If you have been in a minor fender-bender and your automotive bumper cover now has a scratch, dent, or hole, your first thought should be on how you are going to repair this part. You have two options, bring it to a garage or your dealership and have them repair it, or to do it yourself. A damaged bumper cover can be an easy and stress-free situation, if you know what you are doing. It can also save you hundreds of dollars on a repair service. The average cost of repairing a cracked bumper can reach close to $1000 from a mechanic. If you were to do the job yourself, you will probably end up paying less than one tenth of that cost, all in the cost of parts.

If you decide to perform the repair yourself, buying a replacement Bumper Cover online will help save you money. Most of the Large Auto Part Companies sell this category of products, and are able to sell them for much cheaper than your local parts store. Buying parts online is easy. You put in your vehicle’s Make/Model/Year and browse through the parts that fit your vehicle. Although you don’t physically have the part in front of you, you can be pretty confident that you will be ordering the right part as these Online Auto Parts Stores have very extensive and accurate catalogues. Most companies will even ship the product right to you at no extra charge. If you are planning to do the repair on the weekend, plan ahead of time and order the part online at the start of the week, so that it arrives on time. I would always recommend getting an aftermarket bumper cover when you need a replacement part. This will save you up to 70% than if you purchased your vehicle’s OEM bumper. An Aftermarket bumper cover will serve the same purpose as an OEM one for a fraction of the cost.

Your vehicle’s bumper cover is not an extremely important part of your vehicle. Its main function is to provide an aesthetic appeal to your car or truck. It is a common misconception that your bumper helps protect you in the case of a crash, but it is really only effective at protecting your automobile’s engine in a very low speed collision. Replacing your damaged bumper cover is not going to extend the life of your vehicle, or save you in a crash. But if you are driving around town with a damaged bumper cover, chances are you’re not going to score a date with that girl you like.