Replacement of a mirror
At Sekurit Partner, if there's damage to an exterior mirror, we'll install a replacement mirror that's perfectly adapted to the part without changing the entire device. However, our 790 workshops in Europe are also authorized to replace your entire mirror, including the shell, if our teams determine that repair is impossible due to the severity of the damage suffered. In all cases, our service includes the calibration of the electronic driving aids to be reinstalled on your new equipment, ensuring that your vehicle's safety features are functioning correctly.
The rear-view mirror, a key element for your safety
Road regulations prohibit motorists from driving without an external rear-view mirror. Even when fitted, the equipment must not have any major defects that would prevent it from fulfilling its safety function properly. The two side mirrors provide the driver with an additional field of vision behind them, enabling the driver to anticipate obstacles coming from the rear, on the left and right sides, when undertaking a delicate maneuver such as overtaking or reversing.
A missing or defective mirror increases the risk of a collision by depriving the driver of an essential angle of view. In addition to the reflective capabilities of its glass, the device offers additional information to the motorist via electronic driving assistance tools (ADAS) installed on some of its components, such as the detection of obstacles in the blind spot.
When replacing your rear-view mirror, whether it's the mirror alone or the entire unit, Sekurit Partner ensures the identical installation of these devices and recalibrates them using adapted professional equipment to guarantee your safety on the road. Our teams work on all models of manually or electrically operated mirrors, regardless of the type of mirror they're equipped with (flat, convex, waterproof, anti-glare) and the technologies they incorporate, such as light signals embedded in the glass in conjunction with the blind spot detector, defrosting and anti-glare functions, side camera integrated into a 360° view system, etc.
What are the risks for your mirror on the road?
Due to its position in the middle of the vehicle, the exterior rear-view mirror is particularly exposed to impacts. Poor assessment of safety distances in a car park or on a narrow road can lead a motorist to collide with a vehicle parked next to their own or hit a car traveling in a parallel lane during a poorly negotiated junction, and in these touch-and-go situations, mirrors are often the first elements to be threatened and ultimately hit. Depending on the suddenness of the collision, the entire unit may come loose from its mountings and collapse along the bodywork, held together only by its connecting cable.
The mirror is not immune to vandalism either, such as when a careless motorcyclist kicks it on the road. It's also an ideal target for malicious individuals who attack vehicles parked in public parking spaces at night. The rear-view mirror is a particularly vulnerable glass surface, and the accidental or deliberate throwing of a stone is enough to crack or break it, leaving the driver without a crucial element for safe driving.
Sekurit Partner repairs or replaces your mirror
Attempting a small makeshift repair to straighten a torn mirror or patch up a broken mirror, even temporarily, is a risky initiative that could result in penalties in the event of a police or gendarmerie check. The law considers only an approved mirror, one that's in perfect working order, is capable of ensuring the safety of its user, their passengers, and the motorists they pass on the road. Therefore, it's essential to seek professional help to replace or repair a damaged mirror to ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
Why is it not advisable to repair your car yourself?
In the event of an accident, it's strongly recommended that you contact a professional such as Sekurit Partner, who has trained personnel and the appropriate equipment to repair or replace a rear-view mirror. The motorization of the systems, which is now almost universal on all vehicle models, and the numerous electronic connections required for ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) make the task particularly complex for those who wish to undertake it themselves. Often, it's necessary to remove part of the door trim to access certain components and electrical cables or to reposition the mirror adjustment lever correctly.
Sekurit Partner's retail purchases enable our teams to offer damaged motorists the replacement of their only damaged mirror when its shell is perfectly intact. Our technicians then reassemble the blind spot detector light on a suitable glass identical to the original part, if your mirror is equipped with this technology. We ensure that the system is correctly adjusted to provide maximum safety.
The reverse process is also possible, where the mirror of your original equipment can be transposed into a new shell. Finally, Sekurit Partner will replace the entire mirror (shell + glass) if none of the components of the damaged equipment can be repaired, ensuring that your vehicle meets safety standards.
Broken mirror: how does the insurance work?
Some car insurance policies cover the cost of replacing or repairing a mirror as part of their "glass breakage" cover. Depending on the circumstances and the cause of the loss, other optional cover may apply, such as vandalism cover, if it's proven that your equipment has been deliberately damaged by a third party.
When you contact Sekurit Partner advisors, we'll liaise with your insurance company to determine what compensation you're entitled to, ensuring that you receive the maximum financial benefit from your policy.