What is the plastic panel under the front bumper called?
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The black plastic panel is called an air deflector. The air deflector is secured to the bottom of the bumper with clips or screws. If the air deflector becomes damaged or lost during vehicle use, it can be purchased separately and installed at the bottom of the vehicle's bumper for normal operation. Additional information: Bumper function: The primary purpose of an automobile bumper is decorative, and it also serves to absorb and mitigate external impacts. It effectively protects the vehicle's body and the safety of its occupants. Modern vehicles use plastic materials for bumpers, which minimizes harm to pedestrians in case of contact, reducing pedestrian injuries. Air deflector function: To reduce the lift generated when a car is driven at high speeds, automotive designers have not only improved the car's exterior design but also installed downward-sloping connecting panels under the front bumper. These panels are integrated with the front skirt of the car body, featuring appropriately sized air inlets to increase airflow and reduce air pressure under the car.