Wing Mirror Repairs in Tyne and Wear

Wing mirrors live on the outside of the car, so they get hit. A passing vehicle, a tight gateway or a careless reversing manoeuvre can crack the glass or knock the housing loose.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn, wing mirror and mirror repairs sit within our vehicle glass service. The first job is working out exactly what has failed, because a mirror is made of several parts.

What can go wrong with a mirror

The glass, the housing, the motor that adjusts it, the fold mechanism, the indicator, the heater element and the cover can all fail separately. A broken mirror glass is often a different job to a mirror that will not adjust.

Driving with a damaged mirror is not just inconvenient. You need a clear view behind you, and a missing or badly cracked mirror can affect that. Check the current rules on mirrors, and do not drive if you cannot see properly.

• Cracked or shattered mirror glass
• Mirror that hangs loose or vibrates
• Housing cracked or cover missing
• Electric adjustment not working
• Folding mechanism stuck or loose

What the repair involves

We start by inspecting the mirror. Sometimes only the glass needs replacing, which is a small job. At other times the housing, motor or complete mirror unit is the issue.

Where parts are replaced, the new part must suit your vehicle, including any electric adjustment, heating or indicator. Painted housings may need colour matching so they sit properly with the body.

What affects the outcome and the cost

The vehicle matters most. Plain manual mirrors are simpler than units with heating, power fold, blind spot warning lights or cameras. The more features built in, the more there is to check and replace.

Availability of the right part, and whether the cover needs painting, also affects the work. We explain what is driving the estimate before we start.

What to expect and how to prepare

Tell us if the mirror is on the driver or passenger side, and about any electric features you know it has. If glass has fallen out, keep any pieces. If a mirror is hanging by wires, secure it safely.

Once it is repaired, check the adjustment works, and sit in your normal driving position to check your view. Mention anything that does not look right before you leave.