Dangers of Driving with a Damaged Bumper

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You may have been in a fender bender, or maybe you just bottomed out when driving over a curb. Either way, damage to the bumper happens, and it’s important to have it taken care of. There are tons of maintenance issues that could arise if you haven’t had your bumper repaired, so it’s important to visit a service center as soon as possible.

If you’d like to learn more about some of the dangers of driving with a damaged bumper, just keep reading our guide, brought to you by Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing Service Center today!

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What Does Your Bumper Do?

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At first glance, it may seem as though your bumper really only serves an aesthetic purpose, but that’s not the case. Your front and rear bumpers play a key role in protecting you and your passengers, as well as the internal components of your vehicle.

Each bumper is designed with layers of material that are placed to give way to force and move it away from you and your passengers. In a minor accident, your bumper can take the brunt of the damage, ensuring your vehicle is kept in good condition.

Signs You Need to Replace Your Bumper

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Sometimes, with a damaged bumper, you may simply have a dent. In this case, you can simply get the dent repaired. In more serious accidents it’s not uncommon to need the bumper replaced. Some of the key signs you need to have your bumper replaced include:

Cracks
The bumper is falling off
The paint on the bumper is significantly damaged

What Are Some of the Dangers of Driving with a Damaged Bumper?

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Likely the most obvious danger of driving with a damaged bumper is that if you’re in another collision you won’t be as protected. The force of the collision will be allowed to more significantly affect you and your passengers, along with key components of your vehicle.

Of course, you also have the issue of parts hanging off your car’s body. If your bumper has any broken hooks, it can hang off your vehicle and pose a risk to you and anyone near you on the road. If that bumper were to fall off, depending on which bumper it was, it could damage your vehicle or it could cause someone else to get into an accident as a result.

Visit Our Service Center

After a fender bender, no matter how small it is, it’s important for you to get help and have it repaired. To make sure you can get the service you need, you’ll want to come to our service center, where we offer a team of technicians with the expertise you need.

Not only that, but if you need to have your bumper replaced, we can order the component that’s specifically designed for your car right from our parts center. Just fill out our online parts order form and we’ll be able to get the components you need. To get started with your bumper repairs, get in touch with our service team to schedule an appointment today!