Car Seats and Rear Benches
More informationAt the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including seats and couches for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The seats and couches 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. 0390203002
Mercedes W204 Front Seat Motor Right O/S Adjuster Motor Actuator 0390203002
£18.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7318986
BMW 7 Series F01 F02 F03 LCI Finisher Upper Rail Exterior Cover Seat Right O/S
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1769109101-1
Mercedes W176 Front Left N/S Seat Fabric Imitation Leather Microfibre Black
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1769108601-1
Mercedes W176 Front Seat Right Driver Cloth Leather Black A1769108601
£180.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7350142-2
Front Seat BMW F10 F11 LCI Right O/S Heated Interior Leather Dakota Black
£237.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2751365
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 LCI Rear Seat Striker Adjustable Lock Latch Left N/S
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7146918
BMW E90 E91 Half Leather Citrus Rear Seat Couch Base Bench Anthracite
£61.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7283922
BMW F30 F80 M3 F82 M4 Unlocking Unit Rear Seat Right Left O/N/S 7283922
£18.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7146833
BMW 3 Series E90 Beige Leather Dakota Interior Rear Seat Couch Bench Base
£66.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8055048
BMW F20 M Sport Front Right Sport Seat O/S Cloth Hexagon / Alcantara Anthracite
£189.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7295103
BMW 1 3 Series F20 Cloth Fabric Move / Anthracite Front Left N/S Seat
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7051349
BMW Mini R50 Rear Seat Back Cover Bench Sofa Base Cloth Panther Black Kaleido
£47.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6979645
Trim Seat BMW E81 E87 E90 E92 Outer Seat Front Left N/S 6979643
£18.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7257088
BMW E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Couch Base Bench Sofa Leather Dakota Oyster
£66.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2049102347-1
Leather Seat Mercedes W204 S204 Sport Seat Front Left N/S Cloth Leather
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2469107700
Mercedes W176 W246 Front Seat Cover Panel Trim Black A2469107700
£33.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9805153
Mini Cooper R60 Countryman Front Left N/S Sport Seat Cloth / Leather Tobacco
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6968770
BMW E87 LCI Seat Cover Cloth Interior Rear Seats Couch Bench Anthracite
£51.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6956378
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 Black Leather Interior Front Right O/S Side Seat
£113.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7246857-2
BMW E90 E91 LCI M Sport Seat Front Left N/S Interior Black Leather Dakota
£180.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-9148871
BMW E93 Cabrio Convertible Sport Heated Black Leather Front Left N/S Seat Memory
£208.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9810232
Mini Cooper R61 Paceman Sport Fabric Leather Carbon Black Front Right O/S Seat
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7309819
BMW 3 Series F30 Rear Left Seat N/S Backrest Cover Leather Dakota Black
£94.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7247320
BMW E81 E82 Seat M Sport Black Leather Front Right O/S
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1486275
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Front Seat Outer Left N/S Covering Trim 148627
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7309692
BMW F30 Rear Seat Bench Couch Sofa Cover Leather Dakota Korallrot Coral Red
£113.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2992776-1
Front Seat BMW X1 E84 Heated M Sport Right O/S Leather Nevada Black
£208.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7320067
BMW F21 Rear Seat Bench Couch Sofa Seat Covering Leather Dakota Coral Red
£94.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7160594
BMW 1 3 Series E87 LCI E90 LCI E91 LCI Front Seat Right Belt Buckle Guard Cover
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7129284
BMW 1 3 Series E82 E90 E92 Child Seat Holder Black Schwarz 7129284
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7212156-1
BMW E90 E91 LCI Seat Front Right O/S Interior Cloth Vertex Anthracite
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8038542
BMW 1 Series E81 1 Black Cloth Faux Leather Interior Rear Seat Bench Couch
£56.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7130764-1
BMW 1 Series E87 Cloth Fabric Interior Front Right O/S Seat with Airbag
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-A1699191120
Mercedes A B Class W169 W245 Rear Left N/S Trim Cover Seat Rail A1699191120
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9124297
BMW E81 E82 E88 Sports Front Seat Thigh Support Carrier Cover Network
