Find parts for your car
Makes
- (-) Remove MERCEDES filter MERCEDES
- (-) Remove Opel filter Opel
- (-) Remove Rover filter Rover
- Audi (109) Apply Audi filter
- BMW (322) Apply BMW filter
- Chevrolet (63) Apply Chevrolet filter
- Citroen (100) Apply Citroen filter
- Fiat (113) Apply Fiat filter
- Ford (1511) Apply Ford filter
- Jaguar (77) Apply Jaguar filter
- Land Rover (225) Apply Land Rover filter
- Mercedes-Benz (156) Apply Mercedes-Benz filter
- MINI (358) Apply MINI filter
- Nissan (147) Apply Nissan filter
- Peugeot (187) Apply Peugeot filter
- Renault (182) Apply Renault filter
- Smart (88) Apply Smart filter
- Toyota (132) Apply Toyota filter
- Vauxhall (707) Apply Vauxhall filter
- Volkswagen (131) Apply Volkswagen filter
- Volvo (210) Apply Volvo filter
The side step is a panel that enables people entering or exiting the vehicle on the side to step up into the vehicle and step down out of the vehicle with ease.
Fixed where the sill sits, directly beneath the side doors on the vehicle, the side step is usually mounted on brackets which are bolted into place. The side step may come with a pre-cut sill which can then be used in conjunction with the side step or you may need to cut the original sill to shape it to fit with the side step in place.
The side step provides a secure ledge to step on when entering and exiting the vehicle. Side steps are usually found on larger vehicles that sit higher off the ground, such as 4x4's. Side steps come in a selection of designs, styles, materials and finishes and these features will be dependent on the make and model of your vehicle. Often side steps are covered with a chrome or plastic outer which has a non slip strip or tread, which helps with the ease of using the step, especially in wet weather. Side steps also help to stop mud and water from splashing up onto the bodywork of the car. Many car owners opt to fit side steps to their vehicle for aesthetic reasons as well as functional. It can be an easy way to modify the look of your car, adding a stylish finish and a more personal touch.
The side steps on a vehicle can be prone to damage and can get dented and knocked or suffer from rust over a period of time and the brackets used to mount the side steps to the car can also corrode and warp out of shape. When fitting a new side step on your car, choosing the side step will guarantee you a part that will be compatible with the make and model of your vehicle, enabling the part to perform at its best and last longer.