What is the construction and purpose of car headrests?

Car headrests are components mounted in the upper part of seat backrests, designed to support the head and limit neck movement during a sudden impact. A typical headrest consists of soft padding, upholstery covering, an internal frame, and mounting rods. Depending on the version, it may have height adjustment, tilt adjustment, or an active structure that works with the backrest.

What are car headrests used for?

Car headrests are used to improve safety and comfort while driving. They limit the risk of cervical spine injury in a rear-end collision while stabilizing the head position during longer journeys. A properly selected element also affects seating comfort and the consistent look of the interior.

What is the construction and function of headrest guides?

Headrest guides are elements embedded in the seat backrest into which the headrest rods are inserted. They serve to maintain the correct position of the component, allow for height adjustment, and are responsible for locking the selected position. Their condition is important for the stability of the headrest, the absence of play, and the smooth operation of the mechanism.

How to choose a headrest for a specific car?

It is safest to compare the OEM part number, the shape of the element, the rod spacing, and the mounting location on the vehicle. It is also worth checking the body version, seat type, color, and finishing material. For parts with additional equipment, the connector type and compatibility with the installation are also important.

What symptoms indicate wear or damage to a headrest?

Most often, these are play in the guides, failure to lock the height, damaged upholstery, or difficulty in setting the correct position. In more advanced versions, a faulty additional mechanism or damaged rear housing may also be a problem. Such symptoms should be assessed together with the condition of the backrest and mounts.

How to check headrest compatibility before installation?

Before installation, compare the OEM number and interchangeable numbers, then check the compatibility of the shape, guide spacing, and the way it is seated in the seat. You must also verify that the part comes from the correct side and the correct equipment version. For headrests with additional functions, the completeness of cables, connectors, and covers is important.

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At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including headrests for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The headrests we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

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€32.95

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BMW E82 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Pearl Grey 7323287

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€37.95

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€23.95

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Seat Ibiza Mk4 6J Front Headrest Seat Left Right N/O/S Cloth Black Red Stitching

€23.95

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Mercedes S203 Rear Seat Headrest Cover Resistant Left Right N/O/S A2039709850

€42.95

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BMW X5 E53 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Seat Cover Grey Leather Montana

€23.95

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Ford Ranger Mk6 Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve Black CE83-54610A16-BA

€23.95

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BMW X5 E70 Sport Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Nevada Beige

€28.95

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BMW F30 F31 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Cover Resistant Centre Leather Individual

€37.95

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Audi A6 C6 Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Black Leather

€47.95

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Headrest Mini Cooper R55 R56 Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Carbon Black

€28.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Middle Cirrus

€51.95

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Audi A4 B8 Rear Bench Seat Head Rest Centre Middle Soul Black Leather 8K0885975Q

€28.95

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VW Touareg 7L Headrest Lether Grey Front Left Rear Left Right N/O/S 7L6881902AB

€37.95

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Ford Ranger Mk6 Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve With Lock Black CE83-54610A16-AA

€23.95

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BMW E60 E61 Front Seat Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige 7076664

€28.95

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Ford Galaxy Mk2 Rear Headrest Ebony Black Leather Left Right N/O/S

€56.95

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Ford Focus ST Mk2 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Dark Flint Leather

€47.95

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Volkswagen Jetta Mk6 Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Left Right N/O/S 5C6881901G

€42.95

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Mercedes W415 Headrest Front Driver Seat Fabric Black A4159700250

€66.95

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Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Head Restraint Black Leather

€32.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Almond Left Right N/O/S LR055357

€37.95

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Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Head Restraint Black Leather

€32.95

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BMW F45 Active Tourer Front Seat Headrest Cloth Left Right Black Red 7441266

€28.95

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Ford Fiesta Mk7 Front Seat Headrest Cloth Fabric Domo Charcoal Black

€32.95

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BMW F01 F02 Seat Headrest Electric Front Leather Ivory White 7319112

€89.95

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Headrest Black Leather Outer Rear Left Right N/O/S

€37.95

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BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Headrest Grey

€23.95

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Volkswagen Caddy 2K Front Seat Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S 2K5881901F

€37.95

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BMW E92 Front Sport Seat Head Rest Leather Left Right N/O/S 6979303

€23.95

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Mercedes R171 Front Seat Head Restraint Left N/S Leather Black A1719702150

€56.95

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Audi A5 8F Rear Head Rest Restrainer Left Right N/O/S Leather 8F0885973R

€32.95

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Range Rover Evoque L551 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S N8D2-611A08-DC

€80.95

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VW Amarok NF Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather Black Brown Seam

€37.95

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Mercedes W203 Rear Headrest Head Restraint Centre Black Leather A2039705678

€23.95

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Volkswagen Passat CC Rear Seat Bench Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black 3C8885901AC

€47.95

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Mercedes R171 Front Seat Head Rest Air Vent Left Right N/O/S A1719700450

€42.95

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Mini F55 F56 Headrest Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Cloth Fabric Black

€23.95

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Volkswagen Passat B6 Rear Headrest Leather Centre Middle Black 3C0885902T

€42.95

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BMW F25 Rear Headrest Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige 7256528

€37.95

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Mercedes W221 Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Interior Leather Nappa Black

€85.95

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Skoda Octavia RS 1Z Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Fabric Onyx 1Z0885901CT

€32.95

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Volkswagen VW Amarok NF Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Rodeo Brown

€47.95

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VW Volkswagen Polo 6R Rear Seat Headrest Center Middle Fabric Titan Black

€23.95

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Land Range Rover L322 Rear Seat Headrest Right O/S Leather Black Perforated

€37.95

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BMW F02 Seat Headrest Comfort Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige

