Dashboard Panels
More informationAt the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including dashboards for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The dashboards we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.
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Part no. 8K0864981D
Audi A4 B8 Centre Console Storage Tray Compartment Tray Box 8K0864981D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E0820902F
Audi A4 B6 B7 Fresh Air Front Dashboard Dash Grille Right O/S 8E0820902F
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0035362B
Dashboard Speaker Audi A3 8P Loudspeaker Audio Dash Center Speaker 8P0035362B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0035397
Audi Q5 8R Dashboard Centre Front Speaker Tweeter Audio Unit 8R0035397
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8H0820951D
Audi A4 B7 Cabrio Dashboard Centre Air Vent Front Dash Nozzle Grille 8H0820951D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J0820901D
Audi TT 8J Dashboard Trim Air Vent Grille Nozzle Ventilation Chrome 8J0820901D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4F0857085C
Audi A6 C6 Dashboard Cover Left N/S Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black 4F0857085C
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8E0820951H
Audi A4 B7 Dashboard Centre Air Vent Front Dash Nozzle Grille 8E0820951H
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8X0857085A
Audi A1 8X Front Dashboard Side Cover Left N/S Panel Trim 8X0857085A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4G0863273-3
Audi A6 C7 Centre Console Ashtray Rear Tray Storage Walnut Root Brown 4G0863273
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8K0863305E-2
Audi A5 S5 8T Centre Console Decor Front Panel Cover Trim Carbon 8K0863305E
€237.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8P0857085
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Side Cover Front Left N/S Panel Trim Covering 8P0857085
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8X0971981B
Audi A1 8X Seat Wiring Connector Cover Trim Front 8X0971981B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
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Part no. 8K0864981D-1
Audi A4 B8 Centre Console Storage Tray Compartment Tray Box 8K0864981D
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€23.95
€23.45
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0864981
Audi Q5 8R Centre Console Storage Tray Compartment Tray Box 8R0864981
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0863263B
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Centre Heater Control Trim Cover 8P0863263B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4H0919204H
Audi A8L 4H Dashboard Analogue Display Clock Brushed Aluminium 4H0919204H
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4F0035381B
Speaker Mount Audi A6 C6 Door Card Front Left N/S Speaker Trim Panel Cover
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4L0857085
Audi Q7 4L Dashboard Side Cover Front Left N/S Panel Trim 4L0857085
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 80A035397
Audi Q5 FY Dashboard Dash Loudspeaker Speaker High 80A035397
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0035416
Audi Q7 4M Front Dash Dashboard Speaker Audio Unit Center 4M0035416
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0819793
Audi A5 S5 8T Dashboard Side Window Vent Left N/S Black 8T0819793
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0035411
Audi Q7 4M Rear Door Speaker Left Right N/O/S Audio Speaker Unit 4M0035411
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G0863306
Audi A6 C7 Centre Console Trim Cover Panel Front Right O/S 4G0863306
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4G0863305
Audi A6 C7 Centre Console Trim Cover Panel Front Left N/S 4G0863305
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4K0857085
Audi A6 C8 Dashboard Side Trim Cover Panel Trim Left N/S 4K0857085
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0857227
Speaker Cover Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Front Dashboard Trim Panel Left N/S 8T0857227
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0880204E
Audi Q5 8R Dashboard Air Module Passenger Side Unit Front 8R0880204E
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0857086B
Audi TT FV Dashboard Cover Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black Right O/S 8S0857086B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4E0857273F
Audi A8 S8 D3 Motorised Screen Display MMI Multimedia Mount Mechanism 4E0857273F
€189.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8N0035411
Audi TT 8N Centre Dashboard Bose Speaker 8N0035411
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4E0862401B
Audi R8 42 Spyder Telephone Mount Holder Bracket Plate Trim 4E0862401B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8K0885873J
Audi A5 S5 8T Centre Console Trim Leather Padding Covering Panel 8K5885205
