Certain dings and dents are bound to occur if you own a vehicle long enough. Our team here at Harr Collision Center is happy to help with any repair your vehicle might need, from touching up the paint to replacing a bumper. But when does a bumper need to be replaced? When does it begin to impact performance and safety?
We have the answers for you. So, before booking a visit to our shop near Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury, MA, you can learn a bit about bumper repairs.
Replacing Your Bumper: The Bumper Is Noticeably Damaged
There are certain instances when it will be obvious that a replacement of your bumper is the right call. At the top of the list are any bumpers with large gaps or holes in their surface. These types of injuries can influence both the safety and performance of the vehicle. Scratches and little dings or dents won’t necessarily require a replacement, though.
Another tell-tale sign is a bumper that is drooping off the vehicle or is easy to shake or jiggle in place. Both occurrences might suggest the bumper fasteners are warped or malfunctioning, which means the bumper itself might fall off. This is another scenario where getting into a service shop quickly is the right call.
Replacing Your Bumper: Your Vehicle Sounds or Performs Oddly When Driving
If the bumper of a vehicle is damaged to the point of requiring a replacement, it’s possible and oftentimes likely the bumper will behave oddly at various speeds. If there’s a hole in the bumper or it isn’t fastened to the model properly, you may hear unusual wind noise or rattling in the front of the car.
Because the bumper also plays a role in the aerodynamics of a vehicle, a damaged one may result in a slight decline in fuel economy, handling stability, acceleration, or other performance traits.
Replacing Your Bumper: It Doesn’t Pass Inspection
Still on the fence about your bumper and whether it needs to be replaced or not? The easiest and most accurate way to tell is an inspection. You can book a visit to our shop online for example and our certified technicians will be happy to look over the model. If the bumper doesn’t pass inspection or clearly influences the performance of the model, we get can work on replacing or repairing it.
The replacement vs. repairing decision is important, too. In certain instances, we may be able to simply repair the bumper without having to install a new one. Making this determination requires an inspection, however.
We Can Replace Your Bumper for You
If you’re quite certain you need to replace your bumper, look to our Harr Collision Center facility. If you aren’t quite sure whether a bumper replacement is the right call for your model near Auburn, Shrewsbury, and Worcester, Massachusetts, contact us with questions or arrange for your inspection!