What is the construction and purpose of exterior mirrors and parts?

Exterior mirrors and parts are a set of components mounted on the sides of the vehicle, usually near the front doors. Their base is a housing with a mount, to which the mirror glass, insert, adjustment mechanism, and covers are attached. Depending on the version, motors, wiring, turn signals, sensors, and a folding function may also be included.

What are exterior mirrors and parts used for?

Exterior mirrors and parts are used to observe the vehicle's surroundings and improve safety during lane changes, reversing, and parking. They are also responsible for the correct setting of the driver's and passenger's field of view. Faulty glass, mechanisms, or housings can impair visibility, cause vibrations, or limit the operation of heating and adjustment.

What is the construction and function of the mirror adjustment mechanism?

The mirror adjustment mechanism is a set of components that changes the position of the mirror glass vertically and horizontally. It consists of mounting points, joints, and, in electric versions, motors and a connector. Its efficiency affects precise view setting, insert stability, and proper interaction with the housing.

How to choose an exterior mirror for a specific car version?

It is best to compare the OEM number, mounting side, and body/equipment version. In practice, the number of pins, presence of heating, electric folding, memory settings, or turn signals in the housing also matters. For pre-facelift and post-facelift cars, it is worth additionally checking the shape of the base and housing.

What symptoms indicate damage to a mirror or its parts?

The most common symptoms are lack of adjustment, non-working heating, loose housing, vibrations while driving, and cracked or dull glass. Problems with folding or the turn signal in the mirror also occur. With such symptoms, it is worth checking the insert itself, as well as the mount, wiring, and internal mechanism.

How to take care of exterior mirrors and parts after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly cleaning the glass and housing and periodically checking the operation of the adjustment and heating. It is also good practice to check the stability of the mount and the condition of the wires when removing the door trim. If bumpers and mounting parts also interact with them in the car, an inspection after a minor collision should cover this entire area of the bodywork.

Side View Mirrors

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

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BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 E92 Wing Mirror Drive Outside Motor Right O/S 6934854

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7220558

BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 LCI Supporting Ring Wing Mirror Housing Right O/S

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7232743

BMW E81 E87 LCI Wing Mirror Motor Outside Left 3 Pins SM 7232743

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7285001

Mirror Insert BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 Wing Heated Glass Convex Left N/S 7285001

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7220557

BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI Supporting Ring Wing Mirror Housing Left N/S 7220557

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8J0959577B

Audi TT 8J Wing Mirror Motor Drive Electric Left Right N/O/S 8J0959577B

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7220562

Supporting Ring BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI High Gloss Shadow Line Wing Mirror Right O/S

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7232744

BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI Wing Mirror Adjuster Drive Motor Right O/S 7232744

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2038202442

Mercedes W203 W210 W211 Wing Mirror Motor Drive Left Right N/O/S A2038202442

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7157235

BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 Supporting Ring Wing Mirror Housing Left N/S 7157235

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7058060

Genuine BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Heated Mirror Glass Wing Outside Right

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7280771

Indicator BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Auxiliary Turn Mirror Left N/S 7280771

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2048110798

Mercedes W204 Seal Wing Mirror Trim Insulation Left N/S Triangle A2048110798

€23.95

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Part no. 2754914-MNB

Cover Wing Mirror Mini R55 R56 Casing Cap Right O/S Midnight Black A94 2754914

€23.95

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Part no. 7284128

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 Lower Housing Section Panel Mirror Right O/S 7284128

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. P0036829-TS

BMW E90 E91 LCI Cover Cap Casing Wing Mirror Left N/S Titansilber Silver 354

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7284125

BMW F20 F30 High Gloss Ring Wing Mirror Left N/S Trim Cover 7284125

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A2037250294-2

Mercedes-Benz C W203 Door Tweeter Speaker Cover Grille Right Black A2037250294

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7252894-1

BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 LCI Heated Mirror Glass Wide Angle Right O/S

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7220561

Wing Mirror BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI High Gloss Supporting Ring Left N/S

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7284124

BMW F20 F30 Retaining Ring Wing Mirror Right O/S Trim Cover 7242692

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7284123

Cover Wing Mirror BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F36 Retaining Ring Left N/S Trim 7242691

