Support structure for vehicle and corresponding holder assembly

The retaining assembly has two holders (18,19) arranged at horizontal distance to each other within a tail region of a motor vehicle. The holders are provided for holding carrier assembly. The carrier assembly has holding arms (15,16,15',16') and a transverse carrier assembly (17,17') for holding a load. The holders are arranged in area of longitudinal carriers (20,21). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a motor vehicle, which has an impact element; and (2) a carrier assembly for a motor vehicle, which has a fixing handle.