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. 0033538-TS
BMW E90 Front Bumper Panel Trim M Sport Complete E91 Titansilber Silver - 354
£237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2212611-LMB
BMW X1 E84 Rear Bumper M Sport Complete Trim Panel PDC Le Mans Blue - 381
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. P0036878-SCG
BMW 3 Series E90 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Spacegrau Grey A52 7202671
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7348578-1
BMW F45 Boot Lid Spoiler Trunk Tailgate Holder Carrier Bracket Fairing 7348578
£94.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0403466-WB
BMW X3 E83 M Sport Complete Front Bumper PDC Bluewater Blue Metallic - 896
£759.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0034474-TS5
Bumper Rear BMW E92 E93 Trim Panel PDC Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic - 354
£132.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7058521
BMW E81 E87 Rear Bumper Guide Bracket Holder Mount 7058521
£32.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7056946-DSB
BMW 5 Series E60 Front Bumper Headligh Flap Cover Right O/S Tiefseeblau 7056948
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7285962-RED
BMW F10 F11 Front Bumper Trim Panel Surround View Burgundy Red Painted
£332.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8046127
BMW E82 E88 M Sport Pressure Lip Seal Wheel Arch Trim Front Left N/S 8046127
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0035909-MTB1
BMW E81 E87 LCI Complete Front Bumper Trim PDC Montegoblau Montego Blue - A51
£161.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7429752-SCH
Rear Bumper BMW F20 F21 LCI Trim Panel Covering Schwarz 2 Black - 668
£94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0036878-AW
Rear Bumper Flap BMW E90 LCI Cover Towing Eye Alpinweiss Alpine White 7202671
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7146645-2
BMW E90 E91 Bumper Support Carrier Reinforcement Front 7146645
£56.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0422357-DSB1
BMW E61 LCI Touring Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76
£123.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7158448-PRIM
BMW X5 E70 Cover Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Right O/S Primed Black 7158448
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7060797
BMW E61 Touring Rear Bumper Centre Mounting Support Holder Carrier 7060797
£23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0032633-BS1
BMW E87 Bumper Rear Trim Strip Moulding Guard Cover PDC Black Sapphire - 475
£37.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0034474-SCG1
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Panel PDC Spacegrau Space Grey Metallic - A52
£113.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8044934-SIL
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Coupe Convertible M Sport Silverstone II Metallic - A29
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8037277-AW1
BMW X5 E70 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7332683-AW
BMW F10 F11 LCI Washer Cover Front Bumper Left N/S 7332683 Alpinweiss 3 - 300
£18.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8065888-CAR
Rear Bumper BMW X6 F16 M Sport Trim Panel PDC Carbonschwarz Black Metallic - 416
£474.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7301463-KAR
BMW F20 F21 Towing Eye Cover Rear Bumper Hook Flap Cap Crimson Red - A61
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0010150-BS
BMW X5 SERIES E53 Front Bumper Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£170.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8060889-BS
BMW F32 F33 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£379.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7260498-1
BMW F30 F31 Front Bumper Grille Sport Frame Right O/S Kidney Cover Chrom 7260498
£18.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7266193-1
BMW F20 F21 F30 Bumper Deformation Element Front Lower Left N/S 7266193
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7158447-PRIM
BMW X5 E70 Cover Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Left N/S Primed 7158447
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8053876-TS
BMW F10 Front Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Surround View Titansilber Metallic - 354
£474.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7318753
Bumper Bracket BMW F46 Rear Left N/S Side Guide Mounting Holder 7318753
£18.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0149245-TS
BMW E60 E61 Front Bumper Trim Panel Titansilber Titan Silver Metallic - 354
£170.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0433104-JEREZ
BMW E92 E93 M3 Rear Bumper PDC Jerezschwarz Jerez Black Metallic - A73
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0037061-SCG
Front Bumper BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Complete Trim Panel Spacegrau Grey - A52
£522.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8037282-CAR1
BMW X5 E70 M Sport Rear Bumper Right O/S Lateral Trim Panel Carbon Black - 416
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0033543-LMB
BMW E91 Touring Bumper Rear M Sport Trim Panel Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381
£237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8060889-GSB
BMW F32 F33 M Sport Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Glacier Silver Metallic - A83
£569.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8044934-SG2
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Coupe Convertible M Sport PDC Sparkling Graphite - A22
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8074426
BMW F40 Rear Bumper Diffuser M Sport M135i Bottom Trim Panel Insert 8074426
£142.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7293776
BMW Gran Turismo F34 Guide Bumper Bracket Rear Right O/S 7293776
£37.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7898876-TS
Rear Bumper BMW F01 Saloon M Sport Complete Trim Panel Titan Silver - 354
£303.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7345036-BS2
BMW X1 E84 Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC X Line Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0032630-BS8
BMW 1 SERIES 8 E87 Trim Panel Bumper Rear PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0036311-AW3
BMW E82 E88 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7892111
Fog Light Support BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Foglight Lamp Mount Left N/S 7892111
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0150251-BS
Rear Bumper Flap BMW E60 Cover Towing Eye Black Sapphire Metallic 475 7033711
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0034469-MTB
BMW E92 E93 Bumper Front Trim Panel Montegoblau Montego Blue Metallic - A51
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0403470-BS-1
BMW X3 E83 Bumper Rear M Sport PDC Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0409897-SBG
BMW X3 E83 Front Bumper PDC Headlight Cleaning Silbergrau Grey Metallic - A08
£379.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7255393
Front Bumper Top Carrier BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F32 Beam Reinforcer Bar 7255393
£94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7203826
BMW F01 F02 F03 F04 Front Bumper Camera Bracket Mount Holder Right O/S 7203826
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2212611-AW
