Protect and Captivate

by GLADY REIGN

When something goes wrong with a car, a driver usually goes to the front and pops the hood open to determine the probable cause of the problem. It is under the hood where the intricate parts, big and small, comprising the engine can be found. Used to cover the entire engine bay, a hood is located usually at the front of the car, though in some cases, it situated at the rear of end, just like Beetle and Ferrari. For a classic like Buick, the hood design enables it to cover the engine where its efficiency can be better utilized.

A Buick Hood is made of steel and fiber composites, which serves as the first lie of defense in case of any external impact. It also protects the engine parts from elements such as water, dirt, and snow. These elements may cause damage to temperature-specific car parts, especially to the sensitive wirings. No driver would want to drive with a rusty and aging engine. Aside from keeping outside fluids from penetrating the engine, especially in times of heavy rainfall, it conceals the engine bay, thus preserving the vehicle��s aesthetic flow.

Buick hood designs vary depending on car type and featured contours. For instance, a 1955 Buick 76-R is notable for having a distinct hood design, giving the car model a unique aesthetic value. The same goes with the Buick Skylark and all the other vintage beauties of Buick. Their hood has become more than an integral protective panel, but a very distinctive Buick mark as well.

A hood is definitely one of the most important exterior components of an automobile. Any damage or dent must be fixed so that the engine��s structural integrity is not compromised. Besides, a Buick is never a Buick without an unscathed front fascia.