What is the construction and purpose of fenders, wheel arches, and fuel filler flaps?

Fenders, wheel arches, and fuel filler flaps are external body elements mounted respectively at the wheel edges, in wheel wells, and at the refueling area. A typical fender has a panel with contours and mounting points, the wheel arch appears as an internal cover made of plastic or other protective material, and the fuel filler flap includes the flap and hinge element. These parts are responsible for protecting the body, proper fitment, and aesthetic finishing of the vehicle's side zones.

What are fenders, wheel arches, and fuel filler flaps used for?

Fenders, wheel arches, and fuel filler flaps are used to cover sensitive areas of the body against water, mud, sand, and impacts from small stones. Their task is also to limit dirt within the wheel well and secure access to the fuel filler. Without these elements, paint damage, corrosion, and problems with the fitment of adjacent body parts occur more quickly.

What role does the wheel arch play?

The wheel arch is a cover for the wheel well that serves to separate the driving space from the internal parts of the body. It protects the paint, lines, mounts, and sheet metal edges from water and debris thrown from under the tire. Depending on the vehicle construction, it works with clips, underbody covers, and elements near the sill or bumper.

How to select a fender or fuel filler flap for a specific car version?

It is safest to compare the OEM number, mounting side, body version, and compatibility with the pre-facelift or facelift model. It is also worth checking the color, mounting holes, contours, and cooperating elements to avoid fitment problems after installation.

What symptoms indicate the need to replace a wheel arch or fender?

The most common signs are cracks, missing mounting parts, tire rubbing, loose covers, and growing traces of corrosion on the edges. Replacement is also prompted by the element clearly protruding from the body line or difficulty in properly connecting with adjacent parts.

How to care for fenders, wheel arches, and fuel filler flaps after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly removing mud and salt from the body edges, checking the condition of the clips, and verifying that the element has not loosened while driving. It is also good practice to observe gaps and contact points with the paint, as a quick reaction to abrasions helps limit the development of corrosion.

Panels

At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts including mudguards, wheel arches and fuel filler caps for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The mudguards, wheel arches and fuel filler caps we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are getting a top-class product.

More information

Find it faster

Match to your vehicle

Make

Mercedes W166 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Pot Carrier Mount Housing A1666300167

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7438441-AW1

BMW F32 F33 Side Panel Wing Fender M Sport Front Left N/S Alpinweiss White - 300

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2993155-BS2

BMW X1 E84 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Black Sapphire Metallic - 475

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 9621597-EB

BMW F30 F31 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Left N/S Estoril Blue Metallic - B45

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7248660-SCH1

BMW F10 F11 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Side Panel Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135679-SG5

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Sparkling Graphite - A22

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7248660-CAR

BMW F10 F11 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Side Panel Carbon Black Metallic - 416

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7267328-SCH

BMW X3 F25 Headlight Fender Bracket Front Right O/S Holder Schwarz 2 668 7267328

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7111430-TS1

BMW E60 E61 Side Panel Front Right Wing Fender O/S Titan Silver Metallic - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 83A821021-NAG

Audi Q3 F3 Sportback Front Fender Wing Panel Left N/S Nardo Grey - Y7C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7133228-SCH2

BMW E81 E87 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Right O/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754725-ASB2

Mini R55 R56 R57 R58 Side Panel Front Left Wing N/S Astro Black Metallic - A25

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7N0809857A-WHS

Seat Alhambra 7N Fuel Filler Flap Cap Cover 7N0809857A White Silver Metallic B9Z

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135680-SG3

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Sparkling Graphite - A22

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7001027-LMB

BMW X5 Series E53 Fill In Flap Fuel Cover Le Mans Blau Blue Metallic 381

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8X0821105A-MGW

Audi A1 8X Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Cover Glacier White Pearl - S9R

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4F5809907C-OGM

Audi A6 C6 Fuel Flap Cover Fill In Flap Filler Cap Oyster Grey Metallic - Z7Q

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7151639-SBG

BMW Z4 E85 Side Panel Wing Fender Rear Left N/S Silbergrau Silver Grey - A08

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688800818-MOON

Mercedes-Benz A W168 Front Right O/S Side Panel Wing Fender Moonlight Silver

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4M0862153

Audi Q2 GA Fuel Filler Flap Tank Release Actuator 4M0862153

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2048801418-CW

Side Panel Mercedes W204 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Calcite White - 650

