2016 F350 tow mirror - oops

[theczar]

So after years of backing down my driveway without incident, I clipped my mirror on the gate. The mirror still works but the plastic housing is cracked fairly bad. It is a power extending/ folding heated mirror and figured it was several hundred dollars to replace. Imagine my surprise when I called the dealer and was quoted just under $1600 including tax

I also checked amazon and google to see any internet options. I did find some but with questionable reviews. I am wondering if anyone here had this come up and find any reasonable options?

Thanks

[theczar]

Had two hit and runs in the last year so those were already paid by my my insurance. I do not want another claim so soon my premiums are already enough. Thanks all for suggestions

[CharlesinGA]

Many aftermarket mirrors are junk. The plastic is not as heavy, and inferior. The optics are poor, and the mirrors may have distortions in them. There are some good ones out there however.

I am a fan of OEM for many parts, and becoming more so every year.

Charles

[spud1957]

315RLTSinPA wrote:

spud1957 wrote:

Keithk3628 wrote:
Why not just turn it in to your insurance, if your deductible is not too high let them do the shopping. That is what we pay the premiums for. And if you don't back up into everything everyday too often it shouldn't affect your record/premiums.

Keith

Guess you're not familiar with how collision auto insurance works.

If he doesn't have a "first claim forgivable" policy, yes it will negatively affect his insurance premiums and claim record and will have to wait 6 years to have his rating cleared to no claims. We also don't know what his deductible is.


Not worth it to even consider insurance. A claim is a claim regardless of $$ value. Measuring risk does not consider the value of the claim.

Not true. My insurance company doesn't count anything under $1500 as a chargeable claim. And if you do have a chargeable claim, it only stays on your record for 3 years.

Good for your insurance company. That's not the norm.

6 years In Canada to remove a claim.

[315RLTSinPA]

spud1957 wrote:

Keithk3628 wrote:
Why not just turn it in to your insurance, if your deductible is not too high let them do the shopping. That is what we pay the premiums for. And if you don't back up into everything everyday too often it shouldn't affect your record/premiums.

Keith

Guess you're not familiar with how collision auto insurance works.

If he doesn't have a "first claim forgivable" policy, yes it will negatively affect his insurance premiums and claim record and will have to wait 6 years to have his rating cleared to no claims. We also don't know what his deductible is.

Not worth it to even consider insurance. A claim is a claim regardless of $$ value. Measuring risk does not consider the value of the claim.

Not true. My insurance company doesn't count anything under $1500 as a chargeable claim. And if you do have a chargeable claim, it only stays on your record for 3 years.

[thomasmnile]

theczar wrote:
Thanks all for your replies.

Most of the replacements that I am seeing have fit issues outlined in the reviews and are not power folding nor Power extending and explicitly state not compatible with mirrors with air temp sensors. These would not be preferred.

Rockauto does not have

Tasca looks like a great option.

I have not had a chance to check with a salvage yard yet.

Thanks again.

I had to replace a mirror on my '05 Ram 3500, not nearly sophisticated as the mirror on your F350. First bought one from an online parts supplier that claimed they were a 'Genuine' Mopar retailer. The mirror was priced about 60% less than a mirror from the FCA Mopar online website. Ordered it, and lo and behold the mounting studs did not line up to the holes on the door frame; wasn't even close. Returned it and bought the Mopar OEM mirror for over $500 bucks, but a perfect fit and installed in 5 minutes. Sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet.........

[Grit_dog]

^Agree w spud. Part of the high cost of insurance is those who submit every little ding and scratch. In the grand scheme, I believe it affects more than just your own policy.
Besides, with some shopping, searching and a bit of hands on, even with a $500 deductible, you could buy a new mirror and install it and either have $ left over or be very little additional out of pocket.

[spud1957]

Keithk3628 wrote:
Why not just turn it in to your insurance, if your deductible is not too high let them do the shopping. That is what we pay the premiums for. And if you don't back up into everything everyday too often it shouldn't affect your record/premiums.

Keith

Guess you're not familiar with how collision auto insurance works.

If he doesn't have a "first claim forgivable" policy, yes it will negatively affect his insurance premiums and claim record and will have to wait 6 years to have his rating cleared to no claims. We also don't know what his deductible is.

Not worth it to even consider insurance. A claim is a claim regardless of $$ value. Measuring risk does not consider the value of the claim.

[wrktfsh]

http://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

Online salvage yards, many will ship.

[Keithk3628]

Why not just turn it in to your insurance, if your deductible is not too high let them do the shopping. That is what we pay the premiums for. And if you don't back up into everything everyday too often it shouldn't affect your record/premiums.

Keith

[theczar]

Thanks all for your replies.

Most of the replacements that I am seeing have fit issues outlined in the reviews and are not power folding nor Power extending and explicitly state not compatible with mirrors with air temp sensors. These would not be preferred.

Rockauto does not have

Tasca looks like a great option.

I have not had a chance to check with a salvage yard yet.

Thanks again.

[Harrydavidson]

Try any major Salvage yard. That’s how I did my Silverado

[Edd505]

They look great, I did them to cover a small crack. They say to dry fit and they were so tight I had trouble removing them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/122023700960

[1995brave]

Have you tried Rockauto.com ?

[Retired_JSO]

They are on Amazon for less than $150. I replaced the passenger power mirror on my brides Honda Accord from Amazon. It’s not rocket science and pretty straight forward. You could also go to a body shop, non dealer, bad get it for less also.

c