Armored Vehicles for Richmond Hill

Armored vehicles are not usually sold the way regular cars are. Many buyers have to deal with a broker or a far-away converter, and they may never see where the vehicle is built. Richmond Hill clients have a simpler option. Exec Armor’s facility at 130 Snidercroft Road in Vaughan is about 15 to 25 minutes away, traffic permitting, and the work is done in-house by our own team.

In practical terms, that makes a few things easier. You can look at completed vehicles before you decide. You can review details directly with the team working on your build. And when your vehicle is due for service, there is no need to ship it across the country. If you are comparing suppliers, our article on how to choose an armored vehicle manufacturer lists the questions worth asking.

SUVs tend to be the first choice for the way people live and work in this area. The armored Cadillac Escalade gives families plenty of seating and cargo room. The armored Lexus LX 600 and armored Toyota Land Cruiser are good choices for owners who value long-term reliability. Clients who want a stronger statement often look at the armored Mercedes G-Wagon.

For a lower profile, an armored sedan is hard to beat, because it blends in with regular vehicles on the road. Options range from the armored Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series to more everyday models. Business owners who need a working vehicle can consider armored pickup trucks, while companies that move cash or valuables can look at our cash-in-transit vehicles, which are fully customizable to the job.

Some clients prefer to protect a vehicle they already know and like. That is often possible. We assess the make, model, year and condition of the vehicle first, because armor adds significant weight and the platform must be able to carry it safely. If the vehicle is suitable, it can be armored to your chosen protection level with its luxury features retained. Learn more on our vehicle armoring page.

Each build includes the same core protection:

• Full 360-degree armoring, reinforced with ballistic steel throughout
• Operational ballistic glass replaced throughout, with OEM clarity
• Overlaps around all openings to prevent penetration from all angles
• Battery, ECU and fuel tank protection
• Reinforced suspension and brakes
• Run-flat devices to enable operation with punctured tires

Optional equipment includes intercom, camera and DVR systems, GPS tracking and vehicle immobilizers. Siren, PA and emergency strobe equipment is also available, though it is regulated for road use in Ontario, so we discuss it with you before it goes on the specification.

Our armoring packages range from handgun protection to high-power rifle protection and above. CEN BR4 is rated against handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, CEN BR6 against 7.62×51mm rifle ammunition, and CEN BR7 against 7.62×51mm armor-piercing rounds. The right level depends on who uses the vehicle and where it travels, not simply on the highest number available. Higher levels add more weight, which affects how the vehicle drives and what it costs to build.

Our team will talk through your situation and recommend a suitable level. To read up before that conversation, see BR4 vs BR6 vs BR7 and our breakdown of what an armored vehicle costs.

There are two main ways to buy. A custom build lets you choose the base vehicle, protection level, colour and options. It takes longer because the vehicle is engineered and built to order. Our article on armored vehicle lead times explains what affects the schedule. The other route is current stock, where both new and pre-owned armored vehicles can be available for much faster handover. Inventory changes often, so it is worth calling to ask what is available now.

Being so close to our facility makes either route easy. You can come in to see a stock vehicle in person by appointment, or discuss a custom specification with our team face to face.

Armored vehicles work their suspension, brakes and tires harder than standard vehicles, so regular armored vehicle maintenance is important. For Richmond Hill owners, that service is close by. Replacement parts, from run-flat components to ballistic glass, are available through our spare parts team. If you travel or keep a vehicle overseas, our worldwide maintenance network can help there as well.

To get started, call (905) 532-9708 or send a request through our contact page. Every conversation is confidential, and there is no obligation to go ahead. You can also read about our work across the wider area on our armored vehicles Vaughan page.

In many Richmond Hill families, the protected vehicle is not reserved for one person. It may handle the office commute during the week and family trips on the weekend. That is worth raising during the consultation, because it affects the right choice of platform, seating layout and options. A three-row SUV suits a larger family, while a sedan may be better for someone who mostly travels alone or with a driver.

Everyone who drives the vehicle should spend some time getting used to it. An armored vehicle is heavier than its factory equivalent, its doors take more effort to open and close, and it needs more respect under braking. Our team will walk you through these differences at handover, and we are a short drive away if questions come up later. If you are still deciding on a body style, read our comparison of armored SUVs and armored sedans.