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0028114133

Mercedes Vito W639 Wing Mirror Glass Left N/S Heated Outside A0028114133

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 0032681-BS

BMW E81 E87 Cover Cap Left N/S Wing Mirror Black Sapphire Metallic 475

€26.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 0036829-LMB1

BMW E90 E91 Wing Mirror Cover LCI Left N/S Cap Casing Le Mans Blue Metallic 381

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1718200942

Mercedes W169 W204 W207 W212 Mirror Motor Drive Left Right N/O/S A1718200942

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7132735

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E92 E93 Heated Left N/S Wing Mirror Glass Wide Angle

€23.95

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Part no. 7058059

Heated Mirror Genuine Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Glass Wing Outside Left

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A2128102521

Mercedes C204 W212 W221 Wing Mirror Glass Door Right O/S A2128102521

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8T0959578

Audi A3 8V Front Left Exterior Mirror Actuator Adjusting Engine 8T0959578

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0032681-QB

BMW E81 E87 Cover Cap Casing Left Wing Mirror N/S Quartz Blue Metallic - A18

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2754914-ASB1

Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 Cover Cap Casing Right O/S Mirror Wing Astro Black

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2152446-BS

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E60 E61 E64 LCI Cap Right O/S Black Sapphire Metallic 475

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 3452573

BMW X3 E83 Left N/S Wing Mirror Actuator Drive Motor 3452573

€56.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7058057

Mirror Glass Mini R50 R52 R53 Cooper One Wing Outside Left Right N/O/S 7058060

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8J0837637A

Audi TT 8J Front Door Interior Triangle Trim Cover Left N/S Black 8j0837637A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7065081-2

BMW E60 E61 E63 Left N/S Wing Mirror Glass Heated Wide Angle Blue 7065081

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8059556

BMW F30 F31 F32 F80 M3 M Sport High Gloss Ring Wing Mirror Right O/S 8059556

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A2038110460-BRS

Mercedes W203 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Cap Right O/S Brilliant Silver - 9744

€51.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. P0036828-KAR

BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Cover Cap O/S Wing Mirror Karmesinrot Crimson Red A61

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7286049

Wing Mirror Wiring BMW F20 F21 Left N/S Exterior Mirror Cable 5 Pin 7286049

€113.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K0857535E

Audi A4 B8 8K Front Wing Mirror Door Glass Outside Left N/S 8K0857535E

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8N0823302-MOR

Audi TT 8N Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Moro Blue Pearl Effect - Z5J 8N0823302

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2118100921

Mirror Glass Mercedes W211 Insert Left Asphericaly Curved A2118100921

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7284126

Wing Mirror Trim BMW F20 F30 Right O/S Cover High Gloss 7284126

€42.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7145268

BMW E81 E87 E90 E91 Heated Right Mirror Glass Wide-angle O/S 34094

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8T0857528D-NIBL

Audi A4 B8 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Door Right O/S Night Blue Pearl - Z5D

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0036828-TS1

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E90 E91 LCI Cap Casing Right O/S Titansilber Silver 354

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K0857537-TRE

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Wing Mirror Cover Left N/S Cap Casing Tornado Red - LY3D

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7285006

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 Wing Mirror Heated Auto Dip Glass Right O/S

€99.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0031361-TS

Wing Mirror Cover BMW Z4 E85 E86 Right O/S Cap Casing Titansilber Silver - 354

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0032681-SG2

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E87 2 Cap Casing Left N/S Sparkling Graphite Metallic A22

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6J0857522H

Seat Ibiza 6J Front Wing Mirror Electric Insert Glass Right O/S 6J0857522H

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8W6867368

Audi A5 F5 Front Wing Mirror Right O/S Triangle Trim Cover 8W6867368

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7292746-KAR

Wing Mirror Cover BMW F20 F30 Cap Casing Right O/S Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0858524C-1

Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Cover Trim Right O/S 4H0858524C

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7PP959578E

Porsche Cayenne 92A Mirror Adjustment Control Module With Memory 7PP959578E

€56.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2468200542

Motor Drive Mercedes W176 W246 Right Left N/O/S Mirror Control Unit A2468200542

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0033794-LMB1

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E92 E93 Right O/S Cap Casing Le Mans Blue Metallic 381

