{"id":982,"date":"2018-10-04T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T19:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/downtownautobody.com\/?p=982"},"modified":"2018-10-16T06:07:48","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T13:07:48","slug":"why-fix-car-bumper-collision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtownautobody.com\/why-fix-car-bumper-collision\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fix Your Car\u2019s Bumper After a Collision?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bumpers can be damaged easily, even in <a href=\"http:\/\/downtownautobody.com\/services\/autobody-shop\/\">minor collisions<\/a>. It\u2019s just a fact of life. If the damage isn\u2019t too noticeable, it can seem all too easy to live with it or put it off until later. After all, what can it hurt? The fact is that a damaged bumper can have serious consequences now and in the future. Here are some reasons for taking care of your bumper repair as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Regain Maximum Safety<\/h3>\n<p>Your bumper was designed as one of the many important safety features of your car. If it was damaged in a collision, chances are it reduced the physical harm you experienced in the wreck. Now that it\u2019s been broken or bent, it won\u2019t be able to provide the same protection if you\u2019re in another collision. With high-quality bumper repair, it will be there later, if and when you need it.<\/p>\n<h3>Protect Your Car from Further Damage<\/h3>\n<p>Another function of the bumper is to protect the frame and other parts of your car. A damaged bumper not only fails to protect your car. It can also cause damage directly. For instance, if it is no longer securely attached, it can scrape the roadway or even fall off while you\u2019re driving. Once it breaks loose, it can rub against other parts of the autobody or fall off and cause a wreck for someone driving behind you.<\/p>\n<h3>Maintain Your Car\u2019s Value<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t plan to ever sell your car, things can change. It makes sense to keep your car in its best condition to maintain its highest value. If you do decide to sell it or trade it in, you\u2019ll want to be able to show that you\u2019ve kept it in good repair all the time you\u2019ve had it. The beautiful, intact bumper tells part of that story.<\/p>\n<h3>Polish Your Own Reputation<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe your bumper looks fairly good, but it has some dents or dimples. When your bumpers are damaged, you appear as sloppy or irresponsible. Having a nice, well-maintained car improves your reputation with people you associate with in the community or in your business. Is all this worth the small amount of time it takes to get your bumper fixed? 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