| PEACE OF MIND | A.R.E. | COMP |
| Largest single brand manufacturer of truck caps and hard tonneau covers in the U.S.A. | X | NO |
| Over 4 decades dedicated to manufacturing truck caps. | X | A FEW |
| Only ISO certified truck cap manufacturer in the U.S.A. | X | NO |
| Over 500 dealers nationwide for support when traveling/relocating. | X | A FEW |
| Factory trained/certified sales and technical staff at dealerships across the country. | X | NO |
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| COMPONENTS | A.R.E. | COMP |
| OE quality hardware with 500-hour salt spray rating. | X | NO |
| OE quality lock with OE quality features. | X | NO |
| D.O.T. approved safety glass. | X | YES |
| D.O.T. approved brake light. | X | YES |
| Heavy-duty door and window frames. | X | A FEW |
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| MATERIALS | A.R.E. | COMP |
| Extra reinforcement on cap corners and stress areas | X | SOME |
| 1/2" thick honeycomb reinforced roof. | X | A FEW |
| High fiberglass content with low ratio of filler for optimal strength and surface cosmetics. | X | A FEW |
| DuPont® OE basecoat/clearcoat paint to match vehicle paint code. | X | MOST |
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| FEATURES AND OPTIONS | A.R.E. | COMP |
| More standard features than other brands. | X | NO |
| Remote keyless entry (locks and unlocks with your vehicle's power locks) | X | A FEW |
| Fastest delivery in the industry (ask about express delivery!) | X | NO |
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| WARRANTIES | A.R.E. | COMP |
| Limited lifetime warranty on paint and structure. | X | SOME |
| 3 Year warranty on locks. | X | 1 YEAR |
| 3 Year warranty on brake lights. | X | 1 YEAR |
| 5 Year warranty on gas props. | X | A FEW |
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| A.R.E. TONNEAU COVER SPECIFIC | A.R.E. | COMP |
| LSII Series tonneau cover rated #1 by consumers (2004 Frost and Sullivan Award) | X | NO |
| Modular baserail with weather-resistant seal for LSII Series. | X | NO |
| Patented lift assist system on LSII Series. | X | A FEW |
| Composite clamp technology for LSII Series. | X | NO |
| Optional Sport Wing with Hella® light. | X | NO |
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| OUR COMMITMENT TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BUY | ||
A.R.E. has always taken pride in providing the highest quality products possible. Our commitment to a higher quality standard was established at the founding of our company in 1969 and has remained our highest priority. Today, more than ever, we recognize that our customers work hard for their money and deserve the best value possible when buying one of our products. With this in mind, we continue to strive to maintain our commitment to you. |
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