POWER FOLDING MIRROR REPAIR · MELBOURNE
Power Folding Mirror Repair — Melbourne
The fold mechanism is its own module inside the mirror. When it fails, the glass, the cover, the indicator and the heating are all usually untouched.
Car Mirror Man tests the motor on site before quoting anything. If it is the motor, that is what gets replaced.
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Power folding mirror repair in Melbourne comes down to one question: is the motor dead, or is it the gearbox it drives? Both are inside the mirror, both are separate from the glass, and neither one needs a complete assembly to fix.
The most common cause we see is a mirror forced past its stop by hand — on a tight street in Brunswick or Prahran where somebody folded it to get past. That strips the plastic gears and the motor then spins without moving anything.
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Every Make & Model
We supply and fit new replacement mirror glass and components for every make and model since 1902 to today.
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Servicing Melbourne Wide
Our mobile car mirror repair service is equipped to cater to all of Melbourne (metro area), ensuring our assistance reaches far & wide.
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OUR SERVICE
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
All of our workmanship and products include a written warranty of 12 to 48 months, depending on the model and the work done. The terms and conditions are simple and straight-forward.
Of course, if any damage is caused by misuse, negligence or through an accident, we do not cover it!
What the fault sounds like
The noise the mirror makes tells you most of what you need to know before anyone opens it up.
Stripped gear teeth. The motor is fine, the gearbox is not. Replaceable as a module.
The motor is turning and the drive has failed completely, or the mirror is jammed against something.
Usually the fold motor itself, or a broken wire in the door loom where it flexes at the hinge.
Very often a snapped return spring or a gear that has lost teeth on one side of its travel.
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Quality Products
We cut all of our mirror glass ourselves right here in Australia using only ADR compliant, automotive mirror glass. When it comes to mirror parts and entire assemblies, we only supply genuine quality parts unless you request otherwise.
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Anytime & Anywhere
Effortless Installation Anytime, Anywhere! Our team will expertly complete all installations externally, ensuring your convenience. Once we locate your parked vehicle, consider the job done without any disruption to your schedule.
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All Mirror Parts
We can replace and repair mirror motors, covers, glass and indicators so when you are told by others that you need to replace the whole unit, give us a call first and let us advise on the most cost effective and convenient course of action.
Repair against replacement
The fold module is a fraction of the cost of a complete powered mirror. The gap between the two is the whole reason to ask which part failed.
| What is broken | What we do | Typical cost* |
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| Glass only | Correct ADR-compliant glass cut and fitted to your existing backing plate. | from $135 |
| Cover / housing | Outer cap swapped, glass and motor kept. | $150–$300 |
| Full mirror, plain | Whole assembly, manual or basic powered mirror. | $200–$350 |
| Full mirror, powered | Electric adjust, power fold or integrated indicator. | $350–$500 |
| Blind-spot, camera or auto-dim | Mirrors carrying driver-assist electronics. | Quoted per vehicle |
*Indicative bands. Fold-motor work is quoted per vehicle once we have tested it. Send a photo and describe the noise, and we will tell you what we expect to find. Every band here comes from our national price guide — the single source of truth for what we charge. Read the full side mirror replacement cost guide.
A mirror that will not fold is not a broken mirror. If the glass is clear, the indicator flashes and it still adjusts on the switch, then the fold module is the only thing that has failed — and that is what you should be paying for.
The Anatomy
What’s inside a car side mirror
Five parts that can fail independently — and only one that’s usually broken. That’s where the money-saver hides.
The 5 layers of a modern car side mirror — when only layer 1 is broken, you only pay for layer 1.
How to avoid killing the next one
Powered fold mechanisms are not designed to be moved by hand. Two habits cause most of the failures we are called out to.
If the car has a fold button, use it. Forcing the mirror strips the gears that the motor drives.
Cars parked on tram routes lose mirrors constantly. Folding takes two seconds and removes most of the risk.
On a cold morning, let the demist run before folding. Ice in the mechanism plus motor torque breaks gears.
A grind that is ignored turns into a stripped gearbox and, eventually, a jammed mirror that has to come apart.
Why choose Car Mirror Man in Melbourne
Glass, cover, motor and indicator are separate parts. We only ever change what is actually broken.
ADR-compliant automotive mirror glass, cut here — so we are never forced into a full-assembly-only part.
Home, work or the station carpark. Glass-only fits from outside, so the car can stay locked.
In writing. Unlimited on mirror glass for as long as you own the vehicle, three years on a full mirror assembly, twelve months on an individual replacement part.
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Coverage
Melbourne suburbs we service
We provide mobile side mirror replacement right across metro Melbourne, the bay to the Dandenongs — every suburb listed below. We come to your home or work.
Power folding mirror repair Melbourne — your questions answered
Why has my power folding mirror stopped working?
Most often a stripped gearbox from the mirror being folded by hand, a failed fold motor, or a broken wire in the door loom where it flexes.
Can the fold motor be replaced on its own?
Yes, on most vehicles. It is a separate module from the glass, the cover and the indicator.
How much does power folding mirror repair cost in Melbourne?
It is quoted per vehicle once we have tested the mechanism, because the module price varies by model. It is consistently far less than a complete powered assembly.
My mirror grinds when I fold it. Should I keep using it?
No. A grinding noise means gear teeth are already stripping. Every further cycle makes the repair bigger.
Can I just fold it by hand instead?
On a car with powered fold, folding by hand is what causes the damage in the first place. Use the button.
Do you come to me?
Yes. We are mobile across metro Melbourne and work wherever the car is parked.
How long does it take?
Most fold-motor jobs are done on site in under an hour once we have the correct module.
Will it still fold automatically when I lock the car?
Yes, if that is how your car was built. We test the full fold cycle before we leave.
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