Wing mirror repair in Exeter
Professional wing mirror repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
30 mins-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Wing mirrors repaired professionally. Broken mirror glass replaced, damaged housing fixed or replaced, hanging mirrors secured. Legal and safe to drive again.
Smacked Your Wing Mirror?
Tight car park, narrow lane, careless moment - suddenly your wing mirror's hanging off or the glass is shattered across the road. You can't drive legally without proper mirrors.
Getting it fixed at a main dealer? They'll charge £150-300 for a genuine part and fitting. Insurance claim means excess and no-claims affected.
Or I can repair it for £60-110. Replace just the glass if that's all that's broken, or fit a quality replacement housing if needed. Same day, done at yours, back on the road legally.
💡 Pro tip: If your mirror housing is intact but glass is broken, replacement glass costs £20-40. No need to replace the whole mirror assembly.
What Needs Fixing
Different damage, different repairs:
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Glass smashed | Replace mirror glass only |
| Housing cracked | New mirror housing fitted |
| Hanging off | Reattach or replace mounting |
| Won't adjust | Fix or replace adjustment mechanism |
| Heating not working | Replace heated glass element |
What You Get
🔧 Professional Repair
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess damage | See what's salvageable, what needs replacing |
| Source parts | Get correct glass or housing for your car |
| Fit properly | Replace glass or mirror, secure mounting |
| Test | Check adjustment, heating (if fitted) works |
📦 You're Left With
- Working wing mirror
- Legal to drive
- Properly secured
- Adjustment working
Pricing Guide
| Repair | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Replace mirror glass only | 30 mins | £60 + glass |
| Replace mirror housing | 1-1.5 hrs | £85-£110 + housing |
| Reattach hanging mirror | 30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Parts (glass/housing) at cost.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Mirror glass smashed - glass replacement
✅ Housing cracked or broken - full unit needed
✅ Mirror hanging off - secure it properly
✅ Can't afford dealer prices - quality repair, less cost
Why Choose Us for Wing mirror repair in Exeter?
Legal to drive again
Mirror working properly
Glass or housing replaced
Properly secured
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
I look at what's actually broken - just glass, whole housing, mounting points, adjustment mechanism. Tell you what needs replacing.
Step 2: Source Parts
Get the right glass or housing for your car. Match heating element if you had one, correct curvature and tint.
Step 3: Fit
Remove broken parts, fit new glass or housing, secure everything properly. Test adjustment and heating work.
🔧 DIY Tips
Mirror repairs can be DIY if you're careful:
🔧 For glass replacement
- Buy correct glass for your car (heated if yours was heated)
- Heat old glass gently to soften adhesive
- Carefully pry out old glass (wear gloves!)
- Clean backing plate thoroughly
- Clip or glue new glass in place
🔧 For housing replacement
- Usually held by screws behind interior door trim
- Remove door card carefully (lots of hidden clips)
- Disconnect electrical connector (if electric)
- Unbolt old housing, fit new one
- Reconnect wiring, test before reassembling
💡 Finding the right parts
- Note your car's make, model, year
- Check if mirror was heated
- Check if it was auto-dimming
- Check color code for painted housings
- eBay and Euro Car Parts often stock aftermarket
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Breaking more clips removing door trim
- Buying wrong glass (not heated when yours was)
- Dropping new glass while fitting (they're fragile)
- Not reconnecting wiring properly
- Forgetting to test before reassembling
💡 Pro trick: If just the glass is broken and housing is fine, replacement glass is cheap (£15-30). Don't let anyone sell you a whole new mirror assembly when glass replacement will do.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Hit and run damage? Report it to police (you'll get a crime number). Some insurance policies cover this differently to normal claims - check before paying yourself.
Can't find exact match glass? Aftermarket suppliers make glass for most cars. Won't be genuine manufacturer part but does the job fine for fraction of the price.
Electric folding mirror broken? Often the motor has failed or the folding mechanism is stripped. Sometimes repairable, sometimes needs new housing. I'll advise what makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you replace just the mirror glass or does the whole unit need replacing?
Often just the glass can be replaced - much cheaper than a whole new mirror unit. If the housing, adjustment mechanism, or heating element is damaged, you might need the full assembly. I'll assess and tell you which it needs.
Will replacement glass match my original mirror?
I source glass that matches - heated if yours was heated, auto-dimming if it had that, same tint and curvature. Won't be genuine manufacturer glass (costs a fortune) but quality aftermarket that does the job properly.
How long does wing mirror repair take?
Replacing just the glass - about 30-40 minutes. Replacing the whole mirror assembly - up to 1.5 hours depending on your car. Some cars make it really easy, others hide everything behind trim panels.
Is it illegal to drive with a broken wing mirror?
You must have two working mirrors - one of which must be the driver's side. So you can technically drive with passenger mirror broken if driver's side and rearview work. But you can't drive with broken driver's mirror. Get it fixed.
What if the mirror is hanging off but not completely broken?
That's the housing or mounting broken. Sometimes it can be glued or screwed back on if the breakage is clean. Other times the mounting points are stripped and you need a replacement housing. I'll see what's salvageable.
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