£18.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7249447
BMW 5 Series E61 Touring Interior Rear Seat Couch Bench Base Black Leather
£61.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7249321-4
BMW E60 E61 Leather Dakota Black Front Right O/S Seat Interior Driver
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6956377-1
Front Seat BMW E90 E91 Left N/S Heated Black Leather Dakota Interior
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-9382456
Seat Adjusting Switch BMW F20 F21 LCI F30 Front Right Seat Memory Lumbar 9382456
£75.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7284012
BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Front Seat Lordosis Pad Lumbar Support Pump
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9806615-1
Mini Cooper One R60 Front Sport Seat Black Leather Lounge Left N/S
£170.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9110008
BMW E93 E93N LCI Rear Seat Ski Bag Skibag Flap Black 9110008
£37.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7344584-1
Mini Cooper One F60 Front Right O/S Cloth Seat Fabric Firework / Carbon Black
£189.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8251489
BMW 6 X5 Series E53 E64 Front Seat Backrest Adjustment Actuator 8251489
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1698603805
Mercedes-Benz A B Class W169 W245 Front Right Seat Driver Airbag A1698603805
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9239258
Sensor Mat BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Passenger Seat Occupation Recognition Unit 9239258
£75.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7254144
BMW F10 F11 Rear Seat Bench Base Couch Cover Leather Dakota Oyster 7254144
£118.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8055047
BMW F20 M Sport Front Left Sport Seat N/S Cloth Hexagon / Alcantara / Anthracite
£189.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7016685
BMW Z4 Series E85 Trunk Panel Trim Cover Left N/S Covering Black 7016685
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9164826
BMW E81 E82 Front Right O/S Seat Cover Cloth Elektra Anthrazit
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3411932
BMW X3 E83 Seat Isofix Mount Cover Sandbeige Beige 3410244
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7314013
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 Exterior Front Left Seat Rail Cover N/S 7314013
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2129100347-1
Front Seat Mercedes W212 Left N/S Heated Leather Black A2129100347
£161.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9182144
BMW F01 F10 F11 Occupancy Mat Front Passenger Seat Sensor Control Unit 9182144
£47.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7233771
Mini R55 R56 Seat Bench Rear Sofa Couch Half Leather Ray Carbon Black
£47.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7153619
Seat Air Module BMW E90 E91 Front Left N/S Seat Side Air Unit Black 7153619
£23.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7140508
BMW E87 E90 E91 LCI Front Right O/S Belt Catch Seat Black 7118492
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6956377
BMW E90 E91 Seat Front Left N/S Interior Leather Black
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7939562
Mini Cooper F56 Rear Seat Bench Couch Cloth Leather Carbon Black Diamond
£85.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7246508
BMW 3 Series E90 LCI Black Leather Rear Seat Couch Base Bench Sofa
£80.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7309664
BMW F30 Rear Seat Bench Couch Sofa Cloth Fabric Anthracite Red 7309664
£66.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7072954-2
Front Seat Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper One Right O/S Sport Cloth Fabric Space Black
£94.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-7253639
BMW E93 Cabrio Interior Sport Cream Beige Leather Front Left N/S Seat Memory
£237.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8039672
Seat Thigh Support BMW E81 E82 E88 Sport Front Support Carrier Cover Flashpoint
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7295140-2
BMW F30 F31 Front Right O/S Seat Heated Sport Black Leather Dakota Interior
£189.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9149161
BMW X5 X6 Series E70 E71 Front Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat 9149161
£61.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6977839
Mini R52 Rear Seat Bracket Latch Lock Mechanism HINTEN 6977839
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9164825
BMW E81 E82 Seat Front Left N/S Interior Cloth Fabric Elektra Anthrazit
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6970531-1
BMW E87 Seat Front Left Cloth Fabric Interior N/S Anthracite Network
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7121231
BMW 5 Series E61 E61N LCI Frame Seat Rear Bracket Mount Centre 7121231
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1699106947
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Fabric Leather Front Left N/S Seat Black Anthracite
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2059101147-2
