Switches & Controls
More informationAt Global Parts automotive store we offer a wide selection of original used car parts including switches, controls and ignitions for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The switches, controls and ignitions we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are getting a top-class product.
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Part no. 254117227R
Smart Fortwo C453 Window Lifter Switch Buttons Driver's Side 254117227R
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9169074
BMW E71 E72 Steering Switch Cluster Wiper Cruise 9169074
Promo price
€113.95
€68.37
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0951527F
Audi A3 8P Steering Wheel Multifunction Control Switch Button Set 4F0951527F
€32.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2218706051
Mercedes W221 Front Rear Door Window Lifter Control Switch Button A2218706051
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9326501
BMW E60 E61 E63 E87 E90 E92 LCI Passenger Air Module Switch 9326501
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 7L6945511
Audi Q7 4L A8 4H D4 Brake Light Lamp Switch Stop Button 7L6945511
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 254218821R
Smart Fortwo C453 Electric Window Switch Button Front Passenger Side 254218821R
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0953503CL
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Steering Column Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk 1K0953503CL
€56.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2038701810
Mercedes-Benz C W203 Hazard Central Locking Control Switch Panel A2038701810
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6965475
BMW X3 E83 LCI Multifunction Switch Steering Wheel 6965475
€56.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6944556
BMW X5 E53 Front Passenger Side Switch Window Left N/S 6944556
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8360460
BMW E39 Mini R50 R52 R53 Headlight Switch Adjustment Control Lamp 8360460
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. F1ET-18K811-HD
Ford Focus Mk3 Radio Control Switch Button Panel Hazard Light F1ET-18K811-HD
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5K0927117
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 ESP Traction Stability Switch Control Button 5K0927117
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6904291
BMW 7 Series E65 E66 Front Console Insert With Switch Sliding Roof 6904291
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8K0959831A
Audi A4 B8 8K Trunk Lid Release Button Boot Open Switch 8K0959831A
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2079053700
Mercedes W207 Hazard Warning Light Switch Button Unit A2079053700
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8363664
BMW 3 5 Z4 Series E39 E46 E85 E86 Wiper Stalk Control Arm Switch 8363664
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2129054900
Mercedes W212 Centre Console Switch Block Control Panel A2129054900
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 7389107
Mini Clubman F54 Front Window Lifter Switch Panel Trim Black Chrome 7389107
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7P5941531F
Porsche Cayenne 92A Headlight Switch Panel Light Control Element 7P5941531F
€28.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9685508677
Peugeot 3008 Dashboard Card Slot Card Reader Ignition Lock 9685508677
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6911516
BMW E65 E66 Switch Turn Indicator Signal Dip-dim Control Stalk 6911516
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3D1959857B
Volkswagen VW Phaeton GP0 Window Lifter Switch Panel Driver's Side 3D1959857B
€56.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8U0951523
Audi A3 8V Steering Wheel Multifunction Control Switch Button Set 8U0951523
€32.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR034932
Range Rover L405 Window Mirror Switch Panel Driver's Side CPLA-14540-AC
€42.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6918402
BMW E65 E66 Switch Memory Seat Heating Left N/S 6918402
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 5P0919237C
Audi A3 8P A1 A6 Skoda Fabia Air Switch ON / OFF Deactivation Button 5P0919237C
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6R0953509B
Volkswagen Polo 6R Dashboard Hazard Warning Light Switch Button 6R0953509B
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 7849407-2
BMW F21 F30 F32 Multifunction Switch M Sport Trim Buttons Steering Wheel 7849407
Promo price
€237.95
€142.77
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2078204010
Switch Panel Mercedes C207 Dash Centre Console PDC Heated Unit A2078204010
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. N1XT-14G540-JTE
VW Amarok Mk2 Steering Column Switch Cluster Indicator Wiper Stalk N1XT-13335-AA
€56.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. N1WT-14A701-AB
Volkswagen Amarok Rear Seat Regulation Control Switch Right O/S N1WT-14A701-AB
€70.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0962126A
Audi S8 A8 D3 Front Door Central Lock Switch Button Panel Right O/S 4E0962126A
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9294884
Mini Cooper F55 F56 R60 Front Switch Window Lifter Chrome 9294884
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A1698207310
Mercedes W169 Steering Wheel Button Switch Multimedia Phone Control A1698207310
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9181252
BMW 1 Series E88 Control Panel Centre Console Switch Center Buttons 9181252
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 4M5T14A664AE
Ford Focus MK2 Steering Wheel Indicator Wiper Stalk Slip Switch 4M5T14A664AE
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9159076
BMW E60 E60N E61N LCI Centre Console PDC Switch Button Trim 9159076
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2059051403
Mercedes A205 Rear Seat Switch Bench Couch Adjustment Button A2059051403
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2469058102
Dashboard Panel Mercedes W176 Switch Seat Heating Dynamic Select A2469058102
Promo price
€75.95
€45.57
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 96384422XT
Peugeot 207 Headlight Level Adjuster Switch Light Control Unit 96384422XT
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 9148508-1
