A front end for an automobile with a supporting structure having a side member section and a wheel arch on both sides of the vehicle, as well as the plurality of reinforcing sections, with an integral support being connected from below to the supporting structure to receive parts of a front axle assembly, is provided. On each side of the vehicle, the wheel arch, the side member section, and at least partially the reinforcing sections are integrated into a one-piece stable wheel arch shell. The one-piece stable wheel arch shell is provided in the vicinity of its lower edge with a fold which is horizontal in a mounted state for connecting the integral support.