated above is the warranty and choice of tints. Either brand; however, is going to deliver the deflection performance you’re looking for.
