Frequently asked questions

In March 2026 the KOHL Group announced that it would stop making AC Schnitzer parts at the end of 2026. AM Group then acquired the AC Schnitzer brand, and since November 2026 AC Schnitzer is part of AM Group. The name, the heritage and the existing parts carry on.

AM Group is a European holding based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specialised in premium vehicle personalisation, performance engineering and the distribution of high-end automotive parts. Its brands include Urban Automotive, UBC Composites, GP Products and Absolute Motors, and it is active in more than 30 countries.

To secure the future of the brand ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2027, and to invest in product development, design and international growth. AM Group brings expertise in design, research and development, carbon-fibre technology and manufacturing.

Yes. AC Schnitzer keeps its own identity and its engineering-led philosophy. Its operations run through a dedicated German company, which holds the technical documentation and TÜV certification files.

Imran Arshad, co-founder of Evolve Automotive and Eventuri, is Managing Director of AC Schnitzer. He works with AM Group on the product and brand strategy.

Yes. New products are in development, and we show how they come together in the Revival.

Yes. Customers order in the AC Schnitzer shop. Dealers within the EU order through GP Products.

Parts sold by the previous owner, the KOHL Group, remain under their warranty and are handled by them. Not sure where to go with a claim? Email info@ac-schnitzer.com and we point you in the right direction.

They are held by AC Schnitzer's German company.

On the Revival page and on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

The Revival is the next chapter of AC Schnitzer, now part of AM Group. New products are in development, and we show how they come together, from the first sketch to the reveal.

Yes. The name, the heritage and the existing parts carry on. The current range is available in the AC Schnitzer shop.

When they are ready. Each chapter goes live first on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Yes. The parts in stock remain available in the shop, each developed for a specific model and chassis code. Can't find your car? Ask us.

In our FAQ, under AC Schnitzer & AM Group.

Since 1987 AC Schnitzer has developed tuning parts for BMW and MINI: wheels, aerodynamics, exhaust systems, suspension, performance upgrades and interior parts. Every part is developed for a specific model and its chassis code. AC Schnitzer is now part of AM Group.

BMW M, the BMW 1 to 8 Series, BMW X, BMW i and the BMW Z4, and MINI and MINI Electric. See all models.

BMW and MINI give every model generation its own code, for example G20 for the 3 Series Sedan from 2019 or F80 for the previous M3. AC Schnitzer parts are developed per chassis code, so a part for one generation does not automatically fit another. Not sure which one you have? Send us your model and year of manufacture.

LCI stands for Life Cycle Impulse, BMW's name for a facelift. Some parts differ between the original model and the LCI version, so always choose the version that matches your car.

The overview shows the current programme per model. Send us your model and year of manufacture at info@ac-schnitzer.com and we check what is available for your car.

In the AC Schnitzer shop. Dealers within the EU order through our distribution partner GP Products.

Send us your question via the contact form on any model page or at info@ac-schnitzer.com. We put you in touch with the right dealer to fit the parts.

Most AC Schnitzer parts are approved for road use. Depending on the part this is an EC type approval, a parts certificate or an expert opinion. With an EC type approval or an expert opinion no further inspection is needed. With a parts certificate, an official testing body checks the part after fitting and enters it in the vehicle documents, as required in Germany and some other countries. Homologated parts are supplied with the matching document.

Not sure which applies to your part? Ask us at info@ac-schnitzer.com.

In 1987, by Willi Kohl and Herbert Schnitzer. The first programme, for the BMW 7 Series E32, debuted at the IAA in Frankfurt the same year.

AC is the vehicle registration code of Aachen, the city where the company was founded. Schnitzer comes from co-founder Herbert Schnitzer.

Yes. Dealers within the EU order through our distribution partner GP Products. For dealers outside the EU a partner website is in preparation. Until then, contact us at info@ac-schnitzer.com.

Send us a message via the contact form and choose Dealer or partnership as the topic. We get back to you with the next steps.

Use our contact form or email info@ac-schnitzer.com. Our team gets back to you as soon as possible.