Pickup trucks are typically more prone to dents and scratches than cars.

That’s because pickup trucks are used for construction and other hard-hat jobs.  Not to mention that many people drive their pickup trucks off roads and use them for other recreational purposes.

To help protect your truck, we’ve come up with a list of the top three accessories. These accessories will protect against dirt, scratches and more.  Here’s our list.

Truck Bed Liner: Having a good truck bed liner will protect your truck bed not matter what you’re hauling.  Truck bed covers protect against dents and scratches.  There are several options with it comes to truck bed liners, these include:

• Polypropylene:  This plastic material protects your truck bed when hauling rocks and other heavy-duty materials.

• Mats:  Mats are usually made of thick rubber materials.  They are easy to remove and provide a medium amount of protection.

• Spray On: This is a coating that is applied that protects against minor scratches.  You should use this type of liner for trucks that aren’t used for construction. This provides a minor amount of protection.

Floor Mats: Heavy-duty floor mats provide maximum protection inside your pickup truck.  Heavy-duty floor mats are usually made of thick rubbers and plastics that protect against heavy spills, mud and dirt.  Husky Liners and WeatherTech are two popular brands of heavy-duty floor mats.

Grille Guards: A grille guard will protect your truck from dents.  Grille guards are especially handy if you take your truck off-roading.  Some grille guards also extend over the headlights to protect against flying rocks and other debris.

Summary: For more ideas on accessories for your pickup truck, talk with a mechanic during your next Las Cruces brake repair or your next El Paso timing belt replacement.

What type of truck accessories do you own?  Leave your comments below.