The glass of your wing mirror can break or get damaged in a minor accident. A crash or rough parking may lead to breaking the glass. But even if you don´t break the glass by accident, the glass can break by someone else´s fault. Is your wing mirror glass broken? Then you need to replace it as soon as possible.
Even if your mirror glass is damaged, it is best to replace it as quickly as possible. The car mirrors ensure that you can look around and see your surroundings while driving. The mirror glass can, for example, be damaged by the use of bad cleaning agents, scratching with an ice scraper or wiping the glass with (a button on) your clothing.
Broken wing mirror glass
Is your wing mirror glass broken? Then a wing mirror glass replacement is necessary. After all, it?s not without reason that driving instructors state that if you only look forward when driving, you are unaware of more than 60% of what?s happening around you. It is moreover a legal requirement to have at least one intact wing mirror. In addition, it is also important for the safety of you and your fellow road users. Is your wing mirror cover broken, in addition to the glass? Then you may choose to replace the entire wing mirror.
Wing mirror glass replacement
A wing mirror glass replacement is very easy. You absolutely do not have to go to your local garage for this. No need for any special tools. Only your hands and a new exterior mirror glass will do just fine.
Press with your fingers in one of the corners of the wing mirror glass. The mirror glass will then rise on the other side. Put your finger behind the glass. Now you can gently pull the glass off. Be careful, there is often a cable attached to the glass, make sure you don't break the cable. This cable has the function of heating the glass, so this is not applicable to all cars. Now gently remove the cables from the mirror glass. Install the new car mirror glass by reattaching the cable to the new wing mirror glass and simply push the glass back into the housing. For a visual explanation, you can also view our video on YouTube.
Buying new wing mirror glass
You can buy a wing mirror glass for your wing mirror quick and easy at Winparts. Just enter your number plate or select your car make, model and engine type, and the suitable products for your car will be displayed. You can order a new mirror glass for as little as £ 4. Naturally, pricing depends on the brand and the type of car that you own. In addition, to wing mirror glasses, you can also go to Winparts for a complete wing mirror, universal mirrors and wing mirror motors.