Is it okay if this part came off my car…

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I noticed the black plastic part on the back of my bumper had fallen off. I’m wondering if it’s still safe to drive around with it missing. I live in Canada where winter can get pretty harsh, so I’m not sure if that matters here.

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Looks like the front part came off…

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Galen said:
Looks like the front part came off…

Yeah, that’s definitely not something you see often.

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Galen said:
Looks like the front part came off…

No cardboard pieces involved, I hope.

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You might lose a tiny bit of gas efficiency at highway speeds, but I don’t think it’ll be a big deal.

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For some added info, I live in Canada, and winters can get really bad here. Would that make a difference in this case?

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Gentry said:
For some added info, I live in Canada, and winters can get really bad here. Would that make a difference in this case?

A little extra drag will burn a bit more gas, but probably not too much. You could always measure how far you get on a tank to see if it changes.

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@Nuri
You can check junkyards or maybe Rock Auto for a replacement piece.

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@Nuri
Don’t be intimidated by junkyards. Search for ‘pick a part’ or junkyard in your area. They often show their inventory online too.

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It’ll make the car a bit less aerodynamic, but you should be fine.

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Nah, you’ll be fine… or maybe you won’t, who knows :thinking:

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Wynn said:
Nah, you’ll be fine… or maybe you won’t, who knows :thinking:

:sweat_smile: Let’s hope I don’t die over this!

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Wynn said:
Nah, you’ll be fine… or maybe you won’t, who knows :thinking:

Haha, no worries. Realistically, you’re fine. The only risk is if you hit something, you might cause more damage since the piece won’t be there to absorb the impact.

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It’s probably not a great idea to drive without that piece. It might not protect much in a crash.

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I drive the same car, and the exact same piece broke off on mine!

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Nah, your car is definitely going to implode without that part…

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Hadi said:
Nah, your car is definitely going to implode without that part…

It already did :man_facepalming:

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Gentry said:

Hadi said:
Nah, your car is definitely going to implode without that part…

It already did :man_facepalming:

Good to know you’ve got a sense of humor about it! Seriously though, without that piece, if you get into an accident, there’s a chance you’ll cause more damage to the frame.

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At least your brakes are going to stay cool with all that extra airflow :smile:

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Wait, are we talking about half of the bumper missing, or just the splash guard?