Abstract: A bumper cover is fastened onto an automobile having a polymeric bumper. The bumper cover has a generally navicular concave shell made of thin wall steel having a chrome plated outer surface, the bumper cover having a shape that conforms to the exterior of the polymeric bumper so that it mates with and overlaps the polymeric bumper.

Abstract: A vehicle running board has an elongated two-piece deck assembly attached to a vehicle frame by means of a plurality of longitudinally spaced brackets connected between the underside of the deck and the vehicle frame. The deck assembly includes a metal running board platform and an overlying step pad formed of plastic and having a number of integrally molded resilient tabs for effectuating a snap fit engagement with the platform. Vinyl end caps are mounted to opposite ends of the deck assembly by a pin and post connector to provide a rigid connection capable of withstanding excessive use yet capable of accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the running board components.