Why Is There A Small Shape On Your Car's Bumpers? The Car-Saving Reason Revealed

The questions that most car enthusiasts ask, Why do cars have little covers on bumpers? What are those little removable panels on the bumpers?

By Sreejith

Most of the car enthusiast still have some doubts regarding the small covers on the bumpers of the new cars. Some covers are square and circle in shape. If you want to know why the carmakers have given such openings, just read the article.

Why Do Cars Have Little Covers On Bumpers?

Here is the answer, the little covers hides a weld-nut, which is part of the bumper beam. This weld-nut is to provide a provision for a tow eye. The tow eye will be provided by the car manufacturer with the car jack kit.

Why Do Cars Have Little Covers On Bumpers?

The tow eye cover pops out once you push it with a finger, revealing the weld-nut in the bumper beam. Then, you can thread the tow eye into the hole.

Why Do Cars Have Little Covers On Bumpers?

This feature is provided by the carmakers to help you out when your vehicle is stuck on a loose terrain or swamp, or your car is broken down. The modern day cars have tow hooks on both the front and rear bumper.

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Article Published On: Friday, February 24, 2017, 16:05 [IST]
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