Handbrake Switch BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Electric Parking Brake Auto Hold 9148508
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 9328424-6
BMW F10 F11 Radio Air Conditioning A/C Control Switch Unit Panel Beige 9285341
Promo price
€47.95
€40.76
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A6395455107
Mercedes Vito W639 Switch Panel Dashboard Hazard Lock ASR Button A6395455107
€66.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9275119
Button Tailgate BMW F10 F30 F31 F40 Switch Trunk Lid 9275119
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0959855P
Seat Arona KJ7 Window Lifter Switch Regulator Passenger Side 5G0959855P
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. AM5T-14A132-CA
Ford Focus Mk3 Door Electric Window Switch Regulator Driver Side AM5T-14A132-CA
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A9079057804-1
Mercedes Sprinter W907 Steering Wheel Switch Panel Multifunction A9079057804
Promo price
€94.95
€80.71
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2929054600
Mercedes GLE C292 Coupe Door Left N/S Switch Central Locking A2929054600
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 6943054-1
BMW E65 E66 Window Lifter Switch Power Fold Driver's Door 6943054
Promo price
€56.95
€34.17
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6949309
BMW X5 E70 Glove Box Key Button Switch Unlocking 6949309
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6R0927117A
Volkswagen Polo 6R Switch ESP Traction Control Button Unit 6R0927117A
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 5F0927137F
Seat Leon Mk3 5F Mode Auto Start Stop PDC Switch Button Control Panel 5F0927137F
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 9181244
BMW E88 Convertible Folding Top Roof Switch Button Control Panel 9181244
Promo price
€42.95
€25.77
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0962125A
Audi S8 A8 D3 Front Door Central Lock Switch Button Panel Left N/S 4E0962125A
€32.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7W1T-15B679-AA
Ford Mondeo Mk4 Front Seat Height Adjustment Switch Button 7W1T-15B679-AA
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9125348-1
BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 Switch Menu Button iDrive 9125348
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A1648709910
Mercedes ML W164 Switch Panel Heated Seat Hazard ESP PDC Control A1648709910
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 5F0919234B
Seat Leon Mk3 5F Passenger Air Module Switch Deactivation Button 5F0919234B
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2518200510-1
Mercedes W169 W245 W251 Power Window Switch Control Grey A2518200510
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9227857
BMW F06 F12 F13 F33 F83 M3 Seat Switch Panel Control Unit Left N/S 9227857
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 4H0959917A
Audi S4 B9 Front Seat Massage Unit Switch Left N/S Control Button 4H0959917A
Promo price
€32.95
€28.01
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. A2139050000
Mercedes W205 Window Lifter Switch Front Driver Side Control Panel A2139050000
Promo price
€66.95
€40.17
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 3422625
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 Roof operating unit light switch 3422625
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8J0907539
Audi TT 8J A3 8P Dashboard Light Sun Solar Sensor Unit 8J0907539
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6R0959621A
Volkswagen Polo 6R Rear Window Heated Switch Button Control 6R0959621A
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2048706410
Mercedes-Benz C W204 Front Right Door O/S Door Locking Switch Button A2048706410
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2048707358
Mercedes W204 Window Switch Lifter Regulation Front Left Door N/S A2048707358
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8V0959851B
Audi A3 8V Front Electric Window Control Switch Right O/S 8V0959851B
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 6826751
BMW G30 Switch Seat Control Front Right O/S Memory Button 6826751
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 4F0959855A
Audi A3 8P Rear Window Lifter Switch Passenger Left Right N/O/S 4F0959855A
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2929054700
Mercedes GLE C292 Coupe Switch Central Lock Front Door Left N/S A2929054700
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V0953521BT
Audi A3 S3 8V Steering Column Switch Wiper Indicator Stalk 8V0953521BT
€47.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9202019
BMW X3 F25 Window Switch Lifter Control Button 9202019
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. F1ET14017AB
Ford Transit MK8 Central Lock Control Switch Door Locking Button F1ET14017AB
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8J0919238
Audi TT 8J Dashboard Alarm Warning Sensor Security Light 8J0919238
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8G9T-13A024-EA
Ford Mondeo Mk4 Headlight Lights Control Lighting Switch Panel 8G9T-13A024-EA
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A6395451413-1
Mercedes Vito W639 Door Window Control Switch Button Passenger Side A6395451413
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5G0959855
Seat Leon Mk3 Door Window Lifter Switch Button Front Passenger Side 5G0959855
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5C5941533A
VW Volkswagen New Beetle Front Lamp Headlight Range Adjuster Switch 5C5941533A
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9289626
Mini Cooper F56 Switch Window Lifter Control Driver's Side Front 9289626
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7PP959855G
Porsche Macan 95B Rear Door Window Switch Control Left Right N/O/S 7PP959855G
€32.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9217594-1
Parking Brake Switch BMW F10 F11 F12 Auto Hold Switch Button 9217594
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V0941531H
Audi A3 8V Headlight Lamp Adjuster Switch Control Panel 8V0941531H
€28.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. 9197221
BMW F12 F06 F13 Front Sport Seat Adjustment Switch Panel Left N/S 9197221
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8H0941509
Audi A4 B6 B7 Hazard Warning Light Switch Button Unit 8H0941509
