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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€23.95

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€32.95

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€37.95

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VW Volkswagen Touareg R Rear Seat Headrest Leather Black Center Middle

€42.95

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€42.95

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€37.95

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€94.95

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Audi A3 8V Rear Seat Bench Headrest Middle Centre Black Leather

€42.95

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Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Rear Head Rest Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather 1K0885901AA

€32.95

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Seat Ibiza 6J Rear Seat Center Middle Headrest Cloth Black Red Stitch 6J0885921G

€42.95

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Mercedes W164 W251 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Head Restraint Black Microfibre

€28.95

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Audi A4 B8 Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather 8K0881901BE

€28.95

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BMW U11 Rear Seat Head Restraint Center Middle Black Leather 5A5F406

€66.95

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VW Volkswagen Passat B7 Rear Headrest Adjustable Centre Leatherette Black

€28.95

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Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Front Headrest Left Right N/O/S Fabric DT11-K611A08-ADA

€23.95

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BMW F40 F44 Front Seat Headrest Black Leather Blue Stitching Left Right N/O/S

€37.95

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Audi A6 C6 4F Front Seat Headrest Right O/S Interior Black Leather 4F0881902BC

€28.95

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Audi A5 S5 8T Seat Headrest Adjustable Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Star Silver

€47.95

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Ford Ranger Mk4 Front Seat Headrest Velour Black Left Right N/O/S

€42.95

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BMW X3 E83 LCI Front Seat Headrest Guide Left N/S Black Leather 3453563

€23.95

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Mercedes W176 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Leather Grey

€32.95

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BMW 1 2 F20 F30 LCI Headrest Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Black 8070058

€23.95

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Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Fabric

€37.95

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BMW F30 F31 Front Seat Headrest Leather Dakota Everestgrau Left Right N/O/S

€28.95

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BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Seat Headrest Alcantara Anthracite Left Right N/O/S 8055010

€42.95

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Audi A8 D4 Seat Headrest Pressure Distribution Plate Left Right N/O/S 4H0881731

€89.95

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Audi Q3 8U Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Cloth Soul Black 8K0881901BK

€28.95

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BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Nevada Black

€37.95

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Mercedes V251 Rear Centre Middle Seat Bench Head Rest Leather A2519705150

€47.95

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Seat Headrest BMW F20 F30 F31 Rear Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Leather Black Red

€28.95

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BMW F01 F02 F03 Front Head Rest Headrest Oyster Left Right N/O/S 9182614

€51.95

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Front Seat Headrest BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Head Rest Electric Leather Oyster 7271531

€32.95

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Ford Fiesta Mk7 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Middle Charcoal Black C1BB-A501A02-FC

€23.95

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BMW E61 LCI Headrest Leather Naturbraun Rear Seat Outer Left Right N/O/S 9126175

€66.95

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Audi Q2 GA Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Head Restraint Cloth Fabric Soul Black

€28.95

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BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 LCI Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Cloth Headrest Black

€42.95

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BMW F20 F30 Seat Headrest Rear Middle Centre Head Rest Cloth Fabric Anthracite

€28.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Locking Guide BJ32-611D74-AA

€23.95

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BMW F46 Rear Bench Head Rest Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S 8046277

€37.95

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Mercedes W176 W246 C117 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather

€42.95

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Mercedes S212 Rear Seat Centre Middle Head Restraint A2129702350

€37.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Centre Headrest Leather Black GJ32-501B16-BA

€32.95

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BMW F20 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S F21 F22 Leather Dakota Black

€23.95

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Audi Q5 8R Rear Seat Headrest Left Right Centre N/O/S Leather Grey

€42.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Non Locking Guide BJ32-611D74-CB

€23.95

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Audi A3 8P Headrest Guide Mount Front Seat Head Rest Bracket 8P0881920F

€23.95

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BMW F30 F31 Rear Seat Sofa Bench Headrest Center Venetobeige

€28.95

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Audi A4 B7 A6 4F Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Black Leather

€28.95

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BMW F20 F21 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Leather Metro Silver Black

€23.95

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Mercedes W213 Front Seat Headrest Mount Bracket Guide A2059700841

€23.95

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Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Beige Left Right N/O/S A2049702950

€32.95

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Audi A5 8T Headrest Seat Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige 8K0881901AG

€23.95

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Front Seat Headrest BMW E65 E66 E67 Left Right N/O/S Leather Grey 7117176

€28.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Middle Leather Black

€28.95

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Range Rover L494 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather JK62-501A02-AB

€56.95

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Audi A3 S3 RS3 8Y Seat Headrest Guide Front Left Right N/O/S 5NA881920A

€42.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve AV11-R610A16-BB

€23.95

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Part no. 8T0885973F

Audi A5 8T Rear Headrest Head Rest Black Leather Left Right N/O/S 8T0885973F

€32.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Outer Left Right N/O/S Leather Black

€32.95

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Mini F55 F56 Sports Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Satellite Grey

€28.95

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BMW E60 E61 LCI F01 F12 F06 Front Seat Headrest Guide Left Right N/O/S 9155232

€23.95

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Part no. 7312849

BMW F30 F31 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Venetobeige Left Right N/O/S 7312849

€32.95

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Part no. 7319111

BMW F01 F02 Front Seat Headrest Head Rest Electric Leather Oyster 7319111

€75.95

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Audi A6 C6 Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Black Cloth Fabric 4F0881901T

€23.95

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Part no. 8E0881902BA

Audi A4 B7 Front Seat Head Rest Right O/S Cloth Fabric 8E0881902BA

€23.95

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Part no. 7S71-501B16-CB

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather 7S71501B16CB

€61.95

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Part no. 8P0881902BD

Audi Q7 4L Headrest Front Seat Right O/S Head Rest Black Leather 8P0881902BD

€47.95

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Ford Puma ST CF7 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black L1TB-A501A02-JA

€23.95

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Part no. 1840912

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve AV11-R610A16-AB

€23.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Right O/S Head Rest Leather Ice

€32.95

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BMW F10 M5 Rear Headrest Seat Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Leather Silverstone

€47.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Glacier

€56.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Interior Left Right N/O/S Fabric Cloth Black

€23.95

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Mercedes W213 Seat Headrest Front Left Right Head Rest Black Imitation Leather

€56.95

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Rear Headrest BMW F10 F11 Rear Seat Left Right Head Rest Leather Dakota Beige

€32.95

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VW Touareg 7P Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Imitation Leather Black

€37.95

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Audi A1 8X Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S 8X0881901G

€23.95

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Seat Leon Cupra Mk3 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Centre 5F0885902H

€42.95

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Mercedes W204 Headrest Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Imitation Leather Red Seam

€28.95

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Mercedes W169 Rear Seat Bench Guide Mount Holder Left Right N/O/S A1699200267

€23.95

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Part no. 1K0881904AB

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI Seat Headrest Head Rest Front Right O/S Black Leather

€56.95

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€23.95

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€56.95

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Range Rover Sport L320 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Ivory Leather

€32.95

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Mercedes CLK A209 Front Head Restraint Rest Left Right N/O/S Pepple A2099704850

€32.95

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BMW F40 Rear Seat Dakota Leather Headrest Head Rest 9108289

€23.95

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BMW G20 G21 G14 F91 G15 F92 G16 Drive Vertical Headrest Adjustment Motor 7452225

€137.95

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Mercedes W203 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Grey Leather Head Rest

€42.95

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Mercedes W176 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Imitation Leather Grey

€32.95

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Range Rover Sport L320 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Ivory Leather

€32.95

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