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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Toppy on 11 March 2019, 16:34
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Hi folks,
I am hoping somebody can give me some advice regarding replacement wing mirrors for my 2017 mk7 GTI.
I had a bird strike with the passenger mirror 7 it was very catastrophic, in addition to that I clipped the drivers 1 last year so I just decided I would get 2 new 1’s
This is the quote from the dealer
Having looked at the pictures you have sent me here is a list of the parts that I think you will need for both repairs.
Passenger side:
Body - £290.00
Glass - £55.12
Cap - £59.05
Paint - £60.00
Total Parts - £464.17
Driver side:
Body - £290.00
Cap - £59.05 (will need to inspect because the fixings might have snapped and may not be able to fit onto the new body)
Paint - £60.00
Total Parts - £409.05
I've spoken to the workshop controller and he has said that the whole job would take 2 hours to complete which will cost £204.00 in labour. If you want to go ahead with the repair I can get all the parts ordered and painted for you to get fixed on Monday. Let me know as soon as you can so I can get the ball rolling for you.
I didn’t think it would be cheap but you had to pick me up from the floor
I have found a website called wing mirror man where I can get a non VW replacement for £200 each & a local garage that will fit them both for £100
Has anyone bought mirrors from here before, do you know how well they will fit, will they need coded etc
https://www.wingmirrorman.co.uk/wing-mirrors/volkswagen-wing-mirror-units/volkswagen-golf/vw-golf-2012-2018-electric-folding-with-memory-wing-mirror-unit-passenger-side
https://www.wingmirrorman.co.uk/wing-mirrors/volkswagen-wing-mirror-units/volkswagen-golf?filter_attribute%5B31%5D=&filter_attribute%5B30%5D=2017
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(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r613/Toppy1073/C808368C-7293-4A03-B77D-1727DD78B9FE_zps09mibxo9.jpeg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Toppy1073/media/C808368C-7293-4A03-B77D-1727DD78B9FE_zps09mibxo9.jpeg.html)
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Having had replacements in the past myself I can say the quote you've had looks about right. If you wanted to you could save a bit by buying the black gloss mirror caps (genuine VW) for around £125 which would save you £120 in paint and look rather good against the TR - https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/gloss-black-mirror-covers-for-mk7-golf
I'd be wary of non genuine parts especially as your car is still under warranty although the price difference would be tempting. Make sure the replacement ones have all the same functions including the puddle lights...
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I'd buy genuine parts to be sure they'll fit, gloss black mirror caps as they look ace and come painted, and fit it all myself. It is a very simple job to do as each mirror is held on by a couple of screws. I assume you have a screwdriver?
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I'd buy genuine parts to be sure they'll fit, gloss black mirror caps as they look ace and come painted, and fit it all myself. It is a very simple job to do as each mirror is held on by a couple of screws. I assume you have a screwdriver?
This is true, it's just getting the door cards off and running the cables through the door in the right places, you could cut the cables off (unplugged of course!) And use those to pull the new cables through. There are guides on you tube if you do a search. Might be worth having a few spare door card clips handy in case any break. Or buy the parts and have your local garage fit them for £100 if you trust them. Don't buy the copy ones...
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Thanks for the advice, I have had a look already on YouTube and I am half tempted to try and fit them myself. I have also checked online for mirrors in scrapyards but nothing was coming up as a match.