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0858523C-1

Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Cover Trim Left N/S 4H0858523C

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7292745-MBM

BMW F20 F30 Mirror Cover Cap Trim Casing Left N/S Door Wing Midnight Blue B38

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2308200721

Mercedes W209 W639 Wing Mirror Blinker Indicator Lamp Left N/S A2308200721

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8F0857528-PHB

Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Wing Mirror Cover Housing Door Right O/S Phantom Black - Z9Y

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7216370-DSB

BMW F10 F11 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Casing Right O/S Tiefseeblau - A76 7216370

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1815165

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Door Wing Mirror Insert Pad Left N/S 1815165

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. P0036828-WB1

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI 1 Right Cover O/S Casing Wing Mirror Bluewater Blue

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7065082-2

BMW E60 E61 E63 Right O/S Wing Mirror Glass Heated Wide Angle Blue 7065082

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7269511

BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R60 R61 Wing Door Mirror Actuator Motor Drive 7269511

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8036571-1

BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 E90 E93 M Sport Ring Wing Mirror Left N/S High Gloss

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2058200049

Mercedes W205 Front Blinker Indicator Cover Cap Trim Protect Hood A2058200049

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A4158110033

Mercedes W415 Wing Mirror Glass Insert Left N/S A4158110033

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 0300239-PG

BMW E60 E61 Cover Wing Mirror Right O/S Cap Platinum Grey Metallic - A68

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2754913-BLK1

Mini R55 R56 R57 R60 Cover Cap Casing Left Wing Mirror N/S Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7187432-SOP

Mirror Cover BMW F10 F13 F01 F03 Door Wing Cap Trim Right O/S Grey Metallic A90

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7266659

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 Right Left N/O/S Wing Mirror Drive Motor Adjuster HC

€66.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2754915-WHI

Mini R55 R56 R57 R59 Wing Mirror Housing Cover Cap Left N/S White 2754915

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. P0036828-MTB

BMW E90 E91 LCI Right Cover Cap O/S Wing Mirror Montegoblau Blue A51

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2198100164-IRS

Mercedes W221 Wing Mirror Left N/S Cover Cap Iridium Silver - 775 A2198100164

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8M51-17K746-AC-CHR

Ford Focus Mk2 Wing Mirror Cover Right O/S 8M51-17K746-AC Chrome

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2058200900

Wing Mirror Motor Mercedes W205 Left Right N/O/S Drive A2058200900

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4458055

Ford Transit Mk7 Wing Mirror Side View Small Glass Right O/S 2C11-17A700-AA

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2128106000-OB

Mercedes W204 W212 Wing Mirror Cover Trim Panel Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A0008111022

Mercedes Sprinter W906 Wing Mirror Cover Left N/S Housing Primed A0008111022

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7266083

Wing Mirror Cover BMW F01 F10 F11 LCI Base Plate Shadow Line Right O/S 7266083

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A0068204442

Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Wing Mirror Electric Motor Drive Left N/S A0068204442

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 1K0857538-RES

Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Wing Mirror Cover Right O/S Cap Casing Reflex Silver A7W

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. MDPF00228D05

BMW F10 F11 Outside Wing Mirror Drive Right O/S Power Fold Unit MDPF00228D05

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 0032725-SG4

Wing Mirror Cover BMW E90 E91 Left N/S Cap Casing Sparkling Graphite A22

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 8K0949101E

Audi A5 8T Q3 8U Wing Mirror Indicator Left N/S Turn Signal Light 8K0949101E

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. A0999060901

Mercedes W177 Exterior Mirror Courtesy Light Lamp Puddle Left N/S A0999060901

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 7292348

BMW 1 2 3 Series F20 F21 F22 F30 Right O/S Wing Mirror Drive Motor Adjuster

€42.95

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Part no. 7302006

BMW X1 E84 Wing Mirror Glass Right Door O/S Wide Angle Heated 7302006

€66.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. P0036829-SCG

BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI Left Cover Cap N/S Casing Wing Mirror Spacegrau Grey