BMW X1 E84 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Alpinweiss White - 300
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0036837-SCG2
BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Bumper Trim Panel Complete Spacegrau Grey - A52
£284.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8052106
BMW E88 Front Bumper Centre Grille Guide Mount Trim Support Bracket 8052106
£28.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7227779-PG
BMW X5 E70 Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Cover Perlite Grey - 747 7227779
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8037281-CAR1
Bumper Lateral Panel BMW X5 E70 M Sport Rear Left N/S Trim Carbon Black - 416
£66.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9071070-OB
BMW E46 Saloon Rear Bumper Trim Panel Orientblau Blue Metallic - 317
£94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7162628
BMW X5 E70 Brake Mount Right O/S Air Duct Engine Compartment Room Bracket
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8054512
BMW F32 F33 F36 Front Bumper Support Right Fog Lamp Bracket Holder 8054512
£18.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7203825
BMW F01 F02 F03 F04 Front Bumper Camera Bracket Mount Holder Left N/S 7203827
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0038876-KAR1
BMW F20 F21 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61
£94.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0430323-CAR
BMW X5 E70 E70N Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Left N/S Carbonschwarz - 416
£23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8055147-EB
BMW F20 F21 Front Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Estoril Blau Metallic - B45
£474.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0138895-AW
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 E67 Front Bumper Headlight Flap Cover Right O/S Alpinweiss
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8048132
BMW X3 F25 M Sport Rear Bumper Diffuser Lower Centre Trim Cover Panel 8048132
£66.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8045455-2
BMW E82 E88 M Sport Rear Bumper Bottom Trim Panel Diffuser Insert 8045455
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0033550-AW
BMW E81 E87 Front Bumper M Sport Trim Panel Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300
£332.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7162123
BMW Z4 E85 E86 Petrol Engine Acoustic Cover Trim Panel 7062811
£28.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8062194
BMW F87 M2 Retaining Strip Sill Rear Right O/S RH4 8062194
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2223018-CAR1
Rear Bumper BMW F10 Trim Panel Cover M Sport PDC Carbon Black Metallic - 416
£332.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0034476-BS
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Black Sapphire Metallic - 475 0034476
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7174450
BMW E87 LCI E81 E82 E88 Bumper Top Active Cooling Flap System 7174450
£75.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0031138-STG
BMW Z4 E85 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Cap 0031138 Sterlinggrau Metallic - 472
£18.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8062193
BMW F87 M2 Retaining Strip Sill Rear Left N/S LH4 8062193
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8064118-AW
BMW X4 F26 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover PDC M Sport Alpinweiss 3 White - 300
£379.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0037058-AW
BMW E90 LCI M Sport Flap Towing Front Bumper Alpinweiss Alpine White 7891390
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8038282-BS
BMW X5 E70 Rear Bumper Flap Towing Eye Cap Flap Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7016056
BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Bumper Shock Absorber Front N/S 7016056
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0150251-TGR
BMW E60 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Hook Flap Cover 7033711 Titangrau II Metallic A08
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8065432
BMW F87 M2 Supporting Strip Side Sill Middle Right O/S RH2 8065432
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7201970
BMW E90 E91 LCI Front Bumper Centre Grille Chrome Right O/S 7201970
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Part no. P0399078-TDB
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Bumper Guard Strip Rear Left N/S Toledoblau Metallic Blue
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8037281-DSB
BMW X5 E70 M Sport Rear BumperLateral Trim Panel Left N/S Tiefseeblau Blue A76
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0010150-TPB
BMW X5 Series E53 Front Bumper Panel PDC Topasblau Topaz Blue Metallic - 361
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0302439-BS
BMW X3 E83 Complete Front Bumper Cover PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0036377-MTB
BMW E81 E87 LCI Flap Towing Eye Rear Bumper Montegoblau Montego Blue 7166598
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2993568-KAS1
BMW X1 E84 Complete Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC Kaschmirsilber Silver - A72
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7207111
BMW F11 Touring Rear Bumper Mount Bracket Guide Left N/S Side 7207111
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8044934-BS9
BMW E92 E93 Rear Bumper M Sport Trim Panel PDC Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7057403
Bumper Carrier Mini R50 R52 R53 Reinforcement Absorber Rear Body Part 7057403
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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Part no. 7274658
Bumper Reinforcement BMW X3 F25 Front Right O/S Crash Bar Carrier 7274658
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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Part no. 2147603-BS
BMW X6 E71 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Black Sapphire Metallic - 475
£379.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
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Part no. 7345036-SPB
BMW X1 E84 Rear Bumper Trim Panel PDC S Line Sparkling Bronze Metallic - B06
£237.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7278474-SCH
Rear Bumper BMW X3 F25 Trim Panel Cover PDC X Line Schwarz 2 Black - 668
£189.95
Free delivery - Mon, Nov 03
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7012289
BMW E65 E66 E67 Rear Left N/S Bumper Mounting Bracket 7012289
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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Part no. 0035913-MTB
BMW E81 E87 LCI Rear Bumper Protective Strip PDC Montegoblau Blue - A51
£47.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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Part no. 7201969
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Front Bumper Centre Grille Chrome Left N/S 7201969
£13.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0420661-MTB
BMW X3 E83 LCI Towing Eye Hook Cover Cap Rear Bumper Flap Montego Blue - A51
£23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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Part no. 0430328-SCG1
BMW X5 E70 Bumper Corner Rear Right O/S Trim Cover Side Spacegrau Grey - A52
£23.95
Free delivery - Fri, Oct 31
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 .