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

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 8T0959578

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

€28.95

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Part no. 8J0837637A

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

€23.95

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Part no. 8K0857535E

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

€28.95

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Part no. 8N0823302-MOR

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

€23.95

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Part no. 8T0857528D-NIBL

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

€23.95

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Part no. 8W6867368

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

€23.95

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

€23.95

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

€23.95

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Part no. 8F0857528-PHB

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

€23.95

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

€28.95

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

€66.95

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Audi TT 8J Mirror Wing Glass Left N/S Door 8J0857535D

€32.95

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Audi A3 8V Wing Mirror Frame Base Cover Trim Door Right O/S 8V0857240

€23.95

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Audi S4 B8 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Door Right O/S Aluminium 8F0857528C

€75.95

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Audi Q5 8R Q7 4L Side View Wing Mirror Cover Cap Front Left N/S Ocean Blue Z5A

€23.95

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Part no. 4L0949101A

Audi Q7 4L Q5 8R Mirror Indicator Signal Light Front Left N/S 4L0949101A

€32.95

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Part no. 8N0857527-MOR1

Audi TT 8N Wing Mirror Left N/S Cover Trim Moro Blue Pearl Effect Z5J 8N0857527

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 8K0949101A

Wing Mirror Blinker Audi A3 8P A4 B8 A5 8T Indicator Lamp Left N/S 8K0949101A

€23.95

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Part no. 8X0857239A

Audi A1 8X Wing Mirror Frame Cover Bracket Left N/S 8X0857239A

€23.95

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Part no. 8T0857528D-BBL

Audi A4 B8 Wing Mirror Cover Housing Door Right O/S Brilliant Black Metallic Y9B

€23.95

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Part no. 4H0857239-PHB

Audi A8 D4 H4 Door Wing Mirror Frame Trim Left N/S Phantom Black - Z9Y 4H0857239

€32.95

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Part no. 8T0857527A-ALU

Audi A5 S5 8T Door Wing Mirror Frame Cover Aluminium Left N/S 8T0857527A

€80.95

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Part no. 4F0857535AE

Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Mirror Glass Wing Mirror Insert Left N/S Heated 4F0857535AE

€28.95

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Part no. 8K0949102A

Audi A6 C6 Door Wing Mirror Indicator Front Right O/S 8K0949102A

€23.95

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Part no. 8E0857508B-PHB

Audi A4 B7 Door Wing Mirror Cap Right O/S Outside Phantom Black Z9Y 8E0857508B

€23.95

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Audi A6 C6 Wing Mirror Glass Insert Right O/S 4F0857536AF

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 4H0857240-MOG

Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Exterior Frame Trim Right O/S Monsoon Grey - X7R

€175.95

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Part no. 4H0857527-MOG

Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Frame Left N/S Monsoon Grey Metallic X7R 4H0857527

€61.95

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Part no. 8E0857535D

Audi A4 B7 Wing Mirror Glass Door Left N/S Mirror Glazing Heated 8E0857535D

€23.95

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Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Trim Right O/S Monsoon Grey Metallic X7R 4H0858524C

€23.95

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Part no. 8E0857507B-PHB

Audi A4 B7 Wing Mirror Housing Cover Cap Left N/S Phantom Black - Z9Y 8E0857507B

€28.95

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Part no. 4H0857528-MOG

Audi A8 D4 Door Wing Mirror Housing Cover Right O/S Monsoon Grey Metallic - X7R

€61.95

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Part no. 8E0857536E

Audi A3 8P A4 B7 A6 C6 Wing Mirror Glass Right O/S 8E0857536E

€23.95

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Part no. 4E0959577B

Audi A4 B7 Wing Mirror Motor Drive Adjustment Actuator Unit 4E0959577B

€28.95

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Audi TT 8N Bonnet Hood Hinge Left N/S Moro Blue Pearl Effect - Z5J 8N0823301

€23.95

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Audi Q3 8U Wing Mirror Base Bottom Lower Trim Cover Panel Right O/S 4F0858524A

€23.95

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Part no. 8E0857507B-PHB1

Audi A4 B7 Wing Mirror Housing Cover Cap Left N/S Phantom Black - Z9Y 8E0857507B

€28.95

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Audi A7 4G8 Front Wing Mirror Right O/S Triangle Trim Cover 4G8857506

€23.95

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Part no. 4G5949102A

Audi A6 C7 Allroad Wing Mirror Turn Indicator Lamp Right O/S 4G5949102A

€37.95

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Part no. 4F0858706B

Audi A6 C6 Wing Mirror Right O/S Interior Door Trim Corner Trim Cover 4F0858706B

€23.95

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Part no. 4F0858705B

Audi A6 C6 Wing Mirror Left N/S Interior Door Trim Corner Trim Cover 4F0858705B

€23.95

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Part no. 8F0857527A-ALU

Audi A4 S4 B8 A5 8T Wing Mirror Aluminium Case Cover Panel Left N/S 8F0857527A

€56.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Audi A3 8P A4 B8 A5 8T Exterior Mirror Housing Trim Cover Right O/S 8T0858524

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Audi A3 8P A4 B8 A5 8T Exterior Mirror Housing Trim Cover Right O/S 8T0858524

