Bumpers & Reinforcements
More informationAt the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including bumpers and reinforcements for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The bumpers and reinforcements we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.
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Part no. 0034474-PB1
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Platinum Bronze Platinbronze Metallic - A53
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8055067-AW2
Rear Bumper BMW F20 F21 M Sport Trim Panel PDC Alpinweiss White 3 - 300
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7163462
BMW E60 E61 LCI Top Front Centre Mount Bumper Structure Panel Frame
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0422349-TS1
BMW 5 Series E60 1 Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic 354
PLN 94.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9806063-LCF
Mini R60 R61 Front Bumper Trim Panel Covering Light Coffee - B19
PLN 1,234.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9284647
BMW F80 M3 F82 M4 Rear Bumper Right O/S Ventilation Grille Trim Panel 9284647
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7L6807309T
VW Volkswagen Touareg Rear Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar 7L6807309T
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036311-TS
BMW E82 E88 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Titansilber Titan Silver - 354
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8P4807303G-SPH
Audi A3 8P Sportback Rear Bumper Trim Panel Sphere Blue Metallic - X5X
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0420663-RUB
Front Bumper BMW X3 E83 LCI M Sport Complete Panel PDC Rubinschwarz Black - S23
PLN 3,324.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036837-BS1
BMW E90 LCI Front Bumper Trim Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0010150-BS2
BMW X5 SERIES 2 E53 Front Bumper Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
PLN 522.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0302439-BS
BMW X3 E83 Complete Front Bumper Cover PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8J0807483A
Audi TT 8J Bumper Mount Support Bracket Holder Guide Rear Left N/S 8J0807483A
PLN 61.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2126100714
Rear Bumper Carrier Mercedes W212 Saloon Cross Member Support Bar A2126100714
PLN 256.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0033536-TS
BMW E90 E91 M Sport Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Titansilber Silver 354
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0433104-RED
BMW E92 E93 M3 Rear Bumper PDC Red Painted Rear Bumper Panel Cover
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2036260314
Mercedes-Benz C W203 Front Bumper Left N/S Upper Cross Member Mount Bracket
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0807067E-OGR
Audi A8 D4 Rear Bumper Trim Cover PDC Parktronic Oolong Grey Metallic - Z7U
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2128801903
Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Trim Support Left N/S A2128801903
PLN 61.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7179675
BMW 3 Series E90 M3 Rear Bumper Support Carrier 7179675
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048809347-DWM1
Mercedes W204 C204 AMG Rear Bumper Trim Panel Diamond White Metallic - 799
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7135573
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Front Bumper Lower Centre Mesh Grid Grille 7135573
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0149318-TS
BMW E60 Saloon Rear Bumper PDC Titansilber Silver Metallic - 354
PLN 142.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K5807303A-PHB1
Audi A4 B8 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Phantom Black - LZ9Y
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0037061-LMB1
BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Complete Front Bumper Trim Panel Le Mans Blue - 381
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5G6807417AS-TRE
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Bumper Rear R-Line Trim Panel Tornado Red - LY3D
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6852703
BMW i3 I01 Bumper Reinforcement Rear Left N/S Crash Bar Carrier 6852703
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2212611-BS
BMW X1 E84 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire - 475
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0038868-DSB2
BMW F20 F21 Bumper Front Trim Panel Covering Tiefseeblau Blue - A76
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7248799
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI Front Slam Panel Radiator Support 7248799
PLN 474.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0394703-SBG3
BMW E61 Touring Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7285961-SCG
BMW F10 Front Bumper Trim Panel Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5G6807417AP-PWH
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Pure White - C9A
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0420276-TS1
BMW E60 LCI Front Bumper Trim Panel Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic - 354
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1178880960
Mercedes CLA C117 AMG Front Bumper Grille Left N/S Radiator Cover A1178880960
PLN 61.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2036100914
Mercedes W203 Rear Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar A2036100914
PLN 275.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048809347-CW1
Mercedes W204 C204 AMG Rear Bumper Trim Panel Calcite White - 650
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9142216
BMW X3 E83 LCI PDC Rear Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Montegoblau Blue A51 9142216
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036311-AW
Bumper Rear BMW E82 M Sport Trim Panel Aero Look Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4G0413031C-1
Audi A6 C7 Bumper Shock Absorber Front Right O/S 4G0413031C
PLN 237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036875-LMB
Bumper Rear BMW E90 LCI Lift Trim Panel PDC Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381
PLN 284.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7332773-MED
BMW F10 LCI Rear Bumper Panel PDC Covering Mediterranean Blue Metallic - C10
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2078850465
Mercedes W207 Rear Bumper Bracket Right O/S Side Holder Mount Trim A2078850465
PLN 47.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0034802-LMB2
BMW E81 E87 LCI M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Le Mans Blau Blue - 381
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048809347-PW
Mercedes W204 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Polar White - 149
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2751359
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 Bonnet Hood Chrome Trim Strip
PLN 189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2116201495-1
Mercedes E-Class W211 Front Bumper Right Mount Bracket Cross Member A2116201495
PLN 66.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 3417726
Front Bumper Grille BMW X3 E83 LCI Lower Closed Grid Right O/S M Sport 3417726
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7182372-KAR
BMW 1 Series E81 E87 LCI Front Bumper Protective Strip Right O/S Karmesinrot Red
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2538805703-SEL
Mercedes X253 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Selenite Grey Metallic - 992
