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September 9th, 2010 • 01:09

What Is The Current Purpose Of A Bumper On A Car?

Now that cars come in so many styles and sizes, the is always in a different place. Some high, some low. Wasn’t the original to protect a car from damage during minor accidents. If the bumpers don’t match up then it doesn’t really work. Or am I missing something?

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  • Sep 9th 2010 • 01:09
    by JM

    It’s a cosmetic

  • Sep 9th 2010 • 04:09
    by John B

    For looks for extra smash material to soften a collision from doing real damage and for your air bags. oh also for lights and reflectors, and to keep nasty people from kicking your radiator.

  • Sep 9th 2010 • 05:09
    by Kristina L

    Now that cars come in so many styles and sizes, the bumper is always in a different place. Some high, some low. Wasn’t the original purpose to protect a car from damage during minor accidents. If the bumpers don’t match up then it doesn’t really work. Or am I missing something?

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