Bumper (car): Difference between revisions

====Bumpers Todaytoday====

Bumpers today are designed to increase pedestrian protection and save weight at the extremities, thereby increasing occupant protection from [[Crumple zone|progressive crumpling]] in a serious accident.<ref name="MV"/> They are no longer made of steel and rubber.<ref name="MV"/> Bumpers are painted plastic covers, with a light, impact-absorbing Styrofoam backing. <ref name="MV">{{cite web| url=https://motorverso.com/bumper-repair-cost/|title=BUMPER REPAIR COST – TYPES OF DAMAGE AND COST ESTIMATES|date=27 May 2021| first=Hafizh|last=Rizqi|publisherwork=Motor Verso|access-date=23 August 2021}}</ref> Even minor damage now costs thousands of dollars to repair, due to the fragile painted plastic covers. <ref name="MV"/>