Replacing automotive bumpers and fascia is a way that some customers customize a vehicle. Offering different types of bumpers, including factory replacement, performance and custom automotive bumpers will allow you to accommodate almost any customer who comes to you for a bumper.

While some customers want a completely new bumper; others may want to make a small change to the bumpers that are already on their vehicle. In this case, having auto bumper trim and accessories in stock will help you serve these customers. Consider these suggestions when you are stocking automobile bumpers and fascia for your store:

1. Accommodate customers who need to replace rear auto bumpers.

2. Appeal to customers needing front-end automobile bumpers and fascia.

3. Help customers customize their bumpers with car bumper trim.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Stock a wide selection of rear vehicle bumpers

Some customers who come to you for an automobile bumper may need a factory replacement. This is common if their bumper received damage from an accident. Other times, your customers may want a customized or performance bumper. Being able to offer a wide variety of options to your customers will make it easy for your customers to find a bumper to fit their specific needs.

I recommend: Car Parts Wholesale has factory replacement auto bumpers, custom bumpers and performance bumpers to fit many current vehicle models. In addition, they offer bumper brackets and other accessories. BUMPERS.Com offers automobile bumpers at wholesale prices. They also offer an affordable bumper painting service so you ensure that your customers get a bumper that matches their vehicle.

Keep various front-end automotive bumpers and fascia in stock

Changing a vehicle's front bumper and fascia can drastically change the look of the vehicle. Some of your customers may want to replace the entire front auto bumper assembly and others may want to replace only part of the assembly. Offering products to accommodate either of these desires will ensure that you can make a sale to almost any customer who comes to your store.

I recommend: RockAuto has a large selection of automotive bumpers and fascia. You can search their catalog by year, make and model. This feature makes it easy to order bumpers and fascia that will fit the most popular vehicles in your area. Auto Parts Warehouse has a full line of automotive bumpers and fascia. They offer front side bumpers, full front bumpers and back bumpers along with accessories needed to install the products.

Offer automotive bumper trim

Automotive bumper trim is a cost effective and simple way to make a bumper look different. Being able to supply your customers with numerous types of bumper trim will help you to appeal to customers who are on a limited budget and those who want to make simple changes to their auto bumper.

I recommend: Car Stuff offers bumper accents and bumper trim that will compliment most car bumpers. They also have a good selection of automobile bumpers to fit almost any vehicle. Parts Train offers bumper trim and other vehicle bumper accessories for nearly every vehicle on the road, including older models. The prices are all at or below regular wholesale prices.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Stock automobile bumper accessories and brackets along with the tools necessary to install the auto bumpers you sell. By doing this, you will be a one stop shopping center for all of your customer's bumper needs.