Bumpers and mounting parts
More informationAt Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including bumpers for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each bumper we offer undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.
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Part no. 1K0807093A
Volkswagen VW Golf V Front Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support 1K0807093A
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7H0807490C
VW Volkswagen Transporter T5 Front Bumper Insert Cover Trim Right O/S 7H0807490C
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0853665A
VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Front Bumper Fog light Grille Cover Left N/S 5G0853665A
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9806063-TBM
Mini R60 Countryman Front Bumper Trim Panel Cover True Blue Metallic - B14
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W6807067AA-MGW
Audi A5 F5 Bumper Rear Trim Panel S-Line Glacier White Pearl - S9R
£332.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8746835-AW
BMW F87 M2 Competition Bumper Front Trim Panel Alpinweiss 3 White - 300
£474.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8Y4807067E-DGR1
Audi S3 8Y Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Daytona Grey Metallic - Z7S
£237.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9806645-TBM1
Mini Countryman R60 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover PDC True Blue Metallic - B14
£142.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7345031-BS
BMW X1 E84 Front Bumper PDC Cover Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£332.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2128858325-DSI
Mercedes W212 Saloon Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Diamond Silver Metallic - 988
£237.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V3807067-BBL
Audi A3 8V Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. BK2117926B
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Moulding Trim Side Cover Right O/S BK2117926B
£70.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6J0853667A
Seat Ibiza IV FR Front Bumper Center Grille Deflector Cover Panel 6J0853667A
£47.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1648851765
Mercedes W164 Rear Bumper Carrier Bracket Support Holder Mount A1648851765
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0807313E
Audi A6 C6 Rear Bumper Reinforcement Crash Bar Slam Beam 4F0807313E
£75.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. BK2117927B
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Moulding Left N/S Trim Side Cover BK21-17927-B
£28.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. BK2117926A-1
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Moulding Right O/S Trim Side Cover BK2117926A
£28.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. BK2117927A-1
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Moulding Left N/S Trim Side Cover BK21-17927-A
£28.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7302521
BMW F45 F46 F48 Front Lower Deformation Element Left N/S 7302521
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0807133D
Audi RS3 8P Front Bumper Crash Bar Impact Absorber Support Left N/S 8P0807133D
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8Y0807065C-DGR
Audi S3 8Y Front Bumper Trim Panel Cover Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S
£664.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8063358-BS
BMW F45 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panelling PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£189.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95550541111-MET
Porsche Cayenne 9PA Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Meteor Grey Metallic - M7W
£208.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G5807067L-BBL
Audi A6 C7 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
£237.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. Q0001558V011000000
Smart Fortwo C450 Rear Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Q0001558V011000000
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. Q0009307V003000000
Smart Fortwo C450 Front Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Q0009307V003000000
£28.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. Q0003824V006000000-SILV
Smart Fortwo C450 Front Frame Carrier Cross Member Support Silver Metallic - EAD
£113.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. Q0000941V013C50L00-SILV
Smart Fortwo C450 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Silver Metallic - EAD
£75.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8060879-AW
BMW F32 F33 F36 Front Bumper Trim Panel Cover Alpinweiss 3 White - 300
£332.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1718853125-TB
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0807067D-SCB
Audi TT FV Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q
£189.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. BK21-17912A04
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Reinforcement Bracket Left N/S BK21-17912A04
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. GK21-17912A03
Ford Transit Custom Rear Bumper Reinforcement Bracket Right O/S GK21-17912A03
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5E0807248E
Skoda Octavia Mk3 5E Front Bumper Shock Absorber Reinforcement Foam 5E0807248E
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0853665R
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G Front Bumper Fog light Grille Cover Left N/S 5G0853665R
£42.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8074571
BMW F45 Active Tourer LCI M Sport Front Fog Cover Trim Panel Left N/S 8074571
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7302522
BMW F45 F46 F48 Front Lower Deformation Element Right O/S 7302522
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2038856121-CS
Mercedes W203 Front Bumper Corner Left N/S Trim Cubanite Silver-723 A2038856121
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0807651A
VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Front Bumper Reinforcement Crash Bar 5G0807651A
£123.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8L0807421C
Audi A3 8L Rear Bumper Upper Seal Gasket Rubber Sealing 8L0807421C
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7H0807489C
VW Volkswagen Transporter T5 Front Bumper Insert Cover Trim Left N/S 7H0807489C
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7H0807719
Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 Front Bumper Lower Grille Grid Panel 7H0807719
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7H0807109B
VW Transporter T5 Front Bumper Carrier Support Reinforcement Bar 7H0807109B
£47.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2048807940-OB
Mercedes W204 Rear Bumper Avantgarde Trim Panel Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
£237.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1718850125-IRS1
Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
£170.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8057507-BS
BMW E82 E88 Front Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£265.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 98650541100-MER
Porsche Boxster 986 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Meridian Metallic - 6A7
£170.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E5807303A-LIB
Audi A4 B7 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Liquid Blue Metallic - Y5J
£189.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6C6807421P-DBL
Volkswagen VW Polo 6R GTI Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Deep Black - C9X
£189.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95550554900
Porsche Cayenne 955 Front Slam Panel Cowling Radiator Mount Bracket 7L0805551A
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G5807454C
Audi A6 C7 Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Holder Support Right O/S 4G5807454C
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95550510900
Porsche Cayenne 955 Front Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar 95550510900
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7L5807863C
Porsche Cayenne 955 9PA Rear Bumper Bracket Holder Support Centre 7L5807863C
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95550558703
Porsche Cayenne 955 9PA Rear Bumper Bracket Support Mount Centre 95550558703
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6JL853666
Seat Ibiza 6J FR Front Bumper Side Grille Cover Trim Panel Right O/S 6JL853666
£37.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6JL853665
Seat Ibiza 6J FR Front Bumper Side Grille Cover Trim Panel Left N/S 6JL853665
£37.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2118801640-ING
Mercedes W211 Front Bumper Trim Panel Indium Grey Metallic - 963
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95550531311
Porsche Cayenne 955 Rear Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar 95550531311
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K6807417A-TRE
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk6 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Tornado Red - LY3D
£113.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9880360-MGM
Mini F60 LCI Countryman Bumper Rear Trim Panel JCW PDC Moonwalk Grey - B71
£474.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7292991-IBB
BMW F30 F31 Front Bumper Complete Trim Panel Imperial Blue Metallic - A89
£379.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1Z5807421B-RAB
Skoda Octavia Mk2 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover VRS Race Blue Metallic - F5W
£237.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5P0807109B
Seat Altea Front Bumper Carrier Crash Reinforcement Bar Reinforcer 5P0807109B
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2468851222
Mercedes W246 Front Bumper Grille Cover Trim Panel Left N/S A2468851222
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V3807217A
Audi S3 8V Front Bumper Crash Reinforcement Bar Trim Panel Cover 8V3807217A
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G6807863C
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Rear Centre Bumper Bracket Holder Mount Trim 5G6807863C
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2116202834-1
Mercedes W211 Front Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar A2116202834
£47.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2128851163
Mercedes S212 Mount Bracket Holder Lateral Rear Bumper Left N/S A2128851163
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2128852723
Mercedes W212 S212 Front Bumper Lower Grille Cover Trim Left N/S A2128852723
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2128852823
Mercedes W212 Front Bumper Grille Cover Panel Bottom Trim Right O/S A2128852823
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 986505832
Porsche Boxster 986 Exhaust Heat Shield Bumper Right O/S 986505832
£56.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7226939-3
BMW X5 E70 E70 LCI Centre Guide Rear Bumper Mount Support Bracket 7226939
£23.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V3807521H
Audi S3 8V Rear Bumper Double Diffuser S-Line Trim Panel Cover 8V3807521H
£113.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G6807417BQ-ATLB
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Bumper Rear R-Line Trim Panel Atlantic Blue - C9B
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7161499-MB
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Monacoblau Blue Metallic - A35
£142.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G6807417BQ-PWH
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Pure White - C9A
£113.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7223165
BMW F06 F06N F12 F13 Rear Bumper Carrier Mount Bracket Rear Left N/S 7223165
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8063451-1
BMW F20 F21 LCI Guide For Rear Bumper Side Left N/S 8063451
