The accident was minor, but it gave me a bigger idea

I live in the Netherlands. City life, daily driving, nothing extreme. The car was new. I’d just started really enjoying it when someone bumped into me in traffic — rear-end, nothing dramatic, but it left a mark on the bumper. I was frustrated at first. The car was spotless. And now this?

At the same time, I found myself thinking:

If I have to replace something anyway… why not take it further? Why not give the BMW XM G09 a proper upgrade?

I’d already been looking at BMW XM G09 accessories, just casually. I’d saved a few posts on Instagram — mostly full builds, body kits, custom wheels. That’s when I came across LARTE Design. Their kit didn’t just change the car. It elevated it.

I first reached out through a local dealer who had already been in touch with LARTE. Lena from their team was quick to respond and already familiar with the case. I asked for full details — parts, timelines, price. I didn’t want to make a rushed decision, especially right after the accident.

At some point, there was a bit of back-and-forth — different people involved, a lot of information to process. But once we aligned with the dealer and got clear on the steps, everything moved quickly.

I had a vision from the start: full gloss black, everything in carbon fiber. But I didn’t want to bite off too much at once. I began with the forged wheels. They looked incredible — aggressive but clean, and surprisingly lightweight. After that, it was easy to move forward with the body kit for BMW XM G09.

The rear bumper — the part that was originally damaged — now looks even better than new. The diffuser adds a completely different presence. It’s not just a fix. It’s a flex.

What started as a small accident ended in something I’m genuinely proud of. And honestly, I don’t think I would’ve done the upgrade if the damage hadn’t happened. Sometimes it takes a push.

The car now looks the way I always wanted — bold, dark, complete. And this time, every detail is mine.