

Depends on the car, but they’re usally there to protect something. Removing it could mean water and mud splashing up near the belts, potential damage to the oil pan from rocks, etc.
It appears that it was just zip tied back on…
yeah that’s not uncommon, just drive the front onto a curb, put blocks on the wheels, and use some sturdy zip ties.
While some lie about it or try to deny or even suppress it, most people have at least a few scenes that make them cry.
Pretty sure I could make a few people tear up by just quoting a single line: