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DisturbedRocks
DisturbedRocks asked in Cars & TransportationMaintenance & Repairs · 9 years ago

Car mirror replacements:?

Just got my first car and never owned one before so I'm clueless as to what to do..

The driver side side mirror got shattered when I was bringing the car in the garage (newby fail) and I need to get a replacement. I went back to where I purchased the car and the dealer said it will cost me $99.99 for the mirror and $160 to get it replaced!

That seems like too much for a simple mirror replacement! Even the cost of the mirror it self seems too much for something that costs less than a dollar to make.

The car is a Honda Civic 2012 and I'm located in Toronto, can anyone tell me what I should do? I've purchased the authentic mirror for now but haven't opened it yet so I can still return it!

Thanks!

Update:

Only the mirror is damaged, the whole assembly is not damaged.

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    OK you can get JUST the mirror (the glass part ) at advance auto $15.00 bucks and remove the old one and install the new one or if the housing is damaged i would get one from a junk yard for about 1/2 of what a new one cost OR CALL THIS PLACE CERIFIT 404-363-4222 this place is cheep on parts and it is in forest park ga and they will ship it to you call them and see if they can help ya good luck

    Source(s): drpeppers
  • br549
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    If it's just the glass that broke a glass repair shop can cut and mount a new piece for ten bucks or so.

    If you broke the housings too, you gotta spend the money! A dealer will charge 2-3 times what a smaller independent shop will though. If it needs painting to match, that will cost extra as well.

    Look on You Tube for videos.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Look on youtube & follow the Answers given for using glass shops and parts places.

    I've seen complete outside mirrors for Jettas or Passats @ $500 [no typo], plus installation; some Mercedes @ $7xx.

  • James M.
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    OK, noob, I'm going to say this once. YOU screwed up, so put on your big-boy pants and own up to your mistake!

    That part certainly does NOT cost "less than a dollar", LOL! You're a spoiled brat driving a brand-new car so just get it fixed properly.

    Source(s): ASE Certified Mechanic for 21 years.
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