The febiPLUS range can often exclusively offer articles to the market that are otherwise only available from the OE supplier or the vehicle manufacturer. However, febi can make these products readily available through its motor factor stockists, in high quality and at a much more economical price. 

A prime example is febiPLUS article 194142, a tailgate switch for the BMW 3 Series E46, E91 Touring, 5 Series E60, E61 Touring. A popular feature on these cars is that the glass fitted to the tailgate can be opened independently of the tailgate itself. However, febi market intelligence has identified a common fault on these models which sees the rear Tailgate Glass open randomly on its own, turning on the interior lights. This not only has safety implications, particularly if it happens at night, but the illuminated interior lights can also drain the battery, potentially preventing the vehicle from starting when required. 

Fitted under the rear wiper arm, the operation of the switch for tailgate glass can be compromised when water infiltrates the housing, causing the micro-switch contacts inside to corrode, resulting in a short circuit.
 
Early models fitted with the original design of this switch had a metal bush where it slid on to the wiper spindle. This suffered from galvanic corrosion which made removing the tailgate glass switch very difficult.

febi experts say that febiPLUS article 194142 is the perfect replacement part to ensure the reliability, safety and functionality of the rear tailgate glass on these models. 

This is just one example of how the febiPLUS range can quickly and economically solve common vehicle specific issues that workshops may face. The range features more than 2,100 specially selected articles of different and or unusual product types - providing an alternative value-for-money repair solution to the independent aftermarket.

You can see all febiPLUS articles in the partsfinder online catalogue.