€23.95

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Part no. A1727200448

Mercedes R172 Side View Mirror Right O/S Traingle Cover Trim Panel A1727200448

€23.95

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Part no. 8T0857528A

Audi A3 A4 A5 S5 Side View Wing Mirror Cap Cover Aluminium Right O/S 8T0857528A

€66.95

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Part no. 7284130

Wing Mirror Cover BMW F20 F21 F30 Lower Cap Casing Right Shadow Line

€28.95

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Mercedes W204 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Casing Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

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Mercedes W204 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Casing Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

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Wing Mirror Cover Mini R55 R56 Power Fold Cap Casing Housing Left N/S Black

€32.95

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Part no. 3D0959578C

VW Golf Mk6 Scirocco Mk3 Wing Mirror Motor Drive Adjustment Actuator 3D0959578C

€32.95

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Exterior mirrors and spare parts for full visibility

Precise exterior mirrors enhancing visibility and driver comfort

Exterior mirrors and parts are essential vehicle equipment components that ensure excellent visibility and increase safety while driving. They allow you to monitor the situation on the road, especially in blind spots, which helps avoid dangerous situations. In the Global Parts automotive store, you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including exterior mirrors and parts, ideal for brands such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.

What components are included in exterior mirrors and parts?

Our offer includes the following components:

Exterior mirrors – Complete mirror assemblies, which can be manual, electric, or folding, ensuring full functionality and visibility.
Mirror components – Sub-assemblies such as housings, folding mechanisms, adjustment motors, or electrical connectors.
Mirror glass – Key elements ensuring visibility, available in heated, spherical, or photochromic versions.

Construction and purpose of exterior mirrors and parts

Exterior mirrors and parts are a set of components mounted on the left or right side of the vehicle, most often near the front doors. Their task is to provide visibility of the area next to and behind the car, as well as to ensure proper integration with the electrical system and vehicle equipment. A typical set may include the housing, insert, glass, base, adjustment motor, turn signal, sensor, and wiring harness.

Comparison of exterior mirror variants and parts

Component type	Main function	What to check before purchase
Complete mirror	Provides full visibility and includes the housing, mechanism, and glass	Mounting side, number of pins, adjustment type, body version, OEM number
Mirror insert or glass	Responsible for image reflection and may support heating	Shape of the insert, mounting method, presence of a heating mat, aspherical or standard version
Housing or cover	Protects the mirror mechanism and affects the vehicle's appearance	Color, paint-ready status, attachment points, compatibility with the mirror body
Adjustment and folding mechanism	Enables mirror positioning and folding	Drive type, electrical connector, compatibility with the base and wiring

Why is it worth taking care of exterior mirrors and parts?

Damage or wear to exterior mirrors and their parts can affect driving comfort and safety. Typical symptoms of a malfunction include:

Lack of mirror adjustment – A damaged adjustment mechanism or motor may prevent the mirror position from being changed.
Cracks or scratches on the mirror glass – These limit visibility and can cause image distortion.
Loose housing – This can cause noise while driving and affect the vehicle's aerodynamics.
Heating problems – A faulty heated glass makes driving in winter conditions difficult, causing ice and fog to accumulate. At Global Parts, we offer used exterior mirrors and their parts that have undergone detailed quality tests, ensuring their durability and reliability.

Functions of exterior mirrors in daily use

Exterior mirrors are used to observe the traffic lane, the roadside, and the space behind the vehicle during reversing, lane changing, and parking. In more modern versions, they also integrate with turn signals, memory settings, heating, or electric folding. If you are looking for a sub-assembly such as an Audi A4 B8 mirror housing, it is worth comparing the OEM number, color, attachment points, and compatibility with pre-facelift or post-facelift versions.

How to choose the right exterior mirrors and parts?

When choosing exterior mirrors and parts, you should pay attention to several key aspects:

Compatibility with the vehicle model – Each mirror and its components must be consistent with the vehicle's design. At Global Parts, you will find mirrors and parts perfectly matched to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.
Technical condition – Used components should be free from cracks, scratches, and other mechanical damage.
Function type – Choose mirrors with features that meet your needs, such as heating, electric adjustment, or folding.

