How Much Does a Toyota HiLux Side Mirror Replacement Cost?
By Duber, The Car Mirror Man · Car Mirrors Australia · Updated October 2026 · 14 min read
Short answer: a Toyota HiLux side mirror replacement starts from $145 for glass alone, and a whole mirror is typically $260 to $480 depending on the trim and what the mirror carries. A cover is $150 to $300 and a powered mirror $350 to $500. Often only one part has broken, and replacing that part on its own costs less than a whole mirror. We come to you and quote a fixed price from a photo.
Anywhere in our five cities: we can replace a HiLux side mirror at your home or work — see our mobile mirror service.
The HiLux is one of the most common utes on Australian roads, and its mirrors take a beating. They are large, they stand out from the door, and they spend their lives at work sites, on gravel, past gates and in tight yards. The result is that HiLux mirror damage is very common, and so is the surprise at the quote. This guide explains what a HiLux mirror is made of, what each part costs to replace, how the generations and trims change the price, and how to avoid paying for a whole mirror when only one part is broken. It is written for any HiLux owner in Australia.
The four parts, and what each one costs
A side mirror is a handful of separate components. Which one broke is what decides the price, not the badge on the car. A whole mirror is the last resort, not the starting point.
What a HiLux mirror is made of
A HiLux mirror is a stack of parts held together on a mounting base: the glass, the outer cover, the mechanism that adjusts and folds it, and the mount on the door. Larger utes carry larger mirror heads, which is why a HiLux assembly is dearer than a hatchback's. Heated glass, electric folding and indicators in the mirror are listed as features on current models [1][2], and each is a separate part.
That structure is why the price follows the part that failed. A cracked glass on a HiLux is a small job. A mirror ripped off the door is a bigger one.
Toyota HiLux side mirror replacement prices
These are the bands we use. The HiLux row matches our national price guide, which is the single source for what we charge.
| What is replaced | Typical cost on a HiLux | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror glass only | From $145 | The glass is cracked or missing. Housing and motor still work. |
| Cover or housing | $150 – $300 | The outer shell is scuffed, cracked or snapped off. |
| Whole mirror | Typically $260 – $480 | The mirror is smashed off or the whole assembly needs replacing. Price depends on the trim. |
| Powered mirror | $350 – $500 | Electric adjust, power fold or an indicator is involved. |
| Blind-spot, camera or auto-dimming | $450 – $600+ | Sensors or a camera sit inside the mirror. |
How to read the table: start at the top and stop at the first row that matches what is wrong with your ute. If the glass is the only thing broken, the answer is the first row and the rest of the table does not apply. Most HiLux mirror jobs we see stop at the first or second row.
Generations and trims: what changes the price
The HiLux has been through several generations, and Toyota Australia’s current specification sheet lists heated, auto retracting side mirrors on some grades [6]. Mirror parts are not interchangeable between generations, so your year matters when we order a part.
Within a generation, the trim matters more than the badge. A basic work-spec HiLux mirror is a simpler assembly. Higher trims add features that sit inside the mirror, and features add cost.
The most common HiLux mirror jobs
On a work vehicle the same few jobs come up again and again. None of them needs a whole mirror by default.
Replace the part, not the whole mirror
A HiLux mirror assembly is one of the larger parts we replace, so the saving from replacing only what failed is bigger than on a small car. The question to ask any repairer is which part has failed and whether it can be replaced on its own. If the answer is the glass, the cover or the motor, you may not need a whole mirror.
Our national guide to replacing just the glass or the whole unit has a longer decision tree.
Work sites, fleets and tradies
Many HiLuxes are working vehicles. A mirror that cannot be trusted is a safety problem on a site, and a vehicle off the road costs more than the repair. We repair mirrors where the vehicle is, whether that is a driveway, a depot or a job site, so there is no need to move a work vehicle for a mirror.
For fleets, we can itemise each job by part and by vehicle. Most mirror jobs take 20 to 40 minutes on site.
Fitting a HiLux mirror at your ute
The whole mirror, the damage and the ute. Tell us the year and the trim if you know it.
We confirm which part failed and quote that part, with the visit included.
Home, work or site. We bring the glass and common parts in the van.
We adjust the mirror, fold it if it folds, and check any heater or indicator.
There is no separate call-out fee. If you are in Perth, see our HiLux mirror page for Perth. For everywhere else, our HiLux side mirror replacement page has the details.
Pay yourself or claim on insurance
A glass or cover job is usually well below a typical excess, so paying directly is common. A whole-mirror job on a higher trim may sit nearer to it. How excess and claims work is set out on the Moneysmart site [3].
| Job | Example excess | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Glass only (from $145) | $500 – $800 | Pay directly. It is far below the excess. |
| Whole mirror ($260 – $480) | $500 – $800 | Usually pay directly. Get a quote first. |
| Blind-spot or camera mirror ($450 – $600+) | $500 – $800 | A claim may make sense. Check your policy. |
Genuine or aftermarket parts
For whole mirrors and parts we supply genuine quality parts unless you ask for something else. Where a genuine and an aftermarket part both exist, we tell you the difference and let you choose. Glass is cut in Australia to the national design rule for rear vision mirrors [4]. We cover the difference in our guide to aftermarket versus genuine side mirrors.
Why HiLux mirrors get hit
A HiLux mirror sits high and wide, and the vehicle itself is long. That combination catches mirrors in a few predictable ways.
None of this is unusual, and it does not mean the vehicle was driven badly. It is the cost of a work vehicle doing what it is meant to do.
What we need to quote a HiLux mirror
The more we know about the ute, the faster we can confirm the part and quote it. Four details do most of the work.
The generation decides which mirror parts fit.
Higher trims can carry more features in the mirror.
Driver or passenger side, and which part is damaged.
Does it adjust, fold, heat or indicate?
If you do not know the trim, a photo of the mirror and one of the back of the ute is enough for us to start.
Protecting your mirrors on the job
Nobody can promise a mirror will never be hit, but a few habits make it less likely.
Three jobs, three prices: a worked example
The easiest way to see how the price follows the part is to compare three typical HiLux jobs. They illustrate the bands. They are not quotes for particular utes.
| The job | What failed | Which band it sits in |
|---|---|---|
| A work-spec HiLux with a cracked glass after a branch strike, housing intact | The glass only | From $145 fitted |
| A HiLux with the outer shell torn off on a gate post, glass and motor fine | The cover | $150 – $300 |
| A HiLux whose electric fold motor has stopped working | The powered mirror or its motor | $350 – $500 |
In each case the part that broke decides the price, and the vehicle only matters when the part itself is specialised. If a quote for the first job is a whole-mirror price, ask why.
How long a HiLux mirror job takes
Most of our mirror jobs take 20 to 40 minutes on site. A glass or cover job on a HiLux is at the short end of that. A powered mirror, or a mirror with features inside, can take longer because there is more to fit and more to test.
We tell you the expected time when we quote. When the job is finished you can drive away straight afterwards, because we adjust and test the mirror before we leave, and there is nothing to cure or wait for.
What Toyota lists on a HiLux mirror
Toyota Australia’s HiLux specification sheet lists a side mirror with auto retracting and heating on some grades [6]. That matters when you choose a part. A heated mirror has a heating element in the glass assembly, and a plain mirror does not, so the glass for one is not the glass for the other.
Tell us the grade, or send a clear photo of the mirror and the car, and we match the part to it. That is the quickest way to get the right glass first time and to keep the price down to the part that actually failed.
A written price for a work ute
A HiLux is often a work vehicle, so a repair needs to be quick and the price clear. WA Consumer Protection advises asking a repairer for a written quote or estimate before work starts [7]. It explains that a quote is binding once accepted and an estimate is not a fixed price [8].
For a business, a written price is also a record. Keep the quote and the final invoice together with the vehicle’s service file.
If extra work turns up
Sometimes a technician finds a second fault once the mirror is off the door. Consumer Protection says a tradesperson must get your permission before doing extra work, and that you do not have to pay for extra work you did not agree to [8]. Ask for the reason in writing, with the part and the price, before you say yes [7].
What our customers tell us
Short notice is normal for us, and so is the feedback about it.
Every review quoted on this site is a real, verified customer review. We do not write them and we do not edit them.
Warranty and your rights
Every fit carries a written warranty on the part and the workmanship, and the terms are on our warranty page. Under Australian consumer law a service must also be carried out with due care and skill [5].
Every band above comes from our national price guide, which is the single source of truth for what we charge. If you want the full breakdown by part and by vehicle, read our side mirror replacement cost guide.
We come to you in five cities
Every job is mobile. We drive to your home, your work or the car park the car is sitting in, and the mirror is fitted and tested before we leave.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Toyota HiLux side mirror replacement cost?
From $145 for glass alone. A cover is $150 to $300, a powered mirror $350 to $500, and a whole mirror is typically $260 to $480 depending on the trim. Blind-spot, camera or auto-dimming mirrors are $450 to $600 or more.
Is a HiLux mirror dearer than a car mirror?
A little. The assembly is larger and heavier, which is why the glass-only price starts at $145 and the whole-mirror range is higher than for a small car.
Do I need a whole new HiLux mirror?
Often not. Cracked glass, a broken cover and a failed folding mechanism are each separate parts, and each can be replaced on its own.
Does my HiLux year matter?
Yes. Mirror parts differ between generations, so tell us the year and the trim, and send a photo.
Can you fix a HiLux mirror at a work site?
Yes. We come to wherever the vehicle is and fit the part there. Most jobs take 20 to 40 minutes.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
No. The visit is part of the price.
Should I claim on insurance?
For glass or cover jobs paying directly is usually cheaper than the excess. We do not bill insurers directly, and we give you an itemised invoice.
Do you fit genuine parts?
We supply genuine quality parts unless you ask for something else.
Do you replace the interior rear-view mirror?
No. We replace exterior side mirrors only.
More on mirrors
Related guides and services.
Sources
- LandCruiser 300 specification table, Toyota Australia — lists side mirror indicators and heated, folding exterior door mirrors with driver side auto-dimming — www.toyota.com.au/-/media/toyota/main-site/vehicle-hubs/lc300/files/2026
- 25.5MY Isuzu D-MAX Specifications, Isuzu UTE Australia — lists power-adjustable, fold-in power and heated door mirrors with integrated turn indicators by grade — www.isuzuute.com.au/-/media/d-max/documents/25-5my-isuzu-d-max-vehicle-s
- Car insurance — excess, cover types and claims, Moneysmart (ASIC) — moneysmart.gov.au/car-insurance
- Australian Design Rule 14/02 — Rear Vision Mirrors, Federal Register of Legislation — www.legislation.gov.au/F2006L02663/latest/text
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Schedule 2 (Australian Consumer Law) — consumer guarantees for services — www.legislation.gov.au/C2010A00068/latest/text
- HiLux specification sheet, Toyota Australia — lists a side mirror with auto retracting and heating on some grades — www.toyota.com.au/-/media/toyota/main-site/vehicle-hubs/hilux/files/2026
- Consumer Protection WA, Repairs to your Motor Vehicle — written quote or estimate, extra repairs and the repairer’s responsibility for faulty work — www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/repairs-your-motor-vehicle
- Consumer Protection WA, Estimates, quotes and deposits — a quote is binding once accepted, an estimate is not a fixed price, and extra work needs your agreement — www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/hiring-tradespeople-0
Prices and information in this article are indicative only and reflect real quoted jobs at the time of publication. Costs vary with vehicle, part availability and features. Send a photo for an exact fixed price.
