Generation & production phase
Record the generation you know and whether the car is pre-facelift or facelift. A registration year is a starting point, not a substitute for checking the actual bodywork.
THE EXTERIOR BUYING GUIDEThe right detail.
The right detail.
The right starting point.
A spoiler or splitter starts with the shape you like. Choosing the right version means looking more closely at the car, the part and how they come together.
01 / START WITH THE CAR
More than the model badge.
Two cars with the same name can have different bumpers, boot lids and mounting areas. These are the details worth keeping together.
Body style
Be specific: Saloon, Estate, Coupé, Cabriolet or Hatchback. A boot-lid spoiler for a Saloon does not establish a match for an Estate in the same model family.
The bumper fitted now
Show the whole bumper and its lower edge. Record the trim and any replacement bumper, existing diffuser, splitter or other bodywork changes.
The mounting area
Keep a close view of the surfaces and edges the part will meet. For rear parts, include the exhaust openings and the original lower section.
02 / LOOK & CONSTRUCTIONA finish is part
A finish is part
of the specification.
Choose the appearance you want, then establish exactly how the selected version is made and finished.
- Gloss black
- Describes an appearance. Confirm the base material, finish and whether the part arrives ready to fit or needs preparation.
- Carbon appearance
- A visible weave or a carbon-style name does not establish construction. Ask for the actual material and finish specification.
- The image you see
- Studio references and photo previews explain the shape and look. They do not establish dimensions, physical stock or the contents of a supplied kit.
03 / COMPARE THE WHOLE PART
What comes with the shape?
A lip, surround and complete replacement section can be different products. Get the selected version and complete scope written down before comparing totals.
The part itself
- Exact version and number of pieces.
- Dimensions and the body or bumper it is intended for.
- Material, finish and any preparation required.
- Whether original sections are retained, removed or replaced.
Everything around it
- Fixings, brackets, adhesives or other fitting materials.
- Product-specific instructions and fitting requirements.
- Installation work and any additional accessories.
- Final price, delivery arrangements and applicable support terms.
MAKE THE FIRST CHECK EASIER
Explore a photo preview Four views worth keeping.
One full-car view, one straight view of the relevant end, one close view of the mounting area and one view of existing parts or exhaust openings. Keep the car safely parked when taking photographs.
04 / PLAN THE FITTINGAgree the work.
Agree the work.
Then make the change.
Have an experienced installer review the selected part and the actual fitting area before original components are removed.
Mounting & clearance
Confirm the product-specific fixing method, access needed and any drilling or permanent alteration before work starts. Review the finished clearances and how the new part meets the original bodywork.
Finish & care
Ask for the care guidance for the exact material, finish and fixing method. Cleaning products, curing times and maintenance requirements should come from that specification rather than a similar-looking part.
Ask about a part or fitting detail ↗BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
The questions behind a better fit.
My model and year are listed. Is the fit confirmed?
They narrow the search. The body, production phase and bumper still matter. Use the item’s named generation and fitting note, then keep clear photos of the actual mounting area with your request.
Will an M Sport, AMG Line or S line part fit a standard bumper?
A trim badge alone does not establish the bumper shape or mounting points. Name the bumper fitted now, including any replacement or previous modification. Confirm the exact part against that bumper.
Does “universal” mean it will fit every car?
No. It describes a vehicle-neutral design in this catalogue. Width, shape, mounting surface, clearances and the fitting method still need checking against the individual car.
Is a carbon appearance the same as carbon-fibre construction?
No. An image or finish name does not establish the material beneath it. Ask for the written material specification of the selected version and whether the finish is a surface effect, a skin or part of the construction.
Does the product image show everything in the box?
Treat it as a visual reference until the supplied contents are confirmed. Check the number of sections, any separate extensions or surrounds, the fixing hardware and whether adhesives, brackets or other accessories are supplied.
Can a photo preview prove the part fits?
A preview helps you judge the appearance on a photo of your car. It cannot measure a mounting surface, show hidden fixings or establish clearance. Keep the visual decision and the physical fitting check together.
YOUR NEXT STEPChoose the line.
Choose the line.
Keep the detail with it.
Add the part you like to your basket with the car and the details you know. Use the fitment request to keep the checks together before an order.