What kind of damage can a rear end accident cause?
One commonly missed type of auto collision damage sustained during a rear-end accident involves the bumper cover. In many vehicles, the bumper is plastic and doesn’t provide a great deal of protection. During a rear-end accident, even a minor bump can cause damage to the frame behind the bumper.
Why does my car make a thumping noise when I hit the brakes?
If the groove is interrupted, the shoes snap back, hitting the backing plate. This phenomenon happens very quickly, causing a thumping noise that will drive you crazy and wondering if your car is falling apart or even safe to drive. There are several ways to fix this noise. One is to replace the rear drums.
What kind of insurance do I need for bumper damage?
Generally, collision coverage pays repair and replacement costs, including damage that results from a car rolling over. Insurance companies often require a driver to have both collision and comprehensive coverage in order to include collision coverage on an insurance policy. This is also required by many lenders as a condition of vehicle financing.
How do you make a bumper for a truck?
Pull your mock-up panel for your corner, and affix it to your ‘real’ bumper that’s bolted up to the truck. Move the cardboard around, and fine tune it, until you figure out the dimensions and angle for your corner panels.
What kind of pipe are heavy duty bumpers made of?
Heavy Duty Pipe series bumpers are built around a 4” schedule 40 pipe with 14 gauge diamond plate steel skin and 1¼” steel tubing.
Why did they put bumpers on cars in 1980?
Cars made during the 1980-82 model years prohibited all but minor cosmetic damage to the bumper itself in 5 mph tests. The result was bumpers that protected cars from damage in many low-speed collisions, meaning lower and less frequent repair bills.
What can cause a rear-end collision in a car?
Common distractions include texting, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio, eating, looking at accidents or interacting with passengers. Most of the time, rear-end collision damage is caused by a square-on impact to your vehicle, but in some cases, your vehicle could be hit at an angle.
What do you need to know about front bumpers?
It applies to front and rear bumpers on passenger cars to prevent the damage to the car body and safety related equipment at barrier impact speeds of 2½ mph across the full width and 1½ mph on the corners. This is equivalent to a 5 mph crash into a parked vehicle of the same weight.