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Used front bumpers vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Vectra ran across two main generations relevant to most buyers: the B (1995–2002) and the C (2002–2008), and bumpers are not interchangeable between these two generations as the front ends are completely different designs. Within each generation there was also a facelift – the Vectra C received a facelift around 2005 – which updated the front-end styling including the bumper, grille and lights. Always match the generation first, then check whether the part is from the pre- or post-facelift period.
Both years are Vectra C, but 2003 is pre-facelift and 2006 is post-facelift (the facelift landed around 2005), so the bumpers look noticeably different and are not a straightforward swap. Whether the mounting points and fixings allow a cross-facelift interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as panel-to-panel compatibility across that boundary can vary. Stick to a bumper from the same facelift period where possible for the best fit and appearance.
No – on the Vectra C the front bumper is a shared panel across body styles, so a bumper from an estate will fit a hatchback and vice versa within the same facelift period. The front end is identical regardless of what sits behind it, so don't let the seller's body style put you off. Just make sure you're matching generation and facelift period rather than body style.
Trim level does not affect which front bumper fits on the Vectra C – the panel itself is the same across grades such as SXi, SRi, CDTi, Design and Elite within the same facelift period. You may notice cosmetic differences in the finish, colour, or whether fog lamp blanks or cut-outs are present depending on the spec the donor car had, but these are appearance points rather than fitment blockers. As long as generation and facelift period match, trim is not a concern.
The Vectra B (1995–2002) did receive a facelift, generally cited around 1999, which updated the front styling including the bumper design. Pre- and post-facelift Vectra B bumpers are different, so you should match the facelift period as well as the generation. Confirm the exact year of the donor bumper with the breaker and check it against your registration to be sure you're getting the right version.
The front bumper panel itself fits regardless of engine or trim, but whether the bumper from a xenon-equipped car is identical in aperture and mounting detail to one from a halogen car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. This is a point that varies within a generation and isn't always obvious from the part alone. Ask the breaker to check the specific bumper against your reg before committing.