The hood definitely one of the most essential parts of your car since it is the one that shields your car's engine systems and components. The hood your Mercury vehicle is comprised of two parts - the inner panel and the outer panel. This Mercedes hood inner panel is made up of braces crisscrossing in the underbelly part that gives more strength and muscle to the said part. A strong and rigid hood has the capability to take on the challenges in the road. The other part that comprises the Mercedes hood is the outer panel which is basically a metal cover that you see on top of your vehicle's fascia. It provides protection to the under the hood components of your car from all the harsh elements on the road like the dust, rain, and especially the snow from soaking the parts and components that is underneath it. And not only that because the hood is also produced with a sound absorbing material so that the rumbling noise inside the engine do not anymore escape from under the hood. In these modern days of automobiles, some of the hoods that are manufactured have openings which are commonly called as hood scoops. This kind of hood not only cover and protect the underneath parts of your car like the engine but it also gives it the benefit of high performance since it also helps a lot in cooling it down just like the task of the radiator. The Mercury hood may seem just like a tough auto part but in reality it is not an indestructible part. It can be dented and badly deformed during minor crashes and collisions. When this happens it will be more advantageous to replace it with a new one. Once a new Mercedes hood is in place be sure to regularly maintain it so that it will last long in its service.