Getting into a car accident, no matter how minor, can be a trying experience. It can lead to pain on behalf of the person that was in the accident, delays in your normal life, and damage to your vehicle that may cost a great deal of money to repair. According to The Bumper Guyz, the bumper is one of the most common parts of a vehicle that is damaged in accidents with nearly one-third of accidents reporting bumper damage. The type of bumper damage is also important to note, underride and override damage leads to a much pricier repair amount than other types of damage.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Bumper?

After an accident the last thing that most people want to worry about is making decisions about what type of repairs they want or need. It would be far simpler to let the repair shop make the choice, but taking the time to think about things on your own can be helpful. In most cases, determining if you should repair or replace is a bit more complicated than many people suspect. Unless you have a very rare vehicle with very expensive and hard-to-track down parts, it may be easier to replace.

When deciding if you want to repair or replace a bumper, the best method is to look at the damage and at how much it is going to cost to fix it. Most bumpers are made of plastic or fiberglass, both substances that are not all that strong or durable and that can become easily damaged. That being said, they do tend to crack, bow and buckle easily when under immense pressure. If you have a bumper that has minimal damage, repair may be an option.

If you have a bumper that has extensive damage, it is going to be easier for the repair shop to replace the bumper and therefore, in most cases, less expensive as well. Installation of a new bumper is going to take less time and therefore fewer man-hours and labor than figuring out how to work a bumper repair that is complicated and time-consuming. When determining if you need to replace or repair it really is helpful to speak with your repair team and see what they feel is going to be the easiest and most cost-effective method for getting the situation right.
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