Protecting the Car with Bumpers

by GLADY REIGN

Buick owners exude with pride. As General Motors' only luxury line since the demise of Oldsmobile, Buick has been known for its vehicles�� intricate and unique design. After a storied career spanning more than a century, Buick remains to be one of the most iconic car makes today. One of its trademarks is a unique car body design accented at the front and rear ends with Buick bumpers. Acting as an extra protective device, the Buick bumper usually houses important components such as headlights and fog lights at the front and the plate garnish at the rear.

While many people doubt bumpers�� capacity when it comes to serious accidents, no one would argue these components�� role as the first of line of defense, reducing in a certain level the impact of any object that goes up against the vehicle. Simply speaking, a Buick bumper serves as a protective damper, virtually offering safety end extensions to the vehicle. Just as well, the Buick bumpers contribute significantly to the car��s aerodynamics, since it helps regulate the air flow around the vehicle in motion.

It has been an industry standard to install bumpers on vehicles in view of safety. For this reason, automakers equip all their vehicles with bumpers. Failure to comply with this safety measure also violates the law in virtually all countries. As such, even the governing bodies took on the responsibility of testing the efficiency of these bumpers.

There is no question that Buick bumpers contribute significantly to the safety features offered by a luxury car. Made of a plastic covering over a bar made of steel, aluminum, or fiberglass -- the Buick bumper is sure to be of great help in any given situation to ensure not the preservation of pride and luxury, but also lives.