Mirror Replacement Melbourne

Car Mirror Replacement in Melbourne, at Your Door

A cracked, loose or missing side mirror leaves a gap in what you can see every time you change lanes or reverse. Mechanic Near You sends a mobile mechanic to your home or workplace across Melbourne's west to inspect the mirror, replace the glass, the housing or the whole assembly, and test every function. Car mirror replacement starts from $149 and takes about an hour.

The crunch you heard from the driver's seat

It takes a second. A van squeezes past on a narrow street, or you cut the garage door frame a little fine, and there is a crack like a dropped plate. Sometimes you just come back to the car park and find the mirror hanging by its wires.

Then you drive home checking over your shoulder at every lane change, because the place you normally glance is a spiderweb or an empty stalk.

You glance at that mirror hundreds of times a week without thinking. We replace it where the car is parked, so you can stop thinking about it again.

Which car mirrors we replace

We replace side mirrors, also called door mirrors or wing mirrors, on sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, utes and commercial vehicles. That covers:

• Manual and power-adjusting mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• Power-folding mirrors
• Mirrors with a built-in indicator

Depending on the damage, we replace the mirror glass, the housing or the complete assembly.

Signs your side mirror needs replacing

• Cracked or broken mirror glass
• A cracked or smashed housing
• A mirror that is loose, hanging or knocked off
• A mirror that will not adjust, or will not hold its position
• Power adjustment or folding that has stopped working
• An indicator in the mirror that no longer flashes

A cracked mirror is worse than it looks. The cracks distort the view and can show you reflections of traffic that is not there.

Mirror glass or the whole mirror?

The glass can usually be replaced on its own, which saves time and money. We inspect the mirror first and recommend the smallest repair that will last.

What our mirror replacement includes

1. Mirror assembly inspection.
2. Mounting hardware inspection.
3. Electrical connection inspection.
4. Side mirror replacement: the glass, the housing or the complete assembly.
5. Power mirror and adjustment testing.
6. Indicator light testing, where fitted.
7. Final functionality testing before we hand the keys back.

Car mirror replacement cost

Our mirror replacement starts from $149. The final price depends on your vehicle and the mirror it needs, and we confirm it before we start.

For comparison, AutoGuru puts side mirror replacement in Australia at $200 to $450. Four things move the price:

• Glass or assembly. Glass alone costs less than a complete mirror.
• The features. Heating, power folding and indicators all add to the part.
• The part. Manufacturer and aftermarket mirrors are priced differently.
• Paint. A body-coloured mirror may need painting to match, which is extra.

How to get a car mirror quote

Call 0406 396 397 with your car's make, model and year. Tell us which side, what is broken and what the mirror does, such as folding or heating. We give you a price before we come. Our car service quote guide explains how to compare quotes fairly.

Is it legal to drive with a broken mirror?

A damaged mirror can make a car unroadworthy. Australia has a national standard for rear vision mirrors, Australian Design Rule 14, which new vehicles are built to meet.

Victoria's roadworthiness requirements then set the condition those mirrors have to be kept in. A mirror must be firmly mounted and adjustable, and its reflective surface must not be cracked or broken.

So a mirror that is cracked, loose or missing is worth fixing promptly, for your own view of the road as much as for the rules.

Side mirror or rear view mirror?

Both. The mirrors on your doors and the mirror on your windscreen are all rear view mirrors, and the regulations call every one of them a rear vision mirror.

Our mirror replacement service covers the side mirrors. If the mirror inside the car has cracked or come away from the windscreen, call us with the make and model. We will tell you whether we can replace it at your location.

Rear view mirror replacement near you

We are based in Wyndham Vale and travel across Melbourne's west:

• Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes
• Werribee and Hoppers Crossing
• Tarneit and Truganina
• Point Cook, Williams Landing and Laverton

We also cover Eynesbury. See all our service areas for the rest.

Getting the right mirror for your car

Two mirrors that look the same from the outside can be very different inside. A replacement has to match what your car has: manual or power adjustment, heating, power folding and a built-in indicator.

That is why we ask what your mirror does before we quote. After fitting, we test each function, so the mirror adjusts, folds, heats and flashes as it did before.

Other damage from the same knock

The hit that takes a mirror off can mark something else too.

• Body trim repair, from $179, for a door moulding that has been pulled loose.
• Bumper repair, from $149, for cracks and bumpers knocked out of line.
• Globe replacement, from $20, for an indicator or light that is out.
• Window motor replacement, from $149, if the window on that door has stopped working.

Buying a used car? Our pre-purchase inspection checks for body damage and poor previous repairs.

Why drivers call us for a car mirror

• We come to you. A car with a missing mirror is awkward to drive anywhere.
• We inspect first. If new glass will do, you don't pay for a whole mirror.
• Every function tested. Adjustment, folding, heating and the indicator.
• The price before the work. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Car mirror questions

How long does a mirror replacement take?

About an hour for most cars. Glass on its own is quicker.

How much does car mirror replacement cost in Melbourne?

With us, from $149. AutoGuru puts side mirror replacement in Australia at $200 to $450.

Can you replace just the mirror glass?

Usually, yes. If the housing and the mechanism are sound, new glass is all the mirror needs.

Can I drive with a cracked side mirror?

It is not safe to leave it. A cracked mirror distorts your view, and a damaged mirror can make the car unroadworthy.

Will the new mirror match my car's colour?

A body-coloured mirror may need painting to match, which costs extra. We tell you before the part is ordered.

Do you replace interior rear view mirrors?

Our service covers side mirrors. For the mirror inside the car, call us with the make and model, and we will tell you whether we can help.

Mirror cracked or knocked off? Get your view back.

Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week. Tell us the car and which mirror, and we will give you a price and a time.