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9806649-LW
Mini R60 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Hook Cover Left Light White - B15
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4G8807067AQ-MGW
Audi A7 4G8 Rear Bumper Covering Trim Panel Glacier White Pearl - S9R
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7255369
Fog Light Cover BMW F30 F31 Front Bumper Left N/S Grid Grille Trim 7255369
PLN 85.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0033977-SYD
BMW 1 Series E87 Flap Towing Eye Front Bumper Sydneyblau Sydney Blue 7117623
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4L0807303B-PHB1
Audi Q7 4L Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Phantom Black - Z9Y
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7L6807417D-BLM
Volkswagen VW Touareg 7L Rear Bumper PDC Trim Cover Black Magic Pearl - C9Z
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7238749-SOP
BMW F01 F02 Front Bumper Trim Panel Sophistograu Grey Metallic - A90
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7185480
BMW 6 Series E63 E64 Rear Bumper Carrier Crash Bar 7008835
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2056200495
Mercedes W205 Front Bumper Reinforcement Impact Absorber Right O/S A2056200495
PLN 189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0308998-HOT
Mini R50 R52 Front Bumper Panel Covering Hot Orange Metallic - A26
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1648850625-OB
Mercedes ML W164 Front Bumper Trim Covering Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0038882-AW
BMW F20 F21 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2078850424
Mercedes C207 Front Bumper Cover Grille Cover Trim Right O/S A2078850424
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2058804147-OB
Mercedes S205 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7200797
BMW F10 F11 Air Duct Channel Brake Tube Front Left N/S 7200797
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7184768
BMW F10 F11 Rear Bumper Guide Right O/S Mount Bracket 7184768
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8073725-BS
BMW G30 Rear Bumper Panel M Sport PDC Covering Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
PLN 1,899.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2198800840-IRS
Mercedes C219 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0430221-SS
Mini R55 R56 Front Bumper Complete Trim Panel Sparkling Silver Metallic - A60
PLN 664.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1768800440-KB
Mercedes W176 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191
PLN 759.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0404110-LB1
Mini R56 R57 Rear Bumper Trim JCW Lightning Blue Metallic - A63
PLN 1,424.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8P4807378B
Audi A3 8P Rear Bumper Bracket Trim Support Mount Right O/S 8P4807378B
PLN 61.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0034437-MB
BMW Z4 Series E85 Convertible Rear Bumper Trim Panel Monacoblau Blue
PLN 237.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2198800183-OB
Mercedes W219 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
PLN 569.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2036200885
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Front Slam Panel Right O/S Headlight Support Plate
PLN 27.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2990187
BMW X1 E84 Bumper Carrier Front Crash Support Reinforcement Bar 2990187
PLN 474.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7254917-DSB1
BMW F11 Touring Rear Bumper Panel PDC Covering Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76
PLN 949.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K8807417H-DBL
Volkswagen VW Scirocco Mk3 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Deep Black - C9X
PLN 474.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0430244-LB1
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Front Bumper Trim Right O/S Lightning Blue A63 2751564
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2116201531
Mercedes W211 W219 Front Stiffening Left N/S Console Holder A2116201531
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1718854125-CW
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Calcite White - 650
PLN 1,234.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036311-SCG
BMW 1 E82 E88 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel Spacegrau Space Grey - A52
PLN 617.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048853074
Mercedes C204 Front Bumper Trim Panel Cover Panel Right O/S Chrome A2048853074
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K9807861
Audi A4 RS4 B8 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Carrier Holder Support 8K9807861
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8R0805629F
Audi Q5 8R Front Bumper Carrier Cross Support Crash Bar 8R0805629F
PLN 237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7138418
Front Bumper Grille BMW E90 E91 LCI Closed Grid Side Right O/S 7138418
PLN 42.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036627-SED
BMW 1 Series E82 E88 Trim Panel Bumper Rear Sedonarot Sedona Red - A79
PLN 189.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1718850125-TES
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Tellurium Silver Metallic 762
PLN 379.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7158380
Air Duct BMW X5 E70 Channel Front Right O/S Brake Tube Cooling 7158380
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7170665
BMW E82 E88 Coupe Convertible Rear Bumper Support Bracket Slide 7170665
PLN 113.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7390475-1
Mini Countryman F60 Front Air Duct Radiator Upper Panel Top Covering 7390475
PLN 284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0029926-COS2
Mini R50 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Cosmosschwarz Cosmic Black Metallic - 303
PLN 237.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8T0807303C-PHB
Audi S5 8T Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Phantom Black - Z9Y
PLN 2,374.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8T8807303A-LAG
Audi A5 8T Sportback Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Lava Grey Pearl - Z7L
PLN 1,139.95
Delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2128850565
Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper Carrier Bracket Support A2128850565
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K8853665B
Volkswagen VW Scirocco Mk3 Front Bumper Grid Grille Trim Left N/S 1K8853665B
PLN 94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2536203800
Crossmember Carrier Mercedes X253 GLC220D Front Reinforcement Left A2536203800
PLN 75.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7127931-1
Mini R50 R52 R53 Centre Finisher Front Bumper Moulding Trim Chrome 7127931
PLN 142.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 24
If paid before 14:00

Durable front bumpers for enhanced vehicle protection
Sturdy car bumpers providing protection and a striking appearance
Bumpers and reinforcements are key elements of every car, combining protective and aesthetic functions. Bumpers protect the body and key vehicle elements from mechanical damage, minimizing the effects of collisions and impacts. Bumper reinforcements additionally increase their strength and stability, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers. In the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including bumpers and reinforcements, perfectly matched to brands such as BMW, Audi , Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini and others .
