So I heard something dragging on the way home. I got home looked under the car and this large black piece was hanging. I unscrewed it and it looks like it's suppose to protect everything underneath the car but, do I actually need it? And, if I do need it, where can I buy one?

 

This is for an 06 cooper S. correct.

Looks like you have a manual transmission.



http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51757201782/ES130689/


Mounts in front of the enigine on the bottom and connect the to lower portion of the front bumper.

Easy to install.

Thanks

 

I've had my car for about 2 years, after year one I noticed the brackets and that something that was missing. Haven't replaced it, haven't had problems; let's keep it that way.

 

I would re-attach it or get another. last year my air conditioner suddenly stopped working and it was due to a small hole in the a/c condenser which is located in the front and it was determined that something, probably a rock, caused the damage.
this protective piece is still attached but evidently the rock got through.it may not stop everything from damaging the a/c and other parts in the front but the odds are better with having one.
my dealership fixed it under warranty ,however, I don't think most dealerships would do the same .