Mercedes GLC X253 Front Right O/S Seat Black Leather Heated Electric Interior
£189.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9158985
BMW E81 E82 Side Section Finisher Imitation Leather Rear Seat Left N/S
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7284012-1
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Front Seat Lordosis Pad Lumbar Pump Support
£32.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7133145
Mini Cabrio R52 Rear Back Sofa Bench Seat Couch Cloth Fabric Molette Black
£47.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8036350
BMW E90 E91 E92 M Sport Alcantara Front Left Right N/O/S Cloth Headrest
£37.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6985588
Seat Cover BMW E81 E92 Release Adjust Trim Front Right Seat O/S Black 6977460
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7154735
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 R56 Rear Hatch Trunk Lid Striker 7154735
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7246648
BMW 3 E93 Cabrio Convertible Leather Rear Seat Backrest Cover Cream Beige
£51.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7309686
BMW 3 Series F30 Rear Seat Bench Couch Sofa Black Leather Dakota
£94.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9149497
BMW 5 7 Series F01 F10 Rear Seat Child Isofix Safety Cover Catch Latch 7220982
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7317711
Mini Cooper F55 F56 Rear Seat Lock Cargo Adjustment Unit Left N/S 7317711
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7295154
BMW 1 3 Series F20 F30 Sports Front Seat Thigh Support Carrier Cover 7161312
£28.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7843515-1
Front Seat BMW E90 E91 LCI Left N/S M Sport Black Leather Dakota Blue Stitching
£161.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7846220
BMW 3 Series F31 Cover Mounting Load Area Net Rear Right O/S 7264704
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8316670-1
BMW 5 7 X5 X6 E60 E65 E70 Front Seat Backrest Adjustment Drive Motor 8316670
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9156454-2
BMW E90 E91 M Sport Heated Black Leather Dakota Front Right O/S Interior Seat
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7073067
Mini Cooper One R50 Front Left N/S Cloth Seat Aqua Panther Black
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7063704
Mini Cooper One R50 Sport Panther Black Leather Profile Front Right O/S Seat
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7312545
BMW 1 3 Series E87 E90 F20 F30 Locking System Door Rear Catch Bracket 7248296
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9124289
BMW E81 Sport Seat Interior Cloth Fabric Anthracite Front Left N/S
£142.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7295133-1
BMW F20 Sport Front Seat Cloth Fabric Track / Anthracite Red Left N/S
£123.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8036389
BMW 3 Series E90 1 M Sport Cloth Rear Seat Interior Couch Bench Alcantara Black
£66.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-2753431-2
Mini R55 R56 Cloth Fabric Interior Front Left N/S Seat Cosmos Carbon Black
£75.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7132546-3
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Sport Front Seat Heated Leather Gravity Right O/S
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1769230100
Mercedes W176 Seat Isofix Cover Rear Bench Sofa Panel Mount Black A1769230100
£13.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-7063764-2
BMW E63 LCI Sport Black Leather Front Left N/S Passenger Seat Memory
£189.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7320060
BMW F21 Rear Seat Bench Couch Sofa Cloth Fabric Anthracite Red
£56.95
Free delivery - Tue, Sep 09
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7295110-1
Front Seat BMW F30 F31 Heated Black Leather Dakota Right O/S Driver's Side
£142.95
Free delivery - Wed, Sep 10
If paid before 14:00
Comfortable and durable car seats and benches – the best parts for your car
Car seats – what affects comfort and safety? Materials, adjustment and ergonomics
Do you dream of perfect comfort while driving? Our car seats and couches are the solution you've been waiting for! We offer a wide range of products that will meet the expectations of even the most demanding drivers. In the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide selection of used car parts , including seats and sofas, ideal for BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and other brands. In our online store with seats and sofas for all car brands, we take care of every detail. We focus on quality and functionality. Our car seats are not only comfortable - they are also safe. Thanks to modern technologies, they provide optimal support for the spine and stability while driving. The user-friendly interface of our store allows you to easily find the right model of car seats and sofas for the right car make and model. Choose an armchair or sofa tailored to your needs . Transform the interior of your car into a comfortable travel space with our products! We invite you to shop - see for yourself!
