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19-06-2021, 09:00 AM
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Smashed Wing Mirror.

Hi

Moved my car onto the road so the skip could be picked up.

They didn't come to collect it but my nearside wing mirror has been smashed.

It is electric, heated and not cheap.

I am not happy.
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19-06-2021, 10:50 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

Originally Posted by swimfeeders ->
Hi

Moved my car onto the road so the skip could be picked up.

They didn't come to collect it but my nearside wing mirror has been smashed.

It is electric, heated and not cheap.

I am not happy.
Ouch! I should think you certainly far from happy! Presumably the whole assembly is knackered and you ain't kidding about the price for replacement. Thought about checking out car breakers? For the cost of a few phone calls and a bit of googling you might well save many £'s.
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19-06-2021, 10:59 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

EBay is usually pretty good. Cost of an electric mirror was about 330 from main dealer, but 60 from eBay. Full assembly included, and I had to pay an extra 30 for the correct coloured plastic cowl.

30 mins to fit myself, and that was taking it easy.
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19-06-2021, 11:02 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

They can usually be reassembled with new parts if the electrics is still functioning. Amazon are pretty good for parts. A bit like a 3 d jigsaw puzzle. I would love a heated one. So annoying when they steam up.
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19-06-2021, 11:04 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

I am assuming that it is the whole mirror and not just the glass which can be bought cheaply on amazon.
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19-06-2021, 11:05 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

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I am assuming that it is the whole mirror and not just the glass which can be bought cheaply on amazon.
Certainly true on eBay.
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19-06-2021, 11:09 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

Originally Posted by Dextrous63 ->
Certainly true on eBay.

Yes, it could have been Ebay where I got mine. It was my first week living in Devon when mine got smashed but I have learnt to tuck them in on narrow roads now.
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19-06-2021, 11:19 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

On my car the wing mirrors fold flat to the body when the ignition is turned off.
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19-06-2021, 11:27 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

Originally Posted by The Artful Todger ->
On my car the wing mirrors fold flat to the body when the ignition is turned off.
It's a good idea.
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19-06-2021, 11:33 AM
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Re: Smashed Wing Mirror.

Originally Posted by The Artful Todger ->
On my car the wing mirrors fold flat to the body when the ignition is turned off.
Yep. Think that this should be standard on new cars nowadays.
 
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