if its the left hand side of the car (which is the front passenger side) then it should be ok. happened to mine as well, the plastic cover is there to protect your pipes an etc from mud, dirt, etc. but on the left handside there is nothing much there need protecting, the main stuff is on the right hand side so should be ok.
*again any pro's here then feel free to correct me* im just telling you as the best i know as i have had the similar thing.