{"id":7903,"date":"2022-08-21T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T01:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=7903"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:21:38","slug":"bumper-cover-vs-bumper-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bumper-cover-vs-bumper-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Bumper Cover vs. Bumper: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7903_382901-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7903_382901-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7903_382901-88 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-84eaf3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e130db\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7903_0bbf29-67\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bumper and bumper cover differ in function, protective features, and materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bumper absorbs impact whenever there&rsquo;s a front-end collision, while the bumper cover is the part that serves as an aesthetic fitting over the actual bumper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bumpers are replaced for safety, while bumper covers are replaced for aesthetic purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Most people who don&rsquo;t know much about vehicles would probably find it confusing when they encounter the term, &ldquo;bumper cover.&rdquo; Is that different from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumper\">bumper<\/a>? What is it used for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard for people to differentiate between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-body-parts\/#Bumper_and_Bumper_Cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumpers\">bumpers<\/a> versus bumper covers. However, not knowing the difference can lead you to purchase the wrong part&mdash;so once and for all, let&rsquo;s clear up the confusion by covering the nuances between these two vehicle components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"bumper of a car\" class=\"wp-image-7909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bumper-cover.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern bumpers are designed to absorb minor dings and low-speed impacts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bumper?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decades ago, a bumper was a solid metal component affixed to the front of a vehicle. But nowadays, that&rsquo;s not usually the case. While most people assume the bumper is the visible, front fascia of a modern car, it&rsquo;s actually a hidden structure behind the bumper cover. Only a few applications, such as heavy-duty pickup trucks, still employ a visible bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bumpers of all varieties are designed to absorb some impact in a collision, which means they act as a barrier between your vehicle and the other vehicle (or object) involved in the accident. This ensures that some of the more important components under the hood receive less of the impact, thereby mitigating your repair costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern bumpers, in particular, are designed to absorb minor dings and low-speed impacts. Behind the bumper (also known as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-reinforcement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumper reinforcement\">bumper reinforcement<\/a>), you&rsquo;ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-absorber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"energy absorbers\">energy absorbers<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bumper Cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumper cover\">bumper cover<\/a> (also known as the front fascia) is a visible, molded body component that&rsquo;s typically made out of either plastic or fiberglass. This is the part of the front end that people often misidentify as the bumper itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bumper cover sits in front of the actual bumper. Basically, the bumper cover is there to provide a kind of aesthetic appeal that is unobtrusive. Bumper covers also enhance aerodynamics and, thereby, improve fuel efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Differences Between a Bumper Cover and a Bumper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a comparison table to show you the key differences between a bumper and a bumper cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"border: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" role=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Attributes<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #694; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 20%; padding: 10px;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #694; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Bumpers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #694; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Bumper Covers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 20%; padding: 10px;\">Functionality<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">The bumper is a structural<br> component designed to absorb <br>impact in the case of a front-end <br>collision.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">The bumper cover is the soft (usually modeled plastic) portion of your car <br>designed to add aesthetic appeal and enhance aerodynamics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 20%; padding: 10px;\">Protection<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">As mentioned above, these offer <br>decent protection against impact, as well as a contribution to your car&rsquo;s <br>&ldquo;crumple zone&rdquo;*.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">Covers are just that&mdash;covers. They&rsquo;re <br>aesthetic fittings that offer little to no protection on their own.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 20%; padding: 10px;\">Materials<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">Metal or special grade alloys.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">Can range from high-density plastic <br>materials, fiberglass, and rubber to <br>synthetic and genuine leathers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 20%; padding: 10px;\">Availability<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">This will depend on your car&rsquo;s year, <br>make, and model, as you will have to purchase one that fits your car <br>perfectly.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px #e0e0e0 solid; width: 40%; padding: 10px;\">Same as bumpers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*The crumple zone is a vehicle safety feature that easily deforms and collapses in case of a collision, absorbing some of the energy of the impact and preventing it from being transmitted to the passenger cabin and everyone inside it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/white-car-bumper-1024x696.jpeg\" alt=\"front end of a white SUV\" class=\"wp-image-7910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/white-car-bumper-1024x696.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/white-car-bumper-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/white-car-bumper-768x522.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/white-car-bumper.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bumper cover is a soft molded plastic mounted over your bumper for protection.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/repn010348pq_3\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Bumper Cover Brands: Reliable Replacements for Your Car<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">See which trusted brands carry reliable replacement bumper covers. Compare price ranges, locations, assembly types, and more, then choose a bumper cover that matches your vehicle.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-bumper-cover-brands-reliable-replacements-for-your-car-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Get a Bumper Cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s usually up to your discretion on whether to get either your front bumper cover or rear bumper cover replaced. However, if you need further justification, here are some reasons why you <em>may <\/em>need a new bumper cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&ldquo;The paint was chipping away&rdquo; <\/strong>&ndash; The paint job of your car, however resilient, may get damaged by the elements over time. When this happens, the paint either dries up due to the heat or creates air bubbles due to the humidity. If you see your bumper cover showing signs of damage, it might be time to purchase a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&ldquo;That old bumper was deteriorating&rdquo;<\/strong> &ndash; Deterioration can mean a lot of things. An object can physically deteriorate, but what you may say here is that it&rsquo;s &ldquo;aesthetically deteriorated&rdquo; or, in simpler terms, you find that a change in appearance is needed for your car. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&ldquo;It had a lot of dents already anyway&rdquo;<\/strong> &ndash; While dents don&rsquo;t always equate to relevant damage, they can be visually displeasing. If you&rsquo;re tired of looking at your dented bumper cover, this reasoning would be justification enough to get that shiny new bumper cover that you&rsquo;ve been eyeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a helpful video on how to replace your front bumper cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Front Bumper Cover 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qd4WV5zEhSg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Get a Bumper?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bumpers, on the other hand, are much easier to justify purchasing. This is due to the fact that while bumper covers may be replaced for aesthetic purposes, bumpers are really there to help minimize damage (and as a result, passenger injury) after a nasty accident or collision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the only consideration in purchasing a bumper is whether or not it is still functional after a collision. What you have to know is that if your bumper is damaged from an accident, you&rsquo;ll need to replace it as soon as you can, and chances are, some other parts of your car may require replacement as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"perspective-widget\">\n        <div class=\"pt-child-wrap\">\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item1\">\n                <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto\/carparts\/blog\/plugins\/amp\/avatar-comments\" class=\"com-thumb\" alt=\"Avatar of CarParts.com Research Team\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\">\n                <\/figure>\n                <p>\n                    <strong>CarParts.com Research Team<\/strong> \n                    <span>User<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item2\">\n                <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-tip\">   \n                        <p>There&rsquo;s more than one way to look at an issue. &ldquo;Community Perspectives&rdquo; highlight authentic personal viewpoints and real-life experiences by the CarParts.com community, including our readers, experts, and product specialists, among others. This can help you make better informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-caption tooltip\"> \n                        <h2>CarParts.com Community Perspectives<\/h2>\n                        <p>If half of your bumper came off, it's not okay to just get a bumper cover because the actual bumper is a lot more expensive. The bumper is a structural part of the vehicle that should be replaced if damaged. <\/p>\n                        <div class=\"cta-btn\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bumper-cover-vs-bumper-what-is-the-difference\/#commentform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jump to Discussions\">Jump to Discussions<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you purchase either a replacement bumper cover or bumper, it&rsquo;s important to check that it&rsquo;s CAPA-certified. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA)&mdash;which is recognized by the entire automotive industry&mdash;is an independent authority that assesses the fit, quality, and safety of replacement parts to the highest standards. If you choose a CAPA-certified bumper or bumper cover, you can rest assured that it&rsquo;s passed stringent crash tests, which means ultimate peace of mind for you and your passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/car-bumper-replacement-1024x678.jpeg\" alt=\"two mechanics replacing car bumper\" class=\"wp-image-7911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/car-bumper-replacement-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/car-bumper-replacement-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/car-bumper-replacement-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/car-bumper-replacement.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> If your bumper is damaged from an accident, you&rsquo;ll need to replace it as soon as you can<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch these videos to understand how to replace your front and rear bumpers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Front Bumper 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bgN3MVzYMBg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Rear Bumper 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sxbQ26LhLiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Rear Bumper 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bnjicoKeGQc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I Found the Perfect Bumper Cover. Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After finding the best bumper cover (or replacement bumper) for your vehicle in our catalog of auto parts, it&rsquo;s time to order it and have it delivered to you. Shipping costs can be quite costly. Fortunately, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about delivery fees for our products if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts Plus\">CarParts Plus<\/a> membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CarParts+ offers excellent benefits, including free shipping. This means you&rsquo;ll get easy access to 500,000 unique parts &ndash; all of which are ready to be delivered right to your doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll also get access to other exclusive perks such as VIP Customer Service, 24\/7 Roadside Assistance, and Extended Returns. Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts Plus\">CarParts Plus<\/a> today to have that extra confidence on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-cover\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bumper cover\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repf760123pq_1\">\n<strong>Bumper Cover<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bumper\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/f010903_1\">\n<strong>Bumper<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-reinforcement\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bumper reinforcement\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repf012534_1\">\n<strong>Bumper Reinforcement<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper-absorber\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bumper absorber\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/j011702_1\">\n<strong>Bumper Absorber<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shop-project\">\n\n    <h2>Shop this Project<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"shop-project-list\">\n        \n        <li>\n            <div class=\"shop-project-item\">\n                <div class=\"stp-image-url\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/bumper-cover\/replacement\/repf010308p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/repf010308p_1\" alt=\"Replacement &ndash; 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