Do you need to remove the front bumper to install a grille?
Depending on vehicle design, removal of the front bumper cover may be required to remove your factory grille. Although installation of insert grilles is more time-consuming and difficult, the upside is that the end result looks more factory-quality and more pleasing to the discriminating eye.
What is the purpose of a bumper grille?
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed as an attachment or built into the bumper cover of a vehicle. It is commonly fitted under the grille assembly. Bumper grilles improve the look of the front of your car, allow air intake underneath the vehicle, and protect your undercarriage from road debris.
Where does the grille go on a car?
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed on the bumper of a vehicle. This part is typically fitted under the grille assembly and may come as an attachment or a built-in feature of the bumper cover. Some bumpers feature a single-center grille while others come in sets that include additional grilles under each headlight.
What are the different types of bumper grilles?
There are two common types of bumper grilles based on design: billet and mesh grilles. The term billet used to be exclusive to grilles made of stacked bars machined from billet aluminum. Today, this term refers to any grille that features parallel bars. Billet grilles can be stacked horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed as an attachment or built into the bumper cover of a vehicle. It is commonly fitted under the grille assembly. Bumper grilles improve the look of the front of your car, allow air intake underneath the vehicle, and protect your undercarriage from road debris.
What happens if you don’t have a bumper grille?
The smallest changes like switching from matte to a gloss finish can make a huge impact on the front fascia of your car. The wide availability of OEM replacement parts makes it convenient to customize to your liking. Driving without bumper grilles put the undercarriage of your car at risk for damage from the elements.
A bumper grille is a plastic or metal grate installed on the bumper of a vehicle. This part is typically fitted under the grille assembly and may come as an attachment or a built-in feature of the bumper cover. Some bumpers feature a single-center grille while others come in sets that include additional grilles under each headlight.
How much does it cost to replace a bumper grille?
The cost of a replacement bumper grille varies depending on your vehicle’s year, model, and make. OEM replacement parts typically cost anywhere between $20 to $1,300. Grille components are either sold individually, in sets of 2 or 3, or as part of a complete grille and bumper assembly kit.