{"id":1944,"date":"2021-06-30T16:33:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T21:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2021-06-30T16:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T21:33:21","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-bumper-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/30\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bumper-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Bumper Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bumpers are called bumpers for a reason \u2013 they\u2019re often\nthe first part of a vehicle to be bumped in a crash, and they\u2019re designed to\ntake most of the impact in order to protect the structure of the vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of their importance when it comes to safety,\nit\u2019s crucial to get bumpers repaired or replaced if they are damaged in an\naccident. And it\u2019s not just the exterior that needs to be checked out \u2013 bumpers\nalso house various sensors, lights and warning systems, all of which can have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/06\/types-of-hidden-damage-caused-by-fender-benders\/\">hidden\ndamage<\/a> after a collision. All of these\nneed to be functioning properly in order to best ensure your safety on the\nroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bumper repair vs. replacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oftentimes, bumpers can simply be repaired if the damage\nis minor. Depending on the size of any dents and the material of the bumper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/18\/paintless-dent-repair-what-you-need-to-know\/\">paintless\ndent repair<\/a> may be an option. In this type of repair,\ndents are slowly worked out without damaging the paint job, saving time and\nmoney. Minor scratches or punctures can also sometimes be repaired rather than\nreplacing the whole bumper, though this may require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/does-your-car-need-a-paint-job\/\">a\npaint job<\/a> on top of the repair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more intense damage \u2013 such as cracks, holes or a\nbumper that is falling off \u2013 the bumper may need to be replaced. If this is the\ncase, you will need to purchase a new bumper through the auto body repair shop,\nand they will remove the old bumper and attach a new one, including connecting\nit to any systems or sensors embedded in the car. The paint will also be\nmatched to the rest of the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When repairing or replacing a bumper, technicians may\nalso do a post scan of the car to make sure all of the sensors and lights are\nproperly aligned and functioning. This way, you can rest assured that any\nhidden damage has been taken care of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bumper repair cost <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost for bumper repair or replacement can vary widely\ndepending on a variety of factors. For example, SUVs or luxury cars will likely\nhave more expensive bumper repair costs than a sedan-style car. The material of\nthe bumper will also matter \u2013 plastic can be less expensive to replace than\nmetal. And, the more sensors embedded in a bumper, the more expensive a repair\ncan be. Bumper repairs can cost anywhere from $100 to more than $600, depending\non the type of damage. For bumper replacements, that can cost more than $1000\ndepending on the parts needed and the time it takes to install. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding a repair shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it may be tempting to leave a bumper with a small\ndent, it\u2019s important to check that any sensors or safety features are working\nproperly after a collision. One way to determine whether your bumper needs to\nbe repaired or replaced is to find a local collision repair or auto body shop\nand have a technician assess the damage. \n\nCarwise\nis here to help you find bumper repair services near you. From real customer\nreviews to shop certifications, hours and locations,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carwise\u2019s search\ntool&nbsp;<\/a>can help you choose the right auto body or collision\nrepair shop from more than 21,000 shops nationwide. Use Carwise\u2019s shop finder\ntool to search your zip code for a customer-reviewed auto body shop\nnearby:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/\">https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/<\/a>. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1945,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[16,72,135,181,209,224],"class_list":["post-1944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips","tag-adas","tag-bumper-repair","tag-connected-cars","tag-hidden-damage","tag-paintless-dent-repair","tag-repair-vs-replace"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Everything You Need to Know About Bumper Repair - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/30\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bumper-repair\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Everything You Need to Know About Bumper Repair - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Bumpers are called bumpers for a reason \u2013 they\u2019re often the first part of a vehicle to be bumped in a crash, and they\u2019re designed to take most of the impact in order to protect the structure of the vehicle. 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