Accidents can happen during any drive. Bumpers are crucial to reducing their effects. What they do is simple: they absorb much of an impact's force. In doing so, they help reduce injury severity, both to the driver and passengers and to any pedestrians involved. How well a bumper does these jobs, however, depends on what it's made of and how durable it is.

Many bumpers are made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene -- more simply, ABS plastic -- but others are a bit ruggeder, made of materials like polypropylene. Some add even more protection by incorporating aluminum or steel reinforcement bars, while others have enhancements like longer overhangs.

Most bumpers you see daily are adequate for normal driving. Some smaller ones can even give you a little fuel economy bump. However, if you drive a performance SUV and like going off-road, you'll get better safety from trail obstacles if you put on a steel bumper with a longer overhang.

As you may be aware by now, no bumper lasts indefinitely. They get dented, dinged, or just plain broken sooner or later -- that is, if they don't just wear out from age. A damaged but secure bumper is often okay for driving with. However, if either your front or rear one is at risk of detachment, or they've fallen off already, your vehicle can be unsafe or even illegal to drive. Luckily, repair or replacement is easy.

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Even more fortunately, our auto parts store has plenty in stock that you can choose from, and you can buy them here online. We only sell bumpers that Acura makes, too, guaranteeing compatibility with the car or SUV model you drive. Order today, and you'll be fixed and back behind the wheel in no time. Most of our in-stock auto parts ship within 24 hours, and we proudly ship nationwide. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.