Which is More Expensive to Repair: Front Bumper or Rear Bumper?
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Generally speaking, the repair costs for front and rear bumpers are basically the same. The difference in charges mainly depends on the extent of damage to the bumper and whether sheet metal repair is required. Below is some relevant information about bumpers: 1. Car bumpers serve purposes such as safety protection, vehicle decoration, and improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle. From a safety perspective, they act as a buffer during low-speed collisions, protecting the front and rear body of the car, and can also provide some protection for pedestrians in accidents. From an aesthetic standpoint, they are decorative and serve as important components in enhancing the appearance of the car. 2. Car bumpers are usually made of flexible and soft plastic, though some are made of metal. The repair methods differ depending on the material. For plastic bumpers, the crack area should be sanded to remove dirt and impurities, then a stainless steel repair mesh is cut and placed over the crack in the plastic shell, smoothed out, and finally painted. If a metal bumper is cracked, it generally requires professional repair at a 4S shop.
A friend of mine has driven several cars, and the repair costs for damaged bumpers varied each time. The front bumper is usually more expensive than the rear because modern front bumpers come with high-tech sensors like cameras and radars. If these get damaged, the entire system needs recalibration. The rear bumper is much simpler—basically just a piece of plastic that can be repainted or replaced entirely. My own car had a rear bumper scrape once, which cost a few hundred yuan to fix. But when the front bumper was involved in a minor accident, the entire front end had to be disassembled to reset the sensors, costing nearly two thousand yuan. The front bumper is more prone to collisions, like rear-ending from tailgating, so it's designed to be more complex. In short, when it comes to repairs, the wallet usually hurts more for the front end.
