I hit a couple of mailboxes to avoid killing a dog the ran out in front of me (in the country with no pedestrians around). The body shop is trying to charge me to replace the entire mirror but only the base got scuffed. It's only a few months old and I know it will be scuffed again eventually. Should I go to the dealer and see if they can order just the bottom?

 

They only come complete.

 

Why would you replace any part of a mirror for a scuff mark? Seems silly.

 

ebay has the best prices on replacement mirrors.

 

It may seem silly to you but it's only 4 months old And still owe 25k dollars on it.

 

I'll add my

Why not use a 'lil elbow grease and take the scuff out yourself?

There are a number of products to cover/mask the issue or you
could clean it up with some baking soda toothpaste and a nylon
brush....
If it's actually a dent then I understand if you want to replace it.
You could try e-bay or craig's list or some other after market shop.
But might I suggest checking into a place that deals with wrecks.
You could end up with the part/ parts you need for far less $$$
than you are currently faced with paying.

Hope this helps.
Good Luck.

 

It does. I'm not concerned with the paint on the mirror I can remove that. It has a very small gash in it I just wanted to know if you guys ever had experience with replacing just the lower half of the mirror since the top was untouched? Thanks for your suggestions, it dented the front fender and the front of the door :( I jut don't want to buy a 380 mirror for one scuff on a piece if plastic.