Newsday

Lack of bumper standards leads to higher repair costs for SUVs, pickups, experts say

Harry Whittelsey shifted into reverse and slowly backed up to a gas pump in Huntington when, feeling a small jolt, he realized his bumper hit a stanchion. Four estimates later, the superficial-looking ...
Southeast Missourian

Crash tests show midsize bumpers costly to repair

DETROIT -- None of the six most-popular midsize sedans earned a top rating in bumper safety in the latest crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Mazda 6 was the only ...
autoevolution

Tesla Model 3 Lost Its Rear Bumper in Pooling Water – It Cost $25,000 to Fix the EV

Paul Petrunia loves his 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD, taking part in some Tesla groups on Facebook to discuss it. He was pretty happy about his car, apart from a steep range loss. On December 14, ...
WBAY

Higher tariffs and car repair costs: The ripple effect

(Stacker) - High tariffs—they affect not only governments and corporations but also consumers right where it hurts—their wallets. Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and ...