€32.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0035399
Audi A6 C7 A7 4G A8 4H Dashboard Speaker Tweeter BOSE Left Right N/O/S 4H0035399
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4N0035398
Audi A6 C8 Front Dashboard Speaker Treble Left Right N/O/S 4N0035398
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V0819203A
Audi A3 8V Rear Centre Console Air Vent Grille Outlet Adjuster Panel 8V0819203A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8X2857185
Audi A1 8X Lower Centre Console Trim Cover Panel 8X2857185
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8N0857645
Audi TT 8N Dashboard Grab Handle Knee Support Bar Aluminium Left N/S 8N0857645
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8H0820902D
Audi A4 B7 Dashboard Grille Front Right O/S Air Vent Grille Nozzle 8H0820902D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V0857085
Audi A3 8V Dashboard Cover Left N/S Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black 8V0857085
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8U0857086A
Audi Q3 8U Dashboard Side End Trim Cover Panel Soul Black Right O/S 8U0857086A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 80A035400D
Audi Q5 FY Front Speaker Tweeter Sound A Pillar Right O/S 80A035400D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8L0880202E
Audi TT 8N A3 8L Passanger Dashboard Front Air Module 8L0880202E
€32.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4L0864147
Audi A4 B9 Rear Air Vent Nozzle Trim Cover Centre Console Panel 4L0864147
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8E0820901F
Audi A4 B6 B7 Fresh Air Front Dashboard Dash Grille Left N/S 8E0820901F
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0857086
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Cover Right O/S Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black 8P0857086
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8K0857086
Audi A4 B8 Dashboard Cover Right O/S Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black 8K0857086
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 83A035416
Audi Q3 RSQ3 F3 Dashboard Loudspeaker Speaker Front Left Right N/O/S 83A035416
€42.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8U0857085A
Audi Q3 8U Dashboard Side End Trim Cover Panel Soul Black Left N/S 8U0857085A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J0857367
Audi R8 42 Spyder Dash Dashboard Speaker Centre Cover Trim Panel 8J0857367
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0035398
Audi TT FV Front Dashboard Tweeter Speaker High Tone Left Right N/O/S 8S0035398
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4L1959527
Audi Q7 4L Front Fuel Flap Boot Switch Surround Trim Cowl Right O/S 4L1959527
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 81A820901A
Audi A3 8V Q2 GA Dashboard Dash Air Vent Channel 81A820901A
€42.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0919204Q
Audi A8 D4 4H Front Dashboard Analogue Display Clock 4H0919204Q
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 83A035398
Audi Q5 FY Front Speaker Tweeter Sound A Pillar Front Right O/S 83A035398
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4L0857086
Audi Q7 4L Cover Dashboard Right O/S Trim Driver End Black 4L0857086
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8J0035192M
Audi TT TTS 8J MMI Multimedia Stereo Radio Audio Head Unit CD Player 8J0035192M
€441.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J0857085A
Audi TT 8J Dashboard Side Trim Cover Panel End Cap Left N/S 8J0857085A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8K0959673G
Audi A4 B8 A5 8F Centre Console PDC ESP Switch Control Panel Unit 8K0959673G
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J0857086A
Audi TT 8J Dashboard Side Trim Cover Panel End Cap Right O/S 8J0857086A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8K0857086A
Audi A4 A5 B8 Dashboard End Trim Panel Cover Right O/S 8K0857086A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 81C857557
Audi Q2 GA Glove Compartment Cover Dashboard Trim 81C857557
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8V0857086
Audi A3 8V Dashboard Cover Dash Trim End Cap Cover Black Right O/S 8V0857086
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8E0880204E
Audi A6 C6 Front Dashboard SRS Module Passenger Side Safety Unit 8E0880204E
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8H0820901D
Audi A4 B7 Dashboard Grille Front Left N/S Air Vent Grille Nozzle 8H0820901D
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G8857051
Audi A7 4G Top Dashboard Strip Speaker Cover Panel Trim Black 4G8857051
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4G0863273A
Audi A6 C7 A7 4G Centre Console Ashtray Rear Tray Storage Soul Black 4G0863273A
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 81A857086
Audi Q2 GA Dashboard End Trim Cover Cap Front Right O/S 81A857086
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G0863273-4
