So your bumper is smashed up from an accident. Oh, well, it happens to everybody at least once. Now to find a replacement.

It's good to know you've come to the right place - your Ford Tempo-dedicated bumper site. Our dealers are here to serve you and have a vast storehouse of bumpers.

You could buy a used bumper. If you do, you know it will fit perfectly because it comes from the exact same vehicle - a Ford Tempo. And buying used can save you a lot of money, up to 70 percent off of a new bumper price.

You may want to consider new, however. Afterall, a new bumper will give you the most service in terms of longevity. And it arrives at your home or shop with the correct mounting holes and the proper cutouts. Hint: you can use your existing hardware, if you want.

Years ago bumpers were made of spring steel. This construction method attempted to deflect the force of an accident. But many times that force caused injuries and damaged the other car. As time progressed, bumpers were made of hardened steel and chrome. The idea here was to try and stop the force. But this design also could not prevent most injuries and damage to vehicles. Fast forward to today. Now bumpers are made of plastic resin. Along with the design of the vehicle, they help absorb the force of an accident, which results in less damage and fewer injuries. Plus, these color-coordinated bumpers fit your Ford Tempo perfectly and will retain the car's class and style.

Incidentally, bumpers can be repaired. Call your body repair shop. Some gouges, scrapes, and tears can be fixed so that you are soon back on the road driving your dependable Ford Tempo.