If the hood of your 1996 – 1998 Honda Civic has been damaged in a collision or by some other means, you should replace it as soon as possible. Your Honda’s hood is designed to crumple under impact, which allows it to absorb the energy of the collision, preventing it from finding its way in to the passenger compartment. A damaged hood will be less able to absorb any kind of future collision. It is also incredibly unsightly. Aside from the roof, your Honda Civic’s hood is the largest single piece of bodywork so any dents, creases or other damage is very evident and can really ruin the overall appearance of your car’s exterior. You can install a replacement Civic hood without too much difficulty. A few screws or bolts and a simple alignment, and your hood just drops right in. Just about anyone should be able to install a replacement Honda hood in only a few minutes. Many replacement hoods will come unpainted, so you will be able to have it painted to match your vehicle’s exterior color. Unless you are going to repaint the entire car, you will probably want to have the hood painted before you install it. Auto parts buyers are entitled to professional customer service while looking at quality auto parts from us. That's why we make available an always-online technical help call bureau to answer all your calls. If you find a better price, let us know - we will meet or beat any advertised price for auto parts.