Audi A6 C7 Centre Console Ashtray Rear Tray Cover Storage Silver Grey 4G0863273
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8R0035427
Audi Q5 8R Dahboard Speaker Cover Grille Bang&Olufsen Black Left N/S 8R0035427
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8P0858005D
Audi A3 8P Centre Console Instrument Base Mount Bracket Support 8P0858005D
€70.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 82A867657
Audi A1 GB Mk2 Dashboard Side Trim Moulding Cover Panel Left N/S Black 82A867657
€32.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4G0863305G
Audi A7 4G8 Centre Console Trim Cover Panel Leather Front Left N/S 4G0863305G
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8J0864339
Audi TT 8J Centre Console Armrest Phone Holder Bracket Mount Trim 8J0864339
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0819793
Audi A4 S4 B8 Air Vent Dashboard Grille Air Ventilation Left N/S 8K0819793
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J7863416
Audi TT Mk2 8J Centre Console Tray Rubber Insert Mat Panel 8J7863416
€32.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8J0853190
Audi TT 8J Centre Console Dashboard Front Panel Cover Trim 8J0853190
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V0820901A-3
Audi A3 8V Dashboard Air Vent Heater Centre Trim Panel Nozzle Grille 8V0820901A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0035397A
Audi Q5 8R Dashboard Centre Front Speaker Tweeter Audio Unit 8R0035397A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0035399A
Audi TT FV Dashboard Upper Loud Speaker Tweeter Left Right N/O/S 8S0035399A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E2880204D
Audi A4 B7 Air Module Passenger Side Front Dashboard Dash 8E2880204D
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0857086A
Audi Q5 8R Dashboard End Trim Panel Dash Lateral Cover Right O/S 8R0857086A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 4G8857228C
Audi A7 4G Speaker Cover Trim Door Card Front Right O/S Panel 4G8857228C
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0035399B
Audi S7 4G Dashboard Speaker Tweeter BOSE Front Left Right N/O/S 4H0035399B
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0819794
Audi A4 B8 Air Vent Dashboard Nozzle Grille Air Ventilation Right O/S 8K0819794
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0035454A
Audi Q2 GA Dashboard Speaker Loudspeaker Audio Dash Speaker 4M0035454A
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8X0819793
Audi A1 8X Dashboard Air Vent Warm Air Channel Duct Left Right N/O/S 8X0819793
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8E0035411C
Audi A4 B7 Centre Dashboard Dash Speaker Loudspeaker Front Centre 8E0035411C
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 8W0035399A
Audi A4 B9 Front Dashboard Lower Tweeter Speaker Left Right N/O/S 8W0035399A
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
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Part no. 82A857297
Audi A1 Mk2 GB Interior Dashboard Instrument Cluster Trim Cover Panel 82A857297
€23.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 82A857115
Audi A1 GB Mk2 Instrument Cluster Speedometer Surround Trim Panel 82A857115
€28.95
Free delivery: Jul 10 – 15
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0880202D
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Air Module Passenger Side Front 8P0880202D
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Part no. 83A035454
Audi A3 8Y Q3 RSQ3 F3 Front Dashboard Loudspeaker Speaker 83A035454
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Part no. 8T0035416
Dashboard Speaker Audi A4 B8 Loudspeaker Audio Dash Speaker 8T0035416
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Part no. 8T0880204F
Audi A4 B8 Air Module Passenger Side Front Dashboard Dash Air Bag 8T0880204F
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Part no. 8P0035362A
Audi A3 8P Dashboard Dash Front Loudspeaker Speaker Blaupunkt 8P0035362A
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Part no. 8S0863360
Audi TT FV 8S Interior Centre Console Cover Panel Trim Socket Ashtray 8S0863360
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Part no. 8T0880204G
Audi A4 B8 Air Module Dashboard Passenger Side SRS 8T0880204G
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Part no. 8T0880204H
Audi Q5 8R Dashboard Air Module Passenger Side Unit 8T0880204H
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Modern dashboards for style and ergonomics in vehicle interiors
Modern dashboard panels for style and ergonomic design
Dashboards are the central element of a vehicle's interior, combining functionality with aesthetics. They play a key role in organizing the cockpit space, housing gauges, buttons, and other controls that enable safe and comfortable driving. In the Global Parts automotive store, you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including dashboards, perfectly matched to brands such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.
