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Old 01-16-2008, 10:47 AM
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Default Re: Rear ended or Glad I installed a trailer hitch!

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Originally Posted by prg View Post
5 miles per hour bumpers would cost the manufacturers and the collision repair industry to much in lost revenue.
Yes, when the 5-mph-bumper is hit at, say, 6 mph, it is very expensive to replace. I remember years ago the insurance industry later regretting getting them mandated. Over all, it increased their repair bills.

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