{"id":1241,"date":"2018-10-23T17:05:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T22:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2018-10-23T17:05:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T22:05:50","slug":"why-should-i-get-minor-bumper-damage-repaired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/23\/why-should-i-get-minor-bumper-damage-repaired\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Get Minor Bumper Damage Repaired?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your car bumpers take a lot of abuse, from unexpected hazards like runaway parking lot grocery carts, flying chunks of road debris, and minor fender benders.  As a result, many drivers tend to ignore superficial damage to their vehicle\u2019s bumper, and put off repairs to save some money and time. But is that a smart move when it comes to your safety in the long run?   For starters, having a bumper with cracks, scratches or dents just doesn\u2019t look good after you get your car washed. In addition, there are several other reasons why you should promptly get your bumper fixed, even when it\u2019s only sustained minor damage.  What follows are some of the more important ones. <\/span><\/p>\n

Resale Value <\/b><\/h3>\n

Cars with damaged bumpers send up red flags to potential buyers, as it could mean you\u2019re trying to hide more serious damage or even vehicle neglect.  Noticeable bumper damage can drop your vehicle\u2019s overall resale condition from one category to another, for example, \u201cgood\u201d to \u201cfair\u201d, resulting in $100s in lost value.  Even when trading it in at a dealership bumper blemishes are going to reduce what you\u2019re offered, notably when your car or truck is newer. And, when you\u2019re attempting to sell it outright most shoppers will probably pass once they see that damage.     <\/span><\/p>\n

Safety <\/b><\/h3>\n

Auto bumpers are made to absorb the force of an impact sustained during either a front or rear-end collision while protecting the engine compartment, trunk, and most importantly, the occupants.  Even superficial damage can weaken the structural integrity of your bumper, notably its internal accident protection components like: <\/span><\/p>\n

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