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T8807067C-MOG
Audi A5 8T Sportback Rear Bumper Trim Panel Monsoon Grey Metallic - X7R
£189.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A4538800140-TIG
Smart Fortwo C453 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Titania Grey Matt - EAI
£170.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W6807067AC-MYB
Audi RS5 F5 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Maxton Diffuser Mythical Black Metallic - Y9T
£379.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0807217FN-PWH
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Front Bumper Facelift Trim Panel Cover Pure White - C9A
£379.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2128600108-CW
Mercedes W212 Front Bumper Headlight Washer Cover Cap Left N/S Calcite White 650
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0034438-SRT
BMW Z4 E85 Convertible Rear Bumper PDC Trim Panel Stratus Grey Metallic - 440
£142.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8065888-BS
BMW X6 F16 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£474.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8060889-GSB1
BMW F32 F33 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Glacier Silver Metallic - A83
£474.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0038567-BS
BMW E92 LCI Washer Nozzle Cover Flap Left Black Sapphire Metallic 7253393
£18.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A4536400000
Smart Fortwo C453 Rear Bumper Carrier Cross Member Support Bar A4536400000
£66.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A4538260340
Smart ForTwo C453 Front Fog Light Cover Panel Trim Instert Left N/S A4538260340
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2188800203
Mercedes W218 C218 Support Bracket Mount Bumper Right Rear O/S A2188851265
£13.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1778858600-1
Mercedes W177 Bumper Grille Trim Panel Front Right O/S A1778858600
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1T0807581-1
VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Front Bumper Carrier Support Reinforcement Bar 1T0807581
£28.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3D5807861D
VW Phaeton 3D Rear Bumper Centre Middle Mount Support Bracket 3D5807864C
£37.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K8805813
VW Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Front Radiator Grille Support Mount Bracket 1K8805813
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W6955276B-MYB
Audi A5 F5 Headlight Washer Nozzle Cap Right O/S Mythical Black Metallic Y9T
£32.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95B807650AA-CHA
Porsche Macan 95B Rear Bumper Trim Panel Sport Design Chalk - M9A
£569.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0395228-DSB
BMW E60 E61 M Sport Rear Bumper Diffuser Cover Trim Tiefseeblau Metallic - A76
£75.95
Free delivery - Wed, Dec 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5E5807421C-BMA
Skoda Octavia 5E Rear Bumper RS Trim Panel Cover Black Magic Pearl - F9R
£284.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95B807417G-MIBL
Porsche Macan 95B Rear Bumper Trim Panel Sport Midnight Blue Metallic - M5F
£474.95
Free delivery - Thu, Dec 18
If paid before 14:00
Car bumpers and mounting parts – proven components for various brands
Bumper inserts, covers and mounts – fit, durability, safety
Bumpers aren't just aesthetic elements; they're crucial components that protect your car from damage in minor collisions. Combined with the right bumper parts, such as brackets, grilles, and guards, they provide safety and improve the vehicle's aerodynamics. At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts. for bumpers, perfectly matched to BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , Mini and many others .
Definition and functions of a car bumper
A car bumper is a body component mounted on the front and rear of a vehicle. Its primary function is to absorb energy from minor impacts and protect key components such as the radiator, headlights, and exhaust system. According to European standards, a bumper should withstand a collision at speeds up to 4 km/h without significant structural damage. In practice, this means that even a minor parking lot collision doesn't necessarily require a costly repair of the entire front end of the vehicle.
What items are included in bumpers and parts?
Bumpers and their components are a set of components that serve both protective and aesthetic purposes. Key elements include:
- Front and rear bumpers – Protects the front and rear of the vehicle from damage during minor collisions.
- Grilles and air intakes – Provide adequate airflow to cool the engine and increase the vehicle’s aerodynamics.
- Underbody and wheel arch guards – Protect the underbody from mud, water and stones that could damage other parts of the car.
- Brackets and handles – They hold the bumpers in the correct position, ensuring their stability.
- Bumpers and reinforcements – They are responsible for absorbing impact energy during a collision, reducing the risk of damage to other body parts.
- Bumper inserts and covers – They provide additional protection for the bumper structure and improve its aesthetics and aerodynamics. Each of these components must be precisely matched to the vehicle model to ensure the perfect combination of protection and aesthetics.
Compatibility and fit for models
Bumper selection varies depending on the vehicle make and model. For example:
- BMW E90 M bumpers package They have different mountings and embossing than the standard versions, which affects the appearance and aerodynamics of the car.
- BMW E46 M Package bumpers are designed with a sporty character in mind – with larger air intakes and stronger body lines.
- In the case of the BMW E36, design differences between the sedan, coupe and compact versions mean that not all bumpers are interchangeable between models.
