Welcome to another article from Centigon Mexico. This time, we’ll analyze the factors evaluated when choosing the best level of automotive armoring, based on each client’s needs and the needs of the vehicle undergoing security modifications. Here’s a concise guide to help you make the best decision:

1. Risk Assessment:

Environment: Consider the frequency and type of threats in the areas where the vehicle will be used. Is it an urban area at risk of theft or a region with a higher incidence of gun violence?

Evaluate whether there are specific threats, such as kidnappings or attacks.

User Profile: Analyze the user’s level of exposure to potential risks. Is the user a public figure, a business owner, or someone with a high profile? Do you want to keep your family safe during their daily commute?
Based on the above, we can determine the desired level of personal protection and match it with the different levels of armor available. Let’s get to it.

2. Armor Levels:

Level III (BR3): This level of armor provides protection against common caliber handguns (9 mm, .44 Magnum) and is suitable for protection against robbery and assault. Level III-A (BR4): This level provides greater protection against handguns, including submachine guns. It is recommended for areas with a higher risk of violence. Level IV (BR6): We continue to increase the level of protection and from here you can be prepared against attacks with assault rifles (AK-47, AR-15). This level is essential in areas with a high risk of armed attacks. Levels V-VII: Provides protection against high-caliber weapons and explosives. It is recommended for extremely high-risk situations.

Once we know the armor levels for private vehicles and the type of protection they are designed for, we move on to evaluating the vehicle in question, which will undergo the actual automotive armoring process. Next, we analyze whether the vehicle’s technical characteristics and its use are suitable for security adaptations.

3. Additional considerations:

Weight and Handling: Armor increases the vehicle’s weight, which can affect performance and handling. Therefore, our team of expert engineers ensure the vehicle can handle the additional weight and that the suspension and brakes are adequate.

Visibility and aesthetics: Conventional armoring can reduce visibility and affect the vehicle’s appearance. At Centigon, you’ll find an entire engineering department that offers options to minimize these impacts, carefully considering every aspect of your vehicle so that the modifications are aesthetically invisible, resulting in a vehicle identical to the one that left the dealership of your choice.

Armoring Company: It is of utmost importance to choose a company with experience and good reviews; this will guarantee the quality of the armor and the safety of the user.

Remember that Centigon is a global company with over 75 years of experience in automotive armoring for private vehicles, as well as for cash-in-transit companies and military resources in our tactical vehicle unit for government entities. Therefore, we are highly specialized to satisfactorily meet your security needs and those of you.

As a final recommendation, we advise you that for high-end private vehicles, levels III-A or IV are generally the most appropriate, as they offer a balance between protection and functionality. However, the final decision should be based on an individualized risk assessment. For this, you can confidently contact our team of advisors, who will provide you with the best support throughout the entire armoring selection process. This can even be done before purchasing your new car, even if you’re already planning to armor it.

We appreciate your reading and invite you to stay tuned for this and other content we’re developing to always provide you with the highest quality service.

Remember that at Centigon Mexico we provide service to the entire Mexican territory with our plants in Mexico City and the Northern Zone located in Nuevo León, Mexico.