Fixing a broken wing mirror for a Golf.

mru

Just wondering if anyone knows of a good (reasonable priced garage) where I could get my wing mirror fixed? How much do these type of things cost to get fixed? I wasn't parked on a footpath or wasn't obstructing any entrance, so I think it was kids who broke it off. It's not too badly damaged (it's still partially attached to the car). I've got an '02 Golf.

Muckie

There not a big job to replace, if your handy with a few tools.
You'd find one in a scrapyard(probably need the base part,
thats attached to the window).
That or ring an indy mechanic, pricewise i'd guess €100
for the job.

Noopti

You should look into replacing it yourself. Not sure about a Golf, but I replaced my Focus wing mirror and it was as simple as removing a small panel on the inside and unscrewing one bolt.

mru

Muckie wrote: »

There not a big job to replace, if your handy with a few tools.
You'd find one in a scrapyard(probably need the base part,
thats attached to the window).
That or ring an indy mechanic, pricewise i'd guess €100
for the job.

sound for that - it's always good to have an estimate price in mind.

bazz26

Is the wing mirror manually operated or electric? If you have the owner's manual or a haynes manual then it would be worth having a go yourself.

The thing about picking one up from a scrapyard is that the colour might not match.

Other than that give a main dealer a ring, my sister got one for her Lupo from a dealer and it only cost around €40. That was black, manual and excluding glass though, the Golf might be more expensive. Also try www.micksgarage.ie.

mru

bazz26 wrote: »

Also try www.micksgarage.ie.

Nice work! Just €30 for a manual mirror (which is what I'm looking for). I might even give it a go myself and see how I get on *fingers crossed*