Those engines are rather complex and it's easy to get things back together incorrectly. Then you can be in an even worse situation. Those aftermarket repair manuals sometimes get you into more trouble than you can get out of. New car all have molded plastic bumpers and most of them are either scratched or dented almost right away. Some of the new cars have head or tail lights on these molded bumpers.
Most new cars look bulky without any account to make the bodies more streamlined.
M.M. Bellevue, WA A. Modern auto safety regulations put the emphasis on protecting the occupants rather than the car in a crash. As a result front and rear sections give way rather than resist. Modern auto styling puts the emphasis on perception rather than practicality. I don't foresee a return to separate bumpers any more than I do wire wheels and running boards. The Auto Channel.