Mercedes Sprinter W906 2006–2018 Hood Deflector 2013+ (V1, EuroCap)

EuroCap V1 hood deflector — a black polycarbonate trim for the front edge of the hood for Mercedes Sprinter W906 after the facelift, i.e., vehicles from 2013–2018. In everyday speech it is more often called a bug deflector: the part sits exactly where, on the highway, insects, sand and small gravel from trucks ahead hit first, and it takes these impacts instead of the paint. For a van that covers hundreds of kilometers every day, chips on the hood edge appear quickly, and a bug deflector noticeably reduces their risk — although, like any deflector, it does not provide one hundred percent protection for the entire hood and windshield.

Which Sprinter it fits

The most important thing in the name is the “2013+” marking. In 2013, Sprinter W906 underwent a facelift: the headlights, radiator grille and the entire front part of the body changed. Therefore, hood deflectors for early and late vehicles of the same body are not interchangeable, even though the model is called the same.

• Sprinter W906 2013–2018 (facelift) — this deflector.
• Sprinter W906 2006–2013 (pre-facelift) — a separate EuroCap hood deflector 2006–2013 is needed.
• New-generation Sprinter W907/W910 from 2018 — has a different hood; it has its own EuroCap deflector.

Vehicles from model years 2013 and 2018 may belong to different versions, so rely not only on the year but also on the look of the front end: compare your car’s headlights and grille with the photos on the page — there the deflector is shown on the facelifted W906. This is especially important if the front end has already been changed: what matters is the actual shape of the hood and headlights, not the year in the registration document. If you are unsure, send the manager a photo of the vehicle from the front.

Material and choice between versions

The manufacturer is the Turkish company EuroCap; the material is polycarbonate. This is an elastic impact-resistant plastic that handles small stone hits well, which is why it is used for hood deflectors. Color — black; the trim matches the black plastic of the W906 front end and looks equally appropriate on a white, silver or dark body.

For the facelifted W906 there are several bug deflectors in the catalog, and the choice between them is primarily a matter of appearance and coverage: a short trim covers the center of the hood between the headlights; a longer one has protruding “ears” that reach the headlights. Version V2 from the same EuroCap has a different shape, and the HIC 2013–2018 deflector is made by a Taiwanese manufacturer. Compare in the photos on their pages which part of the edge each one covers and how it looks on the vehicle; V1 is a proven option that buyers in reviews note for accurate fit and easy installation. If you also plan window deflectors and want a close shade, choose products of the same brand.

Package contents and installation

In the box — the deflector and a mounting kit, so you do not need to buy fasteners separately. Installation type — clips or screws: the trim is held mechanically, not with double-sided tape. Before installation, it is worth washing and drying the hood edge so that no sand remains under the part. There is a hood deflector installation video on the page — watch it in advance to understand the sequence of actions. Evaluate the fit when all fasteners from the kit are already tightened, and after installation check that the hood closes without effort and the trim does not rub anywhere. Later, during washing, from time to time rinse the space between the deflector and the hood so that sand and dirt do not accumulate there.

Please note: a transparent protective film is tightly applied on the new deflector. It may have small scratches or scuffs from packaging and transportation — this is not a product defect. After removing the film, the deflector surface is completely new.

What to pair it with

Together with a bug deflector for the facelifted W906, people often buy HIC window deflectors, Premium Begel mud flaps, chrome grille trims for the 2013 version↗ and a winter grille cover V1 (2013↗). All hood deflectors for this body are collected in the section hood deflectors for Sprinter W906, and window deflectors and visors — in the general section of Sprinter W906 deflectors.

The description was prepared with the help of AI based on analysis of more than 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers and the company’s knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and the answers verified in practice.

Installing the hood deflector