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You could ask this guy if they have mirrors :smiley: a grand for 2 mirrors is taking the piss
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-7-GTI-COMPLETE-FRONT-END-BUMPER-XENON-HEADLIGHT-BONNET-GTD-R-BREAKING/323706983772?hash=item4b5e70955c:g:V3QAAOSwtFxb8oav
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Golf-Gti-Mk7-Breaking-Salvage-Front-Bumper-Rad-Pack-Headlights-Wings-Bonnet/223443462845?hash=item340644aabd:g:QcsAAOSwufFchZnE
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-R-GTi-Mk7-5-Breaking-2017/192812204335?hash=item2ce480c12f:g:NOIAAOSwpRxcVe4D
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You could ask this guy if they have mirrors :smiley: a grand for 2 mirrors is taking the piss
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK-7-GTI-COMPLETE-FRONT-END-BUMPER-XENON-HEADLIGHT-BONNET-GTD-R-BREAKING/323706983772?hash=item4b5e70955c:g:V3QAAOSwtFxb8oav
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Golf-Gti-Mk7-Breaking-Salvage-Front-Bumper-Rad-Pack-Headlights-Wings-Bonnet/223443462845?hash=item340644aabd:g:QcsAAOSwufFchZnE
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-R-GTi-Mk7-5-Breaking-2017/192812204335?hash=item2ce480c12f:g:NOIAAOSwpRxcVe4D
Thanks nice 1, I will do
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Or a pair local to me :smiley:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-GTi-GTD-R-Mk-7-7-5-Genuine-Wing-Mirrors-Power-Folding/332872117685?hash=item4d80b96db5:g:UF8AAOSwN5hb4-~U
There is loads on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=mk7+golf+breaking&_sop=7&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R-1.TR9.TRC0.A0.H0.Xmk7+golf+win.TRS0&_nkw=mk7+golf+wing+mirror&_sacat=0
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£120 to paint 2 mirror caps! :shocked:
Was he wearing a Dick Turpin mask when he gave you the quote?! :grin:
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I'd say the price is about right... including the price for spraying them up.
Definitely I'd go with the VW OEM gloss black covers though - I quite fancy those anyway and you have the perfect chance to do it now and not feel like you've spent money replacing a perfectly good part :-)
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Definitely I'd go with the VW OEM gloss black covers though - I quite fancy those anyway and you have the perfect chance to do it now and not feel like you've spent money replacing a perfectly good part :-)
I'd agree!
Got mine from here: https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/gloss-black-mirror-covers-for-mk7-golf
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmDJmysm/B5A06F02-240A-4862-B674-3A17FA9866BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zb1W2rnZ)
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Thank you all for the advice, I have ordered a pair of used VW original power folding ones from eBay as suggested by barrym381 and after studying a few YouTube vids I will fit them myself.
I will post pictures once they are on the car.
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Good man.
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Thank you all for the advice, I have ordered a pair of used VW original power folding ones from eBay as suggested by barrym381 and after studying a few YouTube vids I will fit them myself.
I will post pictures once they are on the car.
Did you buy that pair local to me :smiley: and if your doing it yourself just take your time it's not hard couple of screws and a t20 torque bit :smiley:
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Thank you all for the advice, I have ordered a pair of used VW original power folding ones from eBay as suggested by barrym381 and after studying a few YouTube vids I will fit them myself.
I will post pictures once they are on the car.
Did you buy that pair local to me :smiley: and if your doing it yourself just take your time it's not hard couple of screws and a t20 torque bit :smiley:
Yeah mate they looked really good. Thanks I have watched a couple of YouTube clips and have bought a set of trim tools & some spare panel clips
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Well done for taking this on. As said, door mirrors are not a bad job to tackle. The second one will be an absolute doddle! Good Luck with it. Let us know how it goes. 😊
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If you can fix a mirror, you can fix a bike. If you can fix a bike, then you can fix a car. If you can fix a car you can learn to fix a Lynx mark 8 helicopter.
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If you can fix a mirror, you can fix a bike. If you can fix a bike, then you can fix a car. If you can fix a car you can learn to fix a Lynx mark 8 helicopter.
It’s mostly about confidence, isn’t it? 🙂
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Did you have any luck changing these :smiley:
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If you can fix a mirror, you can fix a bike. If you can fix a bike, then you can fix a car. If you can fix a car you can learn to fix a Lynx mark 8 helicopter.
😂🤣😂
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Did you have any luck changing these :smiley:
I have not got them yet, i received an email yesterday saying they have been dispatched & I should get them between Tuesday & Thursday
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Left mirror got claterred today. Damage is broken mirror glass and indicator lense. Painted mirror cover popped back on and isn't damaged. Glass was a tenner, OEM indicator was £20 new old stock from eBay.
The right mirror glass fell out and smashed a few months ago so that's both of them now replaced, or soon will be. 14 years bad luck? Sounds about right.... :tongue:
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Amazed no one lambasted you for calling them wing mirrors!
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Amazed no one lambasted you for calling them wing mirrors!
:grin:
Those pesky mirrors mounted on the doors, what could they be called...
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Amazed no one lambasted you for calling them wing mirrors!
:grin:
Those pesky mirrors mounted on the doors, what could they be called...
Yes it was you I had in mind! :grin: