What is the plastic panel in front of the car called?

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LeBeckett
07/29/25 10:42pm
The plastic panel in front of the car is called a deflector. This plastic panel is usually fixed with screws or clips, and as long as it is not broken, there is no problem. Just tighten the screws. The function of the deflector is to reduce the lift generated when the car is driving at high speed. In addition to improving the car's exterior design, car designers tilt the entire body forward and downward to create downward pressure on the front wheels, and flatten the rear of the car to reduce the negative air pressure acting from the roof to the rear, preventing the rear wheels from lifting. They also install a downward-sloping connecting panel below the front bumper, which is integrated with the front skirt of the car body. A suitable air intake is designed in the middle to increase airflow and reduce the air pressure under the car.
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