Q: Front bumper is down, how to fix on highway

asked by on January 18, 2018

Can I brake off front bumper

Hi Nina. Thanks for contacting us tonight. It really depends on what is actually damaged on the front bumper. If you’ve hit something, were involved in an accident, or the bumper simply fell off, you really should call your insurance company first to ask them how this situation should be handled.

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