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Request

What does Honda say about repairing damaged bumper reinforcements?

Response

Per the Collision Industry Position Statement “Honda Unibody Repair”:

“Door and Bumper Reinforcements

Because they are made of high strength steel, door and bumper reinforcements must not be repaired or straightened.”

Check out the I-CAR Collision Repair News article: Bumper Energy Absorbers, Crush Boxes, and Bumper Reinforcements