What is the construction and purpose of car antennas?

Car antennas are receiving installation components mounted outside or inside the body, designed to capture radio, navigation, or communication signals. A typical element consists of a receiving part, base, cable, connector, and mounting points adapted to a specific car model. Depending on the version, the antenna can be simple, telescopic, windshield-mounted, or integrated into the roof housing.

What are car antennas used for?

Car antennas are used to receive and transmit signals to devices located in the vehicle. They ensure the proper operation of the radio, GPS navigation, certain phone systems, LTE modules, and selected multimedia systems. When the antenna or its base is damaged, interference, signal loss, and unstable receiver operation may occur.

What is the construction and function of an antenna amplifier?

An antenna amplifier is an installation component that increases the level of the received signal before it is sent to the radio or multimedia module. It can be integrated with the antenna base, the glass, or a separate module mounted within the body. Its operation is particularly important in cars with a short antenna, extensive electronics, or a multifunctional roof antenna.

How to choose a car antenna for a specific vehicle?

It is safest to compare the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, mounting location, and connector type. It is also worth checking the body version, factory equipment, and whether the car uses radio, GPS, an onboard phone, or mobile internet. For roof antennas, the shape of the base and the sealing method are also important.

What symptoms indicate a damaged car antenna?

The most common symptoms are weak or intermittent radio reception, loss of GPS signal, connectivity problems, and degraded multimedia system performance. In practice, the cause may be a damaged mast, corroded base, leak, broken cable, or faulty amplifier. Before replacing, it is worth inspecting both the antenna itself and the installation leading to the receiver.

How to take care of car antennas after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly checking the stability of the mount, the condition of the seal, and the antenna cable. Good practice includes removing dirt and avoiding mechanical damage during washing and work on the car roof. If reception begins to deteriorate, check the connections and base seal before the problem spreads to other installation elements.

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At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including car antennas for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The car antennas we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

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£13.95

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Roof Antenna BMW F22 F30 F32 Shark Fin Roof Cover Mineralgrau Grey - B39

£13.95

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£13.95

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VW Sharan 7N Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 7N0035552J

£13.95

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£13.95

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BMW G32 GT Empty Housing For Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Carbon Black - 416

£32.95

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Antenna Aerial Mercedes W212 CLS W218 Module Unit Rear Top A2129057305

£23.95

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£28.95

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BMW i3 I01 Antenna Supression Interferance Filter Module Amplifier 9333438

£13.95

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£13.95

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£13.95

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Mercedes Vito W639 Roof Antenna Wiring Cable A6399050600

£13.95

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Audi A5 F5 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster Unit Module 8W6035225D

£13.95

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£13.95

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£23.95

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£18.95

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£13.95

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Audi A3 8P Convertible Windscreen Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster 8P7035225

£13.95

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Audi A3 8P Navigation Aerial Antenna Amplifier Sat Nav 3C5035534

£13.95

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BMW X3 E83 Roof Aerial Cover Casing Shark Fin Antenna Titansilber Silver 354

£13.95

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Audi A4 B9 Aerial Roof Radio Antenna Shark Fin 4M0035503N Terra Grey - X7H

£18.95

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Antenna Amplifier Mercedes S212 Suppression Filter Wave Trap A2128703789

£13.95

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Shark Roof Antenna BMW F10 Aerial Housing Cover Empty Sophisto Grey

£13.95

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Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Roof Antenna Amplifier Unit Module Cable DT1T18812AAA

£18.95

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BMW E61 Roof Antenna Shark Empty Housing Fin Cover Titan Silver Metallic - 354

£13.95

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BMW G11 G12 ITS Aerial Inflatable Tubular Structure Antenna Japan 9349021

£23.95

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Volkswagen Touareg 7L Roof Antenna Aerial Top Control Unit Module 7L6035507L

£18.95

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Radio Antenna Amplifier Control Module 5H22-4120-AA

£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Audio