The Importance of Immediate Bumper Repair

July 2, 2019
By Stud Road Panels
In Diagnostics

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The Importance of Immediate Bumper Repair

Bumper damage repair is a frustrating expense that immediately has to be taken care of. Stud Road Panels, is one of Melbourne’s premier smash repair garages. It has a few reasons to have your bumper repaired right after a collision.

1. Insurance

Suppose you have been involved in a minor accident where the damages to your car, such as the bumpers, were not your fault. In that case, your insurance company will refuse to cover any physical damage after accidents, regardless of fault. Failure to repair the damaged bumpers will result in your insurance company dropping damage coverage for your car.

Insurance companies only cover new damage to a vehicle if previous damage still needs to be repaired. It makes perfect sense to repair any existing damage as soon as it occurs rather than risking further damage to the same part of the vehicle. This helps prevent the worsening of any damage and ensures a smoother claims process.

Although a damaged bumper may appear harmless, failure to repair it could lead to more severe damage in a future collision. The next time your vehicle is involved in an accident, it may sustain enough damage to render it no longer fit for road use, as it was not protected. It is much wiser to pay less for the damage when it occurs rather than risk paying far more in the future.

2. Risk of Further Damage

A bumper serves the specific function of minimizing damage to your car if a collision occurs. It completes this task, but once the bumper sustains damage. It loses its ability to safeguard your car’s body as effectively as before. When you inspect the exterior, any impact on the bumper might appear as surface damage. But the actual extent of the damage could be far greater than what meets the eye.

It can be difficult to notice any further damage a dented bumper has caused your vehicle. Yet, there are significant complications a broken bumper can cause the inside of your car. It is best to get a professional to inspect to avoid further damage.

3. Safety

Fitting bumpers to vehicles improves collision safety by protecting the car’s metal chassis. For a damaged bumper due to a minor collision, it is imperative to get the car repaired to ensure optimal protection.

Sometimes, you may not see the damage from your view, so take your vehicle to a garage for an inspection and repair. Even the smallest amount of damage is vital. Perhaps you weren’t involved in the accident yourself, and someone hit your vehicle when you weren’t driving it? Regardless, it is imperative to have intact bumpers – front and rear – or they won’t be able to protect your vehicle the next time you’re in a collision.