€37.95

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Volkswagen Crafter 2E Front Seat Headrest Head Rest Leather Black 2E0881901C

€28.95

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Audi A7 4G8 Front Centre Arm Rest Armrest Leather 4G0864248B

€80.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Bench Headrest Leather Right O/S

€37.95

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BMW X1 E84 Rear Seat Headrest Black Left Right N/O/S Fabric Cloth Black 2994180

€23.95

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BMW X1 U11 Rear Seat Headrest Outer Left Right N/O/S Leather Black Schwarz

€42.95

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Mercedes C209 Rear Seat Head Restraint Leather Left Right N/O/S Black

€56.95

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BMW E65 E66 E67 Headrest Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Nasca Beige 7022249

€23.95

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Audi A4 B9 Rear Couch Bench Headrest Centre Middle Fabric Black 8W0885975AQ

€23.95

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Mercedes W166 Headrest Guide Left Right N/O/S Rear Seat A1669700941 Black

€23.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Right O/S LR026788 Ivory Espresso

€23.95

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Part no. A1669700841

Mercedes W166 Headrest Guide Left Right N/O/S Front Seat A1669700841 Black

€23.95

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Part no. LR026513

Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Ivory Espresso

€37.95

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Part no. 9155235

BMW E60 E61 E70 LCI F01 F07 F10 Front Seat Headrest Guide Left N/S 9155235

€23.95

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Part no. LR026847

Range Rover Evoque L538 Headrest Leather Rear Centre Middle Black/Red LR026847

€32.95

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Part no. LR042677

Range Rover L494 Headrest Rear Left Right N/O/S Black Leather DK62-501A02-DA

€56.95

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Part no. 8W0885973AQ

Audi A4 B9 Rear Couch Bench Headrest Left Right N/O/S Fabric Black 8W0885975AQ

€23.95

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Part no. A2219700250-1

Mercedes W221 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Leather Grey

€23.95

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Part no. 7171138

BMW X5 E70 Seat Headrest Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Nevada Brown 7171138

€23.95

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Part no. 9155236

BMW E60 E61 E70 LCI F01 F07 F10 Front Seat Headrest Guide Right O/S 9155236

€23.95

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Part no. 5G0885902Q-1

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Cloth Fabric Black

€23.95

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Part no. 8V0885975

Audi A3 8V Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Head Rest Leather Soul Black

€23.95

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Part no. A2219702550-1

Mercedes W221 Rear Seat Bench Headrest Middle Centre Head Rest Leather Grey

€23.95

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Part no. 8P0885901AJ

Audi A3 8P Rear Seat Headrest Head Leather Black Left Right N/O/S 8P0885901AJ

€23.95

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Part no. LR063025

Range Rover Sport L494 Rear Centre Middle Headrest Black Leather DK62-501B16-DC

€56.95

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Part no. 8261200

BMW X5 E53 Front Seat Headrest Leather Patel Green Left Right N/O/S

€23.95

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Part no. 4H0881901AP

Audi A8 4H Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black 4H0881901AP

€56.95

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Part no. 95852191200

Porsche Cayenne 92A Seat Headrest Black Front Right O/S 95852191200

€156.95

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Part no. 7216900

Mini R52 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S English Leather Panther Black

€28.95

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Part no. 3410106-1

BMW X3 E83 M Sport Black Leather Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest 3410106

€51.95

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Part no. 1K0881920AE

VW Scirocco Mk3 Touareg 7P Rear Seat Headrest Guide Right O/S 1K0881920AE

€23.95

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Part no. 7312860

BMW F30 F31 F34 F35 Headrest Rear Seat Middle Leather Saddle Brown 7312860

€23.95

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Part no. LR058665

Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Cirrus

€37.95

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Part no. BMW-Universal-Leather-Headrest-Screen

BMW Universal Leather Headrest Screen 8,5" DVD USB Interface

€75.95

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Part no. 8V0885901

Audi A3 S3 8V Rear Seat Headrest Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Fabric Black

€32.95

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Part no. 7234967

Headrest BMW F07 F10 F11 Front Seat Beige Dakota Leather 7234967

€66.95

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Part no. 8V0885901B

Audi A3 8V Seat Headrest Leather Soul Black Rear Left Right N/O/S 8V0885901B

€32.95

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Part no. 7312854

BMW F30 F31 F34 F35 Headrest Rear Seat Leather Saddle Brown Left Right 7312860

€23.95

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Part no. 1374435

Ford Focus Mk2 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black 6M5Y-A501A02-BA

€37.95

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Part no. 8V0885975B

Audi A3 8V Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather Soul Black 8V0885975B

€23.95

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Part no. 7131310

BMW E61 LCI Front Seat Headrest Black Imitation Leather Left Right N/O/S 7131310

€37.95

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Part no. LR075079

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Centre Headrest Leather Lunar LR075079

€23.95

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Part no. 8E0881901BA

Audi A4 B7 Headrest Front Seat Left N/S Head Rest Cloth Fabric Black 8E0881901BA

€23.95

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Part no. 8P0881901BD

Audi A3 8P Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Left N/S Leather 8P0881901BD

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0885975G

Audi A4 B8 Rear Headrest Neck Pillow Centre 8K0885975G

€28.95

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Part no. 1503127

Ford Kuga C394 Mk1 Front Seat Headrest Head Rest Cloth Fabric Black 1503127

€61.95

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BMW F40 Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve 7474535

€23.95

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Part no. 7393629

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 LCI Rear Seat Headrest Cloth Fabric Left Right N/O/S 7393629

€23.95

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Part no. LR140672

Land Rover Evoque L551 Front Seat Headrest Head Rest Left Right N/O/S LR140672

€66.95

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