- For cars of popular brands such as Peugeot 307, both standard and sport versions of the bumpers are available, which can be adjusted depending on aesthetic and functional needs.
Why is it worth taking care of bumpers and their parts?
Functional and aesthetically pleasing bumpers are not only a matter of appearance but also safety. Damaged or improperly installed components can lead to:
- Less protection against damage in the event of a collision.
- Reduced vehicle aerodynamics, which affects fuel consumption.
- Deterioration of aesthetics, which may reduce the market value of the vehicle. At the Global Parts store we offer original used car parts , which allow you to restore the full functionality and aesthetics of the bumpers.
How to choose the right bumpers and parts?
When choosing bumpers and parts such as grilles, covers or brackets, it is worth paying attention to:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every car make and model requires precisely matched components. At Global Parts , you'll find bumpers perfectly suited to brands like BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , Mini , and many more .
- Technical condition – Used parts should be free from cracks, corrosion and other damage.
- Material – Bumpers and their components can be made of plastic, aluminum, or composites. Choosing the right material affects durability and appearance.
Table: Typical symptoms and bumper compatibility
| Symptom/problem | Possible cause | Solution/part | Sample models |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bumper sticks out from the bodywork | Damaged brackets or handles | Replacing brackets/clips | BMW E46, Peugeot 307 |
| No air intake grille | Collision damage | Installing a new grille | BMW E90 M package, Audi A4 |
| Crack in bumper corner | Parking collision | Replacing the cover/entire bumper | BMW E36, VW Golf V |
| Decrease in aerodynamics | No lower covers or wheel arches | Installation of covers and inserts | Mercedes W204, Mini Cooper |
Why choose used bumpers and parts?
Car parts Second-hand is the perfect solution for those looking for quality at an affordable price. By choosing used bumpers and their parts, you gain:
- Lower costs – Used components are cheaper than new ones, but offer the same high quality.
- Ecology – You support recycling and reduce the amount of automotive waste.
- Wide selection – Our offer includes bumpers and parts for the most popular car brands.
Examples of popular applications
- BMW drivers often choose to install bumpers from sports packages (M package) to give the car a more dynamic look and improve air flow to the brake cooler .
- Peugeot 307 owners choose reinforced versions of bumpers that are better suited to city traffic.
- In the case of the BMW E36 and E46, you can notice that the bumpers of the coupe and sedan versions differ in dimensions and the shape of the corners, which is important when fitting to the bodywork.
How to take care of bumpers and their parts?
To keep your bumpers and their parts looking good and functioning properly for years, it is worth remembering a few rules:
- Wash your bumpers regularly and remove dirt such as mud, salt and insect remains.
- Check the condition of the brackets and handles to ensure the bumper is stable.
- In case of cracks, scratches or other damage, replace the damaged parts as soon as possible. At Global Parts you will find suitable used car parts that will allow you to repair your bumpers quickly and effectively.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about car bumpers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of a car bumper? | A bumper is a bodywork element mounted on the front and rear of a vehicle, whose purpose is to protect the car from damage in minor collisions and to improve aerodynamics. |
| What is the difference between the M bumper package and the standard one? | BMW M package bumpers (e.g. E90, E46) have a sporty look, larger air intakes and are designed to improve aerodynamics and engine cooling. |
| What parts are included in the bumper? | The bumper consists of: the housing itself, air intake grilles, inserts, covers, brackets and handles, as well as reinforcing elements that absorb impact energy. |
| Does the bumper from the BMW E36 sedan fit the coupe version? | Not always – BMW E36 bumpers may vary in shape and dimensions depending on the body style. It's recommended to choose them based on the VIN or the manufacturer's designated markings. |
| How can you tell if your bumper needs replacing? | Typical symptoms include cracks, lack of stability, loose mountings or missing components such as grilles or covers. |
| Is it worth buying used bumpers? | Used bumpers are cheaper than new ones and, when properly fitted, provide full functionality and aesthetics. |
| Do bumpers affect fuel consumption? | Yes – the lack of lower fairings and aerodynamic elements in the bumper can increase air resistance, which increases fuel consumption by up to 2–3% in highway driving. |
Summary: bumpers and parts at the Global Parts Automotive Store
Bumpers and their parts are an essential part of every vehicle, combining functionality, safety, and aesthetics. By maintaining their technical condition, you ensure protection and style on every journey. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of genuine used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for a BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , or Mini, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .