Start with your car's make, model and years and the side you need. Then match two things on your old glass: whether it is heated, and whether it is standard convex or blind spot glass. Some cars also need blue tinted glass rather than silver.
Left or right?
In the UK the right mirror is on the driver's side and the left mirror is on the passenger side. Sides are always described from the driver's seat, looking forward.
| Side | Also called | Short form |
|---|---|---|
| Right | Driver side, offside | O/S, RH |
| Left | Passenger side, nearside | N/S, LH |
Driving a left-hand-drive import? The driver sits on the left, so go by left and right rather than driver and passenger.
Heated or non-heated?
Look at the back of your old glass. Two metal terminals, usually with wires pushed onto them, mean the mirror is heated. Many cars also have a mirror heating button, or turn the mirror heating on with the heated rear window.
Heated glass works in a car without heated mirrors. It fits the same way and the terminals stay unconnected. Non-heated glass fits a heated mirror too, but it will not clear mist or frost.
Standard or blind spot glass?
Standard glass is convex. It curves evenly across the whole surface and shows a wider view than flat glass would. Blind spot glass, also sold as wide-angle or aspheric glass, has an outer section that curves more sharply, usually marked by a dotted or solid line. That section shows more of the lane beside you.
Fit the same type you have now. On many UK cars the driver's side has blind spot glass and the passenger side has standard glass, but it varies between models. Blind spot glass makes the blind spot smaller without removing it, so still look over your shoulder before you change lanes.
Silver or blue?
Most glass is silver. Some cars leave the factory with blue tinted glass, which cuts glare from headlights behind you. Match your other mirror so both sides look the same.
Getting the shape right
A facelift can change the mirror shape while the model name stays the same, so check the years on the listing first. Compare the photos with your old glass corner by corner. When the new glass arrives, hold it against the mirror before you peel off the film.
Does it come with a backing plate?
Yes. Every glass we sell is fixed to a plastic backing plate that clips into your mirror, and the heated versions have the terminals for your wires. You do not need adhesive pads or any other parts.
Still not sure? Send a photo of your mirror and your registration to contact@wing-mirror.co.uk and we will find the right glass. Our fitting guide shows each step once it arrives.
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