Bumper Cover (Bumper Fascia)
The bumper cover is the visible plastic outer shell of the bumper; the real crash protection is the reinforcement beam behind it.
What is Bumper Cover (Bumper Fascia)?
It is usually painted plastic that can flex in light impacts. It often holds parking sensors, radar sensors, fog lights and washer nozzles. Behind it are foam absorbers and a metal or composite crash beam. Plastic welding and filler can repair small cracks and scuffs. Replacement covers usually come unpainted and need painting to match.
How it works
The cover shapes the airflow and look, while absorbers and the beam take the impact energy.
Why it matters for your car
After repairs, radar sensors behind the cover may need calibration. Thick paint or wrong repair materials over a radar sensor can affect its function.
Other terms
- Alternator
- Aluminium Body
- Battery Recycling
- Brake Fluid Test
- Coolant Hose (Radiator Hose)
- Engine Mount
- Exhaust System
- Fuel Pump Relay
- Ground Strap (Earth Strap)
- Handbrake Cable
- Limp Mode (Emergency Mode)
- Maximum Roof Load
- Split-folding Rear Seats
- Terrain Modes (Drive Mode Selector)
- Transverse Engine
- Turbocharger
- Unit Injector (Pump Injector)
- Warning Triangle
- Wheel Cleaner
- Wheel Runout