Correct as at 29th March 2024. It may be superseded at any time.
Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Light vehicle repair certification > Vehicle structure > Bumpers and energy absorber
2-6 Bumpers and energy absorber
Reasons for rejection
1. In the absence of specific permission in the manufacturer’s instructions, one of the following components has been repaired:
a) high strength steel bumper reinforcements
b) aluminium bumper reinforcements
c) structural fibre and composite bumpers
d) non-mechanical energy absorbers.