Choosing the Perfect Car Seats
Choosing the right seats for your car is a key element influencing travel comfort. Car seats and couches must not only be comfortable, but also aesthetic and functional. It is important that the model fits the vehicle interior and is integrated with the rest of the equipment. When choosing car seats, you should pay attention to several aspects :-
- Material of manufacture : Leather, velour or other fabrics have their advantages. Leather is elegant and easy to keep clean, while velour provides greater thermal comfort. Ergonomics : The chair should provide support for the spine and the ability to adjust the height and angle of the backrest. Safety : Modern car seats are equipped with systems that support passenger safety, such as automatic belt tightening systems or ISOFIX child restraint systems. Comfort : In today's age of electronics, most car seats are equipped with automation. Modules that allow you to control the seat and set it to your own driving preferences. You can't forget about aesthetics either. The couch or armchair should harmonize with the interior of the car. It is worth choosing a color and style that matches the dashboard and other elements of the car's cockpit interior. For people who value luxury, we recommend original sports seats with the manufacturer's logo . They are not only comfortable, but also add prestige and sporty character to the vehicle. Also remember about your budget: the prices of seats can vary significantly depending on the material of manufacture and additional functions. You can find both cheaper options for a few hundred zlotys and exclusive models costing a few thousand zlotys. Choosing the right car seats or couches requires considering several important issues related to the ergonomics, safety and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior. Make sure that the product you buy will meet all your expectations, both in terms of driving comfort and visual matching with the rest of your car's equipment! It is worth considering used car parts .
Car seats - Upholstery materials and durability and appearance
The material of the upholstery of car seats is of great importance for their durability and appearance. Different fabrics offer different tactile sensations and differ in their ease of keeping clean. When choosing a material, it is worth paying attention to its resistance to wear and aesthetics. One of the most popular choices is natural leather . This material is extremely elegant and adds luxury to the interior. Leather car seats are also easy to keep clean, which is a big plus for people who often travel with children or animals. However, leather can be less comfortable in winter and summer, which is why some models have ventilation or heating systems. Velour is another popular choice for car seats and couches. It is soft to the touch and provides high thermal comfort in both summer and winter. Velour car seats can be more difficult to keep clean because they absorb dirt more easily. Synthetic fabrics are an economical alternative to leather and velour. They are resistant to abrasion and relatively easy to clean. Synthetic fabric seats are available in a variety of colours and patterns, so they can be matched to the individual aesthetic preferences of the vehicle owner. Each type of material has its advantages and disadvantages : Leather : elegance, easy to clean; less thermally comfortable. Velour : thermal comfort, softness; more difficult to keep clean. Synthetic fabrics : durability, variety of patterns; economical solution. The final choice depends on the individual needs of the user and the specifics of the vehicle. Regardless of whether you decide on a sports seat with the manufacturer's logo or a classic couch - the right choice of material will affect the comfort of driving and the aesthetics of the interior of your car for many years!
The shape and size of the car seat as a style element
The shape and size of a car seat can completely change the character of the car interior and affect the comfort of driving. From modern lines to classic curves - each choice brings with it a different visual and functional experience. Make sure that the selected model fits the space available in your car. Don't forget about details such as headrests or armrests . These elements can significantly affect the comfort of using a car seat and its appearance in the car interior. Headrests should be adjustable to adapt to the height of passengers, and armrests can add luxury and increase travel comfort. Sports seats are another option for those who value the dynamic appearance of their car. Such a sports seat, often equipped with the manufacturer's logo, not only looks impressive, but also offers excellent lateral support during fast driving around corners.
Car seats and couches
If you are looking for perfect comfort in your car, our seats and sofas are just for you. We offer a wide selection of car seats and sofas adapted to brands such as BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and many others . Imagine a journey without back pain - our car seats provide optimal support for the spine thanks to modern technologies. Take care of the comfort of your passengers with our range of ergonomic seats. We take care of every detail in our online store. You will find models made of various materials: from elegant leather to cozy velour . Everyone will find something for themselves!!! Don't forget about the aesthetics of your car's interior. Match our car seats with the rest of your vehicle's equipment.
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