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A stone thrown up on a wet motorway does not distinguish between a family SUV, a performance coupé or a prestige saloon. It can strike the vulnerable components behind the front bumper in an in…

A temperature gauge climbing towards the red is never a warning to ignore, particularly in a modern performance, luxury or utility vehicle. But why do radiators overheat when they are designed to cont…

A stone thrown up from the car in front can reach a radiator long before its damage is visible. That is the practical question behind universal versus bespoke grilles: is a general-purpose mesh panel…

A grille is often one of the most exposed areas of a vehicle. It sits directly in the path of loose chippings, insects, leaves and road debris, with the radiator, intercooler or air-conditioning conde…

A stone thrown up on a fast B-road can do more than mark the front bumper. It can strike the radiator, intercooler or condenser behind it, leaving a vulnerable and expensive component exposed. Custom…

A bespoke grille design should do more than change the front-end appearance of a vehicle. It should follow the lines of the original bumper, protect vulnerable cooling components and retain the airflo…

A BMW’s front end is judged in seconds. The proportions of the kidney grilles, the finish around the aperture, and the way the mesh or slats sit against the bumper all influence whether the car…

A stone through the lower front opening rarely looks dramatic in the moment. You hear the ping, carry on driving, and only later discover bent fins, marked condensers or a radiator that has taken more…