Selection by OEM number and vehicle equipment

The mirror mechanism refers to the internal system responsible for setting the glass position and, depending on the version, folding the entire body. When selecting, it is worth checking the OEM number, mounting side, plug type, and the presence of additional equipment. When choosing an element such as a Mercedes W211 mirror insert, it is important to compare the shape of the glass, the mounting method, heating, and compatibility with the housing and base.

Why choose used exterior mirrors and parts?

Used car parts, such as mirrors, mirror components, and mirror glass, are a practical solution that allows for savings while maintaining high quality. By choosing used exterior mirrors and parts, you gain:

Lower costs – Used components are significantly cheaper than new ones but offer equally high quality.
Ecology – Recycling car parts supports environmental protection and reduces waste.
Wide selection – In our store, you will find mirrors and their parts for the most popular car brands.

Components working with exterior mirrors and parts

An exterior mirror does not work as an isolated detail but interacts with the door panel, electrical wiring, and mounting elements. When dismantling or replacing, it is often worth checking the doors, trunk lids, and tailgates, handles, mounts, and mounting parts, as well as parts for front and rear windows. Technical knowledge can also be supplemented by the article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to match gear ratios to driving style, which shows how to compare parts based on compatibility and application.

How to take care of exterior mirrors and parts?

To ensure exterior mirrors and their parts work reliably for a long time, it is worth following a few rules:

Regularly clean the mirror glass to ensure maximum visibility and reflection efficiency.
Check the operation of mirror adjustment and heating to avoid problems in difficult weather conditions.
Replace damaged or worn components, such as housings or mechanisms, to maintain full functionality and aesthetics.
If a replacement is needed, at Global Parts you will find suitable used auto parts that will restore full functionality to your mirrors.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What is the construction and purpose of exterior mirrors and parts?	Exterior mirrors and parts are a set of components mounted on the sides of the vehicle, usually near the front doors. Their base is a housing with a mount, to which the mirror glass, insert, adjustment mechanism, and covers are attached. Depending on the version, motors, wiring, turn signals, sensors, and a folding function may also be included.
What are exterior mirrors and parts used for?	Exterior mirrors and parts are used to observe the vehicle's surroundings and improve safety during lane changes, reversing, and parking. They are also responsible for the correct setting of the driver's and passenger's field of view. Faulty glass, mechanisms, or housings can impair visibility, cause vibrations, or limit the operation of heating and adjustment.
What is the construction and function of the mirror adjustment mechanism?	The mirror adjustment mechanism is a set of components that changes the position of the mirror glass vertically and horizontally. It consists of mounting points, joints, and, in electric versions, motors and a connector. Its efficiency affects precise view setting, insert stability, and proper interaction with the housing.
How to choose an exterior mirror for a specific car version?	It is best to compare the OEM number, mounting side, and body/equipment version. In practice, the number of pins, presence of heating, electric folding, memory settings, or turn signals in the housing also matters. For pre-facelift and post-facelift cars, it is worth additionally checking the shape of the base and housing.
What symptoms indicate damage to a mirror or its parts?	The most common symptoms are lack of adjustment, non-working heating, loose housing, vibrations while driving, and cracked or dull glass. Problems with folding or the turn signal in the mirror also occur. With such symptoms, it is worth checking the insert itself, as well as the mount, wiring, and internal mechanism.
How to take care of exterior mirrors and parts after installation?	After installation, it is worth regularly cleaning the glass and housing and periodically checking the operation of the adjustment and heating. It is also good practice to check the stability of the mount and the condition of the wires when removing the door trim. If bumpers and mounting parts also interact with them in the car, an inspection after a minor collision should cover this entire area of the bodywork.

Summary: exterior mirrors and parts at the Global Parts automotive store

Exterior mirrors and parts are key elements ensuring safety and driving comfort. By taking care of their technical condition, you can increase visibility and improve safety during road maneuvers. In the Global Parts offer, you will find used parts matched to many models and equipment versions, including solutions for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Mini, and others. We invite you to contact us – we are here to help you! For more information and interesting facts, we also invite you to visit our automotive blog.

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