What functions do dashboards perform?
Dashboards perform many key functions that affect the safety, comfort, and appearance of the vehicle's interior:
- Integration of control systems – They house instruments, gauges, switches, and control elements such as air conditioning or multimedia.
- Cockpit aesthetics – Modern dashboards emphasize the interior style, harmonizing with its design.
- Safety – Built-in systems, such as airbags or warning lights, increase driving safety.
- Storage and organization – Dashboards often contain compartments and spaces for storing small items. Used dashboards are an economical solution that allows you to restore the aesthetics and full functionality of the vehicle's interior.
Construction and purpose of dashboards
A dashboard is an assembly of components mounted in the front part of the cabin, between the windshield and the center console. It serves to house clocks, air vents, control panels, switches, storage compartments, and electrical wiring covers. A typical construction includes a main body, mounting points, technological openings, and finishing elements, the layout of which depends on the equipment version, color, and specific OEM number.
Comparison of dashboard variants
| Variant | Characteristics | Cooperating elements | What to check before purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare dashboard | Basic body without additional modules or with limited equipment | Clocks, air vents, trim strips, mounts, storage compartments | OEM number, color, mounting points, body version compatibility |
| Dashboard with equipment | Version with some interior equipment, depending on the dismantling | Buttons, panels, vents, covers, storage guides | Equipment scope, connector type, car electronics compatibility |
| Pre-facelift or facelift version | Differs in finishing details, layout of openings, and control elements | Air conditioning panel, frames, gauges, decorative elements | Car year and version, OEM part number, opening layout and fitment |
Why is it worth taking care of dashboards?
Neglected or damaged dashboards can affect the comfort of using the vehicle and lower its aesthetic value. Typical problems include:
- Scratches and cracks – They lower the interior aesthetics and can affect the dashboard's functionality.
- Dirt – Accumulated dust and stains can be difficult to clean and spoil the look of the cockpit.
- Damaged mounts – Loose elements can generate noise while driving.
- Malfunctioning gauges or lights – They can interfere with the operation of vehicle systems. If a replacement is needed, choose used car parts that will help restore the interior's aesthetics.
Functional features and the importance of proper fitment
Dashboards serve to organize the most important vehicle operation elements and cover parts of the installation located in the cockpit. Their proper fitment affects the alignment of vents, panels, and storage compartments, as well as the stability of mounts while driving. For parts such as an Audi A4 B6 dashboard, it is worth comparing the OEM number, equipment version, color, and the layout of openings for equipment.
How to choose the right dashboards?
When choosing dashboards, pay attention to several key aspects:
- Fitment to the vehicle model – At Global Parts, you will find dashboards perfectly matched to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.
- Technical condition – Used dashboards should be free from mechanical damage, such as cracks or scratches.
- Compatibility with vehicle systems – Ensure that the dashboard fits the electronics and control systems in your car.
- Finish and aesthetics – Choose a dashboard with a finish that harmonizes with the vehicle's interior.