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€23.95

€23.45

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Part no. 8V0857528D-PHB

Audi A3 8V Wing Mirror Cap Cover Right O/S Phantom Black - Z9Y 8V0857528D

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 4H0857239-MOG

Audi A8 D4 H4 Door Wing Mirror Frame Trim Left N/S 4H0857239 Monsoon Grey X7R

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 8T0959577

Audi A6 C6 Front Left N/S Exterior Mirror Adjusting Engine Motor 8T0959577

€28.95

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Part no. 4H0858523C-MOG

Audi A8 D4 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Panel Left N/S Monsoon Grey X7R 4H0858523C

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 7 – 10

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Part no. 8T0959577A

AUDI A7 4G8 Wing Mirror Adjustment Motor Mechanism Left N/S 8T0959577A

€42.95

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Part no. 4G8857527-MGW

Audi A7 4G Wing Mirror Housing Cover Trim Left N/S Glacier White Pearl - S9R

€47.95

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Audi A3 8P A4 B7 Wing Mirror Lower Trim Cover Housing Black Right O/S 8E0858524A

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Audi A3 8P A4 B7 Wing Mirror Lower Trim Cover Housing Black Right O/S 8E0858524A

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€23.95

€23.45

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Part no. 8T0857536E

Audi A4 B8 Door Wing Exterior Mirror Insert Glass Right O/S 8T0857536E

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Wing Mirror Cover Audi A3 8P Cap Casing Right O/S Ebony Black 8E08575088

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Audi TT 8N Door Wing Mirror Glass Insert Front Left N/S Blue Tinted 8N0857535B

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Audi TT 8N Mirror Wing Glass Adjustment Mechanism Left Right N/O/S 8N0959577

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Audi TT 8N Wing Mirror Glass Insert Left N/S 8N0857535L

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Audi A3 8P Wing Mirror Glass Glazing Insert Heated Right O/S 8E0857536D

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Audi A6 C7 Side View Mirror Wing Insert Glass Right O/S Door 4G0857536B

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Audi A4 B8 Wing Mirror Glass Door Right O/S Heated 8K0857536G

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Audi S5 F5 Wing Mirror Side View Mirror Cover Cap Aluminium Left N/S 8W0857527C

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Audi TT 8J Mk2 Door Wing Mirror Base Plate Mount Bracket Right O/S 8J0858532A

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Wing Mirror Trim Cover Cap Left N/S Lava Grey - Z7L 8F0857527

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Audi TTS Mk2 8J Door Wing Mirror Cover Cap Casing Aluminium Right O/S 8J0857502B

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Audi TTS 8J Exterior Wing Mirror Mount Plate Left N/S 8J0858531A

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Audi TT 8J Upper Wing Mirror Glass Door Right O/S 8J0857536F

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Audi A4 B8 Door Left N/S Mirror Wing Electric Phantom Black - LZ9Y 8T0857527D

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Audi Q2 GA Q3 F3 Wing Mirror Glass Insert Right O/S Auto Dimming 81A857536H

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Audi A1 S1 8X Door Wing Mirror Indicator Front Right O/S 8X0949102

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Audi RS4 B7 Wing Mirror Mounting Bracket Panel Left N/S 8E0859411

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Audi A4 B9 Wing Mirror Frame Cover Trim Left N/S 8W0857239

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Audi Q7 4M Wing Mirror Glass Door Right O/S Aspherical Mirror Glazing 4M0857536N

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Mirror Glass AUDI A4 B9 A5 F5 Wing Mirror Insert Left N/S Heated 8W0857535D

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Audi RS4 B7 Wing Mirror Covering Cap Trim Left N/S Aluminium Matt 8E0857527A

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Audi A4 B9 Wing Mirror Blinker Indicator Lamp Left N/S 8W0949101

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Audi A8 D4 H4 Door Wing Mirror Frame Trim Left N/S Phantom Black - Z9Y 4H0857527

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Audi A8L 4H Mirror Glass Wing Mirror Insert Left N/S Heated 4H0857535D

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Audi A3 8P A4 B8 A5 8T Wing Mirror Cover Housing Door Right O/S Scuba Blue - X5Q

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Audi A4 B9 Wing Mirror Glass Door Right O/S 8W0857536E

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Audi A1 8X 3 Door Triangle Trim Cover Panel Black Front Left N/S 8X3837637

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Audi A6 C6 Wing Mirror Turn Indicator Lamp Right O/S 4F0949134

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Audi A6 C6 4F Wing Mirror Frame Base Cover Trim Right Door O/S 4F0858524B

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Mirror Glass Wing Mirror Insert Left N/S Heated 4F0857535AH

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Audi A3 8P Exterior Wing Mirror Glass Glazing Insert Right O/S 4F0857536AE

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Wing Mirror Blinker Audi S4 B8 Indicator Lamp Left N/S 8K0949101C

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Wing Mirror Glass Audi A4 S4 B8 A5 S5 8T Insert Left N/S Dimming 8F0857535G

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Audi A4 B8 A5 8T Exterior Wing Mirror Glass Glazing Insert Right O/S 4F0857536AJ

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Audi A4 B6 B7 Wing Mirror Lower Cover Trim Moulding Black Left N/S 8E0858523A

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Audi A7 4G Wing Mirror Blinker Indicator Lamp Right O/S 4G8949102A

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Audi RS4 B7 Wing Mirror Glass Glazing Insert Heated Left N/S 8E0857535AG

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Audi TT 8N Door Wing Mirror Mount Collars Left N/S Moro Blue Z5J 8N0857109

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Audi A1 8X Wing Mirror Casing Cap Left N/S Scuba Blue Metallic - X5Q 8XA857527A

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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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