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 2992942
BMW X1 E84 Switch Control Power Window Lifter Button Rear Right O/S Trim 2992942
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5F0927137H
Seat Leon Cupra 5F Mode Auto Start Stop PDC Switch Button Panel 5F0927137H
€32.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A9068701310
Mercedes W906 Dashboard Panel Hazard ASR Locking PDC Switch Button A9068701310
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 9241949-4
Window Switch BMW F10 F11 Button Frame Trim Lifter Beige Rear Left N/S 9241949
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. A2218213151
Mercedes W221 Door Locking Lock Switch Button Front Right Door O/S A2218213151
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2139002823-1
Mercedes W213 C238 Steering Column Trim Surround Covering Panel A2139002823
Promo price
€28.95
€24.61
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-5%
Part no. 8A6T-14529-AA
Ford Fiesta Mk7 Window Switch Passenger Window Front Lifter Button 8A6T-14529-AA
Promo price
€23.95
€22.75
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7PP953519F
Porsche Macan 95B Steering Column Wheel Adjustment Switch 7PP953519F
€23.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2059003544
Mercedes A205 C205 Radio Comand Sat Nav Control Button Controller A2059003544
€99.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7P6959857A
VW Volkswagen Touareg 7P Front Door Window Switch Driver's Side 7P6959857A
€37.95
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-40%
Part no. 4H0959747
Audi A8 4H Front Seat Adjustment Control Switch Panel Left N/S 4H0959747
Promo price
€42.95
€25.77
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
-15%
Part no. A2128700710-1
Seat Switch Mercedes C207 W212 Memory Adjustment Front Right O/S A2128700710
Promo price
€75.95
€64.56
Free delivery: Feb 24 – 27
If paid before 14:00
Switches and ignition systems for reliable vehicle control
Reliable switches and ignitions for effortless vehicle control
Switches, controls and ignitions are key components of a vehicle's electrical and mechanical systems, which allow the driver to control various functions of the car. Properly functioning switches and ignitions provide convenience of use and safety in everyday use of the car. In the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including switches, controls and ignitions, perfectly matched to brands such as BMW, Audi , Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini and others .
What are the functions of switches, controls and ignitions ?
Switches, controls and ignitions play a key role in vehicle operation:
- Controlling vehicle functions – Allows you to control lights, wipers, air conditioning, windows and radio.
- Starting your vehicle – Ignition switches allow you to safely turn the ignition on and off, often with additional safety features.
- Security – Steering locks in the ignition and electronic security protect the vehicle against theft.
- Operating comfort – Ergonomically designed switches and controls make everyday use of the car easier. Used switches, controls and ignitions are a practical solution that allows you to restore the full functionality of your vehicle in a cost-effective way.
Why is it important to take care of switches, controls and ignitions ?
Damaged or neglected switches and ignitions can lead to vehicle handling problems and reduced driving comfort. Typical problems include:
- Sticky Switches – Makes it difficult to control vehicle functions such as lights and wipers.
- Ignition switch failure – This can prevent your vehicle from starting or cause electrical problems.
- Worn Controls – Loose or damaged controls can cause noise and improper operation.
- Electrical Problems – Damaged wiring or contacts can lead to failure of critical systems. If you need replacement, choose used car parts, which will ensure durability and reliability at an affordable price.
How to choose the right switches, controls and ignitions ?
When selecting switches, controls and ignitions there are several key aspects to consider:
- Matching your vehicle model – At Global Parts you will find switches, controls and ignition switches that are perfectly matched to your BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Mini and more .
- Technical condition – Used switches, controls and ignitions should operate smoothly, be free from mechanical damage and signs of wear.
- Compatibility with vehicle systems – Make sure parts are compatible with your vehicle's electronics and functions.
- Additional features – Check if the items you select support features such as backlighting, programmable settings, or advanced security.
How to take care of switches, controls and ignitions ?
To ensure that these components function reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules:
- Regular cleaning – Remove dust and dirt, especially in areas subject to heavy use.
- Check the mechanisms – Make sure the switches operate smoothly and the ignition switches do not show any signs of sticking.
- Checking the electrical system – Regularly check the condition of wires and connections to prevent power problems.
- Repair on time - In case of damage, choose used car parts, which will provide full functionality and safety. High quality car parts will allow for longer and trouble-free operation.
Summary: Switches, Controls and Ignition Switches at Global Parts Automotive Store
Switches, controls and ignitions are important components that affect the functionality and safety of your vehicle. By taking care of their technical condition, you can improve the comfort of use and avoid costly repairs. The Global Parts automotive store cordially invites you to familiarize yourself with our wide range of original used car parts . Regardless of whether you are looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini and others - you will find them with us at competitive prices. We make every effort to ensure that every customer finds the right parts for their car/vehicle with us, and in case of any questions or doubts related to the selection of the right components, we will be happy to help! Please contact us - we are here to help you! For more information and curiosities, we also invite you to our automotive blog .