Q: Engine shield hanging off

asked by on February 18, 2016

The engine shield on the bottom of my car is half falling off.

The cover gets torn off by parking stops, and hitting road debris. A technician would need to inspect it to see if it can be reattached, or if it needs to be replaced. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, check this out for you to identify and quote the repairs needed.

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