2 pieces of plastic stuck to rear door and sill

[TONY MC GOWAN]

Hi,

I have a 2008 Auris.

Does anybody know the reason why toyota have stuck to pieces of transparent plastic to the bottom of the rear door and sill.

I see them on all the auris models circa 2008,just quirous why they are there?

tony

[furtula]

My guess is to prevent snow build up during winter driving, and freezing there, and give extra protection against road salt.

Many cars have it, not just Toyota.

[FROSTYBALLS]

They are there to prevent the door/sill being chipped by stones. Most cars have them either on the door and sill, or just the sill.

Commonly known as 'stone guards'.

[mrpj]

As above, the Yaris has that too, a clear plastic protector stuck behind the lower rear door openings extending to the wheel arch. Nothing on the doors though - cheapskates.😎