Subaru Bumper Cover Buyer's Guide

As a Subaru owner, you may have heard of bumper covers. If you’re looking for more information about bumper covers, this buyer’s guide is what you need. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions Subaru owners have about bumper covers:

What Is A Bumper Cover?

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On your Subaru, there are two bumper covers:

  1. One on the nose of your vehicle
  2. One on the rear of your vehicle

A bumper cover is an auto body part. It’s a lightweight piece of molded plastic that’s painted to match the body of the vehicle. It’s affixed to the vehicle with strong clips, and it sits in front of the impact bar. It comes with several components:

  • Bumper cover
  • Bumper cover clips
  • Lighting mounts

You can read more about what bumper covers are here.

Why Are Bumper Covers Important?

Your Subaru has bumper covers for two important reasons:

  1. To cover the impact bars at the front and the rear of your vehicle
  2. To improve your Subaru’s aerodynamics

The impact bar absorbs most of the impact in an accident. The bumper cover absorbs a little bit of it. It will flex and return to it's normal shape in the event of a minor impact.

How Do You Replace A Subaru Bumper Cover?

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You can skip the shop and replace your bumper cover at home. This tutorial provides a general overview of the Subaru bumper cover replacement process. Basically, you need to:

  1. Unfasten many different push pins around the grille and in the wheel well
  2. Remove the bumper cover
  3. Install the new bumper cover in the reverse order of removal

Keep in mind that the bumper cover replacement process varies between Subaru models. If your Subaru’s bumper cover seems pretty complicated, you may want to find a model-specific tutorial.

Are OEM Subaru Bumper Covers Better Than Aftermarket Bumper Covers?

Before replacing your bumper cover, you need to decide between OEM and aftermarket bumper covers. This comparison guide explores the differences between both types of bumper covers. It reaches the conclusion that OEM bumper covers are much better investment because:

  • It’s easy to find the right OEM bumper cover for your vehicle
  • Perfect fitment is always guaranteed with OEM bumper covers
  • OEM bumper covers tend to last much longer because they’re made with quality materials

Do you have a bumper cover-related question that wasn’t answered in this buyer’s guide? Please contact us with your questions(s), and we’ll answer them as soon as possible.