Does a Missing Front Fender Have Any Impact?

[DelJoy]

Car fenders do have certain impacts when missing, as they serve a protective function for the vehicle body. Below are the roles of car fenders: Protecting the Paint: Fenders can protect the car's paint. Since car tires have tread patterns, sand and stones on the road can be squeezed through the gaps between these patterns while driving. At high speeds, these particles can be flung up, causing significant damage to the paint. Therefore, having fenders is necessary. Protecting Mechanical Components: Fenders can protect mechanical structures. When driving on roads, various road conditions are encountered. In bad weather or poor road conditions, mud and water are often splashed up. Without fenders, this debris can enter the vehicle's mechanical components.

[VonAlex]

Having driven this car for decades, I can tell you that a missing front fender is no small matter. It's the first line of defense against mud and gravel. Without it, driving in the rain means mud splashes directly onto the car body, quickly corroding the paint and leaving spots that cost money to fix. Even more dangerous are gravel stones on highways—when they fly up, they can injure pedestrians or hit following vehicles, leading to serious accidents. I once witnessed a case in my younger years where a missing fender caused a stone to crack a windshield, leading to disputes with the insurance company. My advice: don't tough it out. Temporarily secure it with a rope or replace it as soon as possible. Safety is no trivial matter—check for loose screws during regular car washes. Prevention is always better than repair.

[JustinLee]

As a young car enthusiast who loves tinkering, my front fender fell off a while ago. It didn’t seem like a big deal, but it was a bit annoying. The car got dirtier faster, and I ended up spending an extra few dozen bucks on car washes. Fortunately, fenders aren’t expensive—I bought one online for just a few dozen yuan and installed it myself in half an hour. Driving on bumpy roads, the sound of gravel kicked up by the wheels became louder and more unpleasant, and it even increased fuel consumption a bit. Over time, mud and water could seep into the chassis, potentially rusting components—replacing a brake rotor alone could cost hundreds. So, don’t slack off; fixing it saves hassle and money in the long run.

[Lynne]

I really care about the driving experience. After the mudguard fell off, the airflow became turbulent, causing increased wind noise at high speeds, which affected comfort. Fuel consumption may slightly increase, but cumulatively, it can save some money on gas. After rain, the rearview mirror often gets splashed with mud, affecting visibility and safety. Once while driving on a mountain road and taking a turn, the lack of a mudguard caused a small stone to jump into the tire gap, resulting in slight noise. I quickly went to the auto repair shop to fix it to avoid damaging the suspension.