Selection of cooperating elements within the cockpit
A storage compartment, air vent, and trim strip are parts cooperating with the dashboard that affect the completeness of the assembly and the interior look. The storage compartment refers to a lockable utility element embedded in the dashboard body, while the air vent is responsible for directing the airflow from the ventilation system. When choosing an element like a BMW E60 storage compartment, check the color, hinge type, lock type, and compatibility with the dashboard and the adjacent category storage compartments, doors, and locks.
Checking mounts, openings, and additional equipment
Dashboard mounting is a set of mounting points, screws, clips, and guides responsible for the stable seating of the element in the cabin. Differences may concern the number and position of openings for vents, switches, steering column covers, and parts from the dashboards and storage compartments group. If you are looking for a sub-assembly like an Audi A3 8P air vent, it is good to verify the frame shape, latch method, color, and compatibility with the specific dashboard version.
Materials, finish, and practical tips for purchasing
In this category, not only the general condition of the part matters, but also the compatibility of the surface, texture, and color with other cockpit elements. It is worth comparing the presence of decorative strips, plugs, side covers, and compatibility with the air conditioning panel and instrument cluster. Supplementing your knowledge on smart part purchasing can be found in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for pennies? Discover how to save on original car parts., which shows how to verify parts according to markings and car equipment.
How to maintain dashboards?
To ensure dashboards retain their appearance and functionality, it is worth following a few rules:
- Regular cleaning – Remove dust, dirt, and greasy stains using appropriate cockpit care products.
- Protection against UV radiation – Use protective agents that prevent the material from fading and cracking under the influence of the sun.
- Checking mounts – Ensure that all dashboard elements are stably mounted and have no play.
- Timely repair – In case of damage, choose used auto parts that will quickly restore full cockpit functionality. Using high-quality car parts supports long-term comfort of use.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are dashboards made of? | Dashboards are complex assemblies of interior elements mounted in the front part of the vehicle cabin. They consist of a body, mounting points, openings for clocks and vents, as well as finishing parts, storage compartments, and control panels. Depending on the car version, they differ in color, equipment layout, and preparation for specific features. |
| What are dashboards used for? | Dashboards are used to organize the driver and passenger space and to house elements responsible for vehicle operation. They enable the correct installation of gauges, air vents, switches, and wiring covers. Their condition also affects the interior fitment, reduction of rattles, and daily comfort of using the car. |
| What role do air vents play within the dashboard? | An air vent is a ventilation system element mounted in the dashboard opening. It serves to direct air into the interior and cooperates with air ducts, flow regulation, and the mounting frame. Its compatibility is important not only for aesthetics but also for the correct seating and operation of the airflow direction adjustment. |
| How to choose a dashboard for a car version? | It is safest to compare the OEM part number, body version, interior equipment, and element color. It is worth checking the layout of openings for clocks, the air conditioning panel, air vents, and storage compartments, as differences between pre-facelift and facelift variants can be significant. Comparing photos of mounts and dashboard sides is also helpful. |
| What symptoms indicate damage to the dashboard or its equipment? | Most often, these are cracks, deformations, surface abrasions, play in mounts, and noises coming from the cockpit while driving. In practice, a poorly seated air vent, a storage compartment that does not close, or a lack of compatibility of openings with the control panel can also be problems. Such symptoms hinder installation and worsen interior aesthetics. |
| What data should be paid attention to before installing a dashboard? | Before installation, it is worth verifying the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, location on the vehicle, color, and completeness of mounting points. Compatibility with the equipment version, type of equipment, and adjacent cockpit elements also matters. The more accurately this data is compared, the easier it is to avoid fitment problems. |
Summary: dashboards at the Global Parts automotive store
Dashboards are central interior elements that combine aesthetics, functionality, and safety. By taking care of their technical condition, you can improve driving comfort, maintain cockpit aesthetics, and facilitate the correct installation of cooperating elements. The Global Parts offer includes parts matched to cars of brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Mini, and others, taking into account parameters such as OEM number, color, condition, and compatibility with the vehicle version. We invite you to contact us – we are here to help you! For more information and interesting facts, we also invite you to our automotive blog.