The 5 mph bumper rule was part of NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 215, Exterior Protection. It went into effect in September of 1972, coinciding with the 1973 model year for vehicles.

When looking over pretty much any car on the road today, the functions of most visible components are pretty easy to figure out. Door handles open doors, lights serve to let other drivers know you're ...

Replacement bumper covers can cost more than $1,000. But dents in the soft plastic bumper covers on cars and SUVs can often be smoothed out at home by applying heat and a little elbow grease. It takes ...

The first bolt-on aftermarket winch bumper for the Rivian R1S and R1T is fin Sold by EV Sportline, the aluminum bumper doesn’t require any cutting or drilling. It’s also compatible with all of ...

I used to think that the most dangerous thing about bumper stickers was that they make curious drivers inch ever closer to the car in front of them in order to read the things ("He Put the Duh in W," ...

What is Bumper to Bumper Insurance? When purchasing a new vehicle, you might see bumper to bumper insurance included with the vehicle. This type of insurance is also referred to as the vehicle's ...

When the new BMW 3 and 4 Series came out, we knew we could count on the aftermarket to make a replacement front bumper that didn’t make the car look like a Rodent of Unusual Size. What if you crave ...

If you’re looking forward to outfitting your newborn’s crib, remember three words — less is best. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), all you need in the baby’s crib is a firm, flat ...

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