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155922-SG3

Side Wing Panel BMW E92 Fender Front Right O/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic - A22

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 9621598-MRT

BMW F30 F31 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Melbourne Rot Red - A75

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A9066377719-ARW2

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Side Panel Wing Front Left N/S Fender Arctic White - 9147

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 80A809906A

Audi Q5 Fy Fuel Tank Filler Flap Housing Cover Cap Insert 80A809906A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3405818-1

BMW X3 E83 Cover Wheel Arch Wing Front Right O/S Black 3405818

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7404550-BRMII

Mini Cooper F56 Fuel Filler Fill In Flap Cover Cap Blazing Red II - B83 7325899

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8052078-AW

BMW X3 F25 M Sport Rear Wheel Arch Cover Moulding Right O/S Alpinweiss - 300

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7438442-EB

BMW F36 Front Right Wing Fender Side Panel O/S Estoril Blue Metallic - B45

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2538800218-OB

Mercedes W253 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8U0821105-DGR1

Audi Q3 8U Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7284645-SCH2

BMW F20 F21 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Left N/S Schwarz 2 Black - 668

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2218800218-BLK

Mercedes W221 Wing Panel Fender Front Right O/S Side Panel Black - 040

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038801418-IRS

Mercedes CL203 W203 Front Wing Fender Right O/S Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135680-BAR

BMW 3 E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Barberarot Red - A39

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7133228-SCG1

Side Panel BMW E81 E87 Fender Wing Front Right O/S Spacegrau Space Grey - A52

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135679

BMW 3 E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Primed Black 7135679

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7157105-5

Wheel Arch Mini R56 R57 R58 Rear Left N/S Trim Extension Flare 7157105

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7010539-SGM

BMW 7 E65 E66 Fill In Flap Fuel Filler Cover Schiefergruen Slate Green - 449

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2005623-FW

Ford Transit Custom Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Frozen White - Z2 GK21-V27936-AA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4G8809906J

Audi A7 4G Fuel Filler Flap Cover Pot Carrier Mount Housing 4G8809906J

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8P4809907D-SPH

Audi A3 8P Fuel Flap Cover Filler Fill In Flap Sphere Blue - X5X 8P4809907D

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6396305207-ARW5

Mercedes Vito W639 Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender Arctic White - 9147

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7284646-BS

BMW F20 F21 F22 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7257780

Fuel Flap Ejector BMW F10 X5 F15 F20 F87 Filler Stopper Buffer 7257780

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8353013

BMW 3 Series E36 Fuel Tank Filler Flap Lock Actuator 8353013

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754725-BRG

@Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Side Panel Front Left Wing N/S British Racing Green A67

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135680-TS4

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Right O/S Titansilber Silver - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7111429-TS2

BMW E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Titansilber Titan Silver

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7111429-SCG2

BMW E60 E61 Wing Fender Side Panel Front Left N/S Spacegrau Space Grey - A52

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 0403483-TS1

BMW X3 E83 Wheel Arch Cover M Sport Front Left N/S Titansilber Metallic - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754726-SS7

Side Wing Panel Mini R55 R56 Front Right O/S Fender Sparkling Silver - A60

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2751980-BRG1

Surround Panel Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap British Racing Green

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 3AA201553C-1

Audi A4 B8 Fuel Filler Cap Tank Cap Screw Black Diesel Engine 3AA201553C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8V0821111C

Audi A3 8V Panel Fender Wing Trim Bracket Front Left N/S 8V0821111C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7151639-MTB

BMW Z4 E85 Rear Left N/S Side Panel Wing Fender Montegoblau Blue Metallic - A51

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7037437-CHRED1

Side Wing Panel Mini R50 R52 R53 Front Left N/S Fender Wing Chili Red - 851

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7053327-STG2

BMW Z4 E85 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Sterlinggrau Grey Metallic 472

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4L0809907A-GAR

Audi Q7 4L Fuel Fill In Filler Flap Cap Cover Lid Garnet Red Pearl Effect - Z3F

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 0403484-TS2

BMW X3 E83 Wheel Arch Cover Front Right O/S M Sport Titansilber Silver - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2038800118-IRS3

Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7016702

BMW 1 3 Series F20 F30 Mini F55 Pulling Strip Emergency Mechanism Fuel

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7359631-GSB

BMW X1 F48 Fuel Filler Fill in Flap Cover Cap Glacier Silver Metallic - A83

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155922-AW

Side Wing Panel BMW E92 Fender Front Right O/S Alpinweiss Alpine White - 300

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155922-DSB

Side Wing Panel BMW E92 Fender Front Right O/S Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue - A76

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8058779-1

BMW F82 F83 M4 Air Duct Emblem Ornamental Grille Fender Chrome Left N/S 8058779

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6396305107-BRS1

Mercedes W639 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Brilliant Silver 9744

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754726-BRG2

Mini R55 R56 Side Panel Front Right Wing O/S British Racing Green - A67

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7111429-MYS1

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Front Left N/S Wing Fender Side Panel Mysticblau Blue A07

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2754725-DS11

Mini Cooper R55 R56 Side Panel Front Left Wing N/S Dark Silver Metallic 871

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2208800418-BRS

Mercedes W220 Front Right O/S Side Panel Wing Fender Brilliant Silver 9744

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 0403484-TS

BMW X3 E83 M Sport Front Wheel Arch Cover Right O/S Titansilber Silver - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7374522-MGM

Mini F55 F56 Wing Panel Front Right Side Trim O/S Moonwalk Grey Metallic - B71

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2751980-KBM

Mini Cooper S R55 R56 Fuel Filler Flap Surround Panel Housing Kite Blue - B48

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155922-WB1

BMW E92 E93 Wing Fender Panel Front Right Side O/S Bluewater Metallic - 896

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7438439-IBB2

Side Wing Fender BMW F30 F31 Front Left N/S Panel Imperial Blue Metallic - A89

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 0403486-TS2

BMW X3 E83 Wheel Arch Rear Left N/S Cover M Sport Titansilber Silver - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 93455813-MID

Vauxhall Vivaro B Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender Midnight Black - D68

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T0809907-DGR

Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S 8T0809907

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2238165-FW

Ford Transit Mk8 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Frozen White - Z2

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6398800700-FLG1

Mercedes Vito W639 Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender Flint Grey Metallic - 368

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155922-LMB1

BMW E92 E93 Wing Fender Panel Front Right Side O/S Le Mans Blue Metallic - 381

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135680-BS2

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Cover Front Right O/S Black Sapphire - 475

Product currently unavailable

Part no. LR015037-ORK

Range Rover Sport L320 Side Panel Wing Fender Left N/S Orkney Grey - 949

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155919-PB1

BMW E92 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Platinum Bronze Metallic - A53

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135679-AW2

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Alpinweiss White - 300

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8T8809907-LAG

Audi A5 8T Fuel Filler Flap Tank Cap Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L 8T8809907

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2218800218-OB1

Mercedes W221 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Obsidian Black - 197

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7037437-COS1

Mini R50 R52 Front Left N/S Side Panel Fender Wing Cosmos Black - 303

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5NA809857A

VW Volkswagen Tiguan 5n AD Fuel Filler Flap Cover Collecting Tray 5NA809857A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2071824-MDS

Ford Transit Custom Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Moondust Silver - ZJ

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8U0853970M

Audi Q3 8U Rear Right Trim Door Molding Strip 8U0853970M

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A6396305107-BRS4

Mercedes W639 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Brilliant Silver 9744

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 0148461-SCH

Mini Cooper R50 R53 Fuel Filler Cap Surround Cover Fuel Tank Schwarz 2

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7135679-BS2

BMW E90 E91 Side Panel Fender Wing Front Left N/S Black Sapphire - 475

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8E0821106F-QGR

Audi A4 B7 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Cover Quartz Grey - LY7G

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7133227-TS2

BMW 1 E81 E87 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Left N/S Titansilber Silver - 354

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7438440-MED2

BMW F30 F31 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Right O/S Mediterranean Blue - C10

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2155901-SRT

Wing Panel BMW E63 E64 Front Left Side Fender N/S Stratus Grey Metallic - 440

Product currently unavailable

...

Showing 2179-2277 of 3607 products