The Price Guide
Custom & Classic Mirror Work — What It Costs
Classic and custom work is priced per job — the standard price bands don’t apply the same way. Below is the guide for what typical classic and custom jobs land at.
If only the glass is cracked, don’t pay for a full mirror. Panel shops default to the full assembly. We assess for a glass-only fix first — often from $135. See our full cost guide for the detailed breakdown.
The Cost Chart
Side mirror replacement cost at a glance
Five tiers by fix type — from a glass-only fix through to full assembly with blind-spot sensors.
Why drivers choose us
Classic car side mirror restoration for the right-year, right-part rebuild
Classic car side mirror restoration is a different job to a modern repair. You're not looking for the fastest fit — you're looking for the correct-year part, the right chrome finish, sometimes a specific mounting-hole spacing. We source factory-correct or period-accurate mirrors for classics and refit them without damaging your paint.
A concours restoration needs the exact original part number. A daily-driver classic can take a period-accurate reproduction if the original is unavailable. We're upfront about which you're getting on any quote we send.
Fender-mounted or door-mounted chrome bullet mirrors show up on MGB, MGA, Datsun 240Z, HK-HG Holden, early Falcons. Sourcing is a specialty in itself; we've built the supply network for the common models.
Some owners want a mint replacement. Others want a lightly-aged part that matches the rest of the car. We can source either — tell us which one you want before the quote.
Sometimes the original mirror is repairable — re-chroming, glass swap, arm straightening. Sometimes replacement is the smart call. We assess honestly on the quote instead of defaulting to a new part.
CUSTOM & CLASSIC CAR SIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT
The classic & custom mirror specialist — where the parts catalogue closed years ago
The regular parts catalogue closed on your car years ago. Toyota Australia stopped listing E20 Corolla mirrors in 2004. Jaguar dropped E-Type parts from their central catalogue in the ’90s. GM won’t sell you a factory HQ mirror. Every classic and custom-car owner runs into the same wall: the dealer says “no longer available”, the panel shop says “we don’t do that”. That’s our specialty. We source discontinued parts, cut mirror glass to shape from ADR-compliant blanks, adapt aftermarket assemblies to fit custom builds, and hand-fit everything with proper mounting hardware. Priced per job because no two are the same.
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Our promise
Four things every classic mirror job includes
We name the exact part on the quote so you know what you're getting before you commit.
One clear photo of the current mirror and mounting plus the year and model. We do the sourcing legwork; you get one clean price.
If your original chromework can be brought back to a good standard, we'll say so. Sometimes that saves you money and keeps the car more original.
Written warranty on any replacement part fitted. Terms on our warranty page.
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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.
How it works
Custom & classic mirror work — 3 steps
Tell us your car
Car model, driver or passenger side, glass-only or full mirror, any powered features. Photos help us quote fast.
We text back a fixed price
We research sourcing, quote you a fixed price for the parts + labour, and give you a realistic timeline. Nothing starts until you approve.
We come to you
Home, work, driveway, work-site or roadside. 20–40 minutes on-site. You keep working.
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.
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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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Australia-wide Custom & Classic Specialist
Custom & classic mirror work across every Australian metro. Rare-part sourcing, hand-cut glass, one-off fitment.
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OUR SERVICE
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
All of our workmanship and products are guaranteed. Glass replacement carries an unlimited warranty. Whole mirror assemblies carry a 3-year written warranty. Individual replacement parts carry a 12-month warranty.
Impact, misuse, negligence and accident damage are excluded across all tiers. See our warranty page for the detail.
By vehicle
Typical classic & custom mirror job bands
Every job is quoted individually. These are the typical bands for common categories of classic and custom work.
Not listed? Every make and model, 1990 to today — European, Japanese, American, commercial vans and utes.
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FAQs
Classic car side mirror restoration for the right-year, right-part rebuild — answered
Can you find mirrors for a specific rare classic?
Usually — we've built supply networks for MG, Jaguar, Datsun, VW, early Mercedes, HK-HG-HQ Holden, XW-XY Falcon and most common Australian and European classics. Very rare marques may take longer or need international sourcing.
Restoration or replacement — which is right for my car?
Depends on the condition of the current mirror and how original you want to keep the car. We assess from your photo and recommend honestly.
Do you refit at my garage or shed?
Yes — we come to where the car lives. Home garage, storage unit, workshop, show ground. Wherever it's parked.
How much for a chrome bullet mirror set?
Depends heavily on the model, source, and finish. Simple reproductions can land near the base tier; genuine original parts for rare cars can be significantly more. We quote per job.
Can you re-chrome an existing mirror?
For some models yes, using specialist re-chromers. Cost and lead time vary. We'll be honest on the quote about whether it's worth doing versus sourcing a replacement.
Do you cover concours-standard rebuilds?
Yes — concours-grade sourcing and fitting is available. Contact us with details and photos through the instant quote page.
Coverage
Where we do classic & custom mirror work
Mobile classic & custom work across every Australian capital metro. Restoration-shop and multi-mirror project quoting available.
Mobile service across every Australian metro — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth. Regional classic owners, we don't travel out to you but we can ship sourced mirrors, arms and fittings anywhere in Australia. Many classic owners prefer their trusted local restorer to do the final fit — we can supply the part. Get pricing and sourcing timelines via our instant quote page.
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