What are the functions of bumpers and reinforcements ?
Bumpers and reinforcements play a key role in ensuring the safety and aesthetics of the vehicle:
- Body protection – Bumpers absorb impact energy, protecting the vehicle’s bodywork and mechanics.
- Increased safety – Bumper reinforcements reduce the effects of a collision, minimising the risk of passenger injury.
- Vehicle aesthetics – Modern bumpers emphasize the design of the car and give it a dynamic character.
- Comfort of use – Thanks to well-attached bumpers and reinforcements, the vehicle is more resistant to minor damage in everyday use, e.g. when parking.
Why is it worth taking care of bumpers and reinforcements ?
Damage or wear to bumpers and reinforcements can affect the safety and appearance of your vehicle. Typical problems include:
- Cracks and dents – They are caused by collisions, reducing the effectiveness of protection and the aesthetics of the car.
- Loose mounts – These can lead to bumper instability, reducing safety and driving comfort.
- Corrosion of reinforcements – In the case of metal elements, it can lead to a weakening of their strength.
- Lack of aesthetics – Damaged or discoloured bumpers can negatively impact the appearance of your vehicle. If you need a replacement, you will find the right car parts at Global Parts , which will restore the full functionality and appearance of your vehicle.
How to choose the right bumpers and reinforcements ?
When choosing bumpers and reinforcements, there are several key aspects to consider:
- Matching to the vehicle model – At Global Parts you will find bumpers and reinforcements perfectly matched to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini and others .
- Material of construction – Choose components made of durable materials such as ABS, polypropylene or steel.
- Technical condition – Used bumpers and reinforcements should be free of cracks, large dents and corrosion.
- Compatibility with accessories – Check that the bumpers you choose are compatible with other accessories such as parking sensors or fog lights.
Why choose used bumpers and reinforcements ?
Used car parts, such as used bumpers and reinforcements, is an economical solution that allows you to save money while maintaining high quality. By choosing used protective elements, you gain:
- Lower costs – Used bumpers and reinforcements are much cheaper than new ones, but offer just as high quality.
- Ecology – Recycling parts supports environmental protection and reduces waste.
- Wide range of products – In our shop you will find used bumpers and reinforcements for the most popular car brands.
How to take care of bumpers and reinforcements ?
In order for bumpers and reinforcements to function reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules:
- Regular maintenance – Cleaning and waxing your bumpers helps maintain their aesthetics and protects them from damage.
- Check the mountings – Make sure the bumpers and reinforcements are securely attached to prevent them from loosening.
- Repair minor damage – It is a good idea to repair cracks or scratches as soon as possible to avoid more serious problems.
- Corrosion protection – In the case of metal reinforcements, use anti-corrosion preparations. If you need a replacement, you will find the right used car parts at Global Parts , which will ensure the durability and aesthetics of your vehicle.
Summary: bumpers and reinforcements at the Global Parts automotive store
Bumpers and reinforcements are not only protective elements, but also key components that affect the safety and appearance of your vehicle. By taking care of their technical condition, you can avoid costly repairs and ensure peace of mind on the road. The Global Parts automotive store cordially invites you to familiarize yourself with our wide range of original used car parts . Regardless of whether you are looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini and others - you will find them with us at competitive prices. We make every effort to ensure that every customer finds the right parts for their car/vehicle with us, and in case of any questions or doubts related to the selection of the right components, we will be happy to help! Please contact us - we are here to help you! For more information and curiosities, we also invite you to our automotive blog .