Used side mirror prices

Across 179 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used side mirror guide medians run from $78 to $1,150, with a typical median of $240. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used side mirror from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new side mirror replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used side mirrors. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $78–$1,150 range for a grade-A side mirror with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A side view mirror is another name for a side mirror. Other common names include door mirror, sideview mirror, wing mirror. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

Check whether your original mirror features power glass adjustment, power folding, heated defrosting, integrated turn signal indicators, or blind-spot monitoring warnings. You must also count the electrical wiring plug pins to ensure total feature parity with your vehicle's door harness. Buying a mirror with matching features prevents non-functional options after installation.

Check the outer housing plastic for deep scuffs, cracks, or broken swivel mounts, and ensure the glass reflector is unchipped and unspotted. Move the mirror housing manually to verify that internal spring detents hold the mirror firmly in position without flopping. Testing the motor operation with a 12V supply ensures smooth glass movement.

While replacing just the glass is possible for minor surface cracks, buying a complete used mirror assembly is usually faster and more reliable. Full assemblies include factory-calibrated adjustment motors, unbroken internal gear tracks, and clean housing mounts. Installing a complete assembly eliminates fragile glass clip replacement risks.

Replacing a door mirror is an easy DIY repair that takes under 30 minutes with basic tools. Access usually requires popping off the interior corner plastic trim door panel cover, disconnecting the wiring harness plug, and removing three retention nuts. Bolting on the used replacement and reattaching trim restores full rearward visibility.

Yes, because side mirrors are common salvage items, you can often find a used mirror prepainted in your vehicle's factory color. Alternatively, many mirrors feature removable outer plastic caps that can be unclipped and swapped from your old damaged mirror to the replacement unit. Matching paint codes saves you the cost of custom body shop painting.

Side door mirrors are frequently damaged by garage frame scrapes, side-swipe collisions, parking lot impacts, or vandal damage. Internal motor gear stripping, broken heating elements, and cracked glass housings are also common failure causes. Installing a quality used mirror restores essential driving visibility and electronic safety features economically.