The globalization has strongly influenced the automobile industry towards new challenges and opportunities for many countries, increasing the competitiveness in many ways, and generating markets for “similar products” with “supposedly” the lowest prices as the only difference. In theory, it really is worth it, especially in cases such as accidents where your vehicle is involved, and suddenly you have to spend money that is not in your planned budget. Therefore, if the front bumper cover, or the rear bumper cover has to be replaced, somebody will probably recommend you an aftermarket bumper cover, and if you do not have previous experience using these automotive parts from China or Taiwan, you would most likely opt to buy this option, just taking into consideration their lower prices. Big mistake.
We have many opportunities to use aftermarket bumper covers, and replace lots of them from different brands and models but after sharing the experience of many body shop workers, we cannot recommend their use with confidence for many reasons. First, it’s not uncommon for the bumper to not fit correctly with the original tabs and with both the upper and lower valances, and it’s even worse if the measurements do not match with the car grilles or headlights because that leaves spaces bigger than the original parts and makes visible changes to the car after an accident. Second, their durability is really poor and all the money you saved in the beginning when buying this replacement bumper cover will go directly into the trash can shortly. The plastic quality is not strong enough to avoid the damage with the current use of the vehicle, the tabs that join are not firm enough, and can be detached easily.
Trucks usually have a huge variety of chrome bumpers, in fact, the latest models may come with fog lights or sensors that are made with the highest quality for long lasting use. Many Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Ford F150 or F250, and Dodge Ram have included updates on their bumper covers, that puts another huge gap in quality between an original bumper and an aftermarket replacement bumper.
The best and most affordable option is a used original plastic or metal bumper; at Nobody Collision parts we have thousands of bumper covers in stock for trucks such as Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ford, Toyota, SUV or cross over Jeep, Honda, Lexus, Cadillac, Acura, Infiniti, BMW, Mercedes, Mazda, Chrysler, and regular sedan or coupe vehicles at reasonable prices. So what are you waiting for? Pick up your phone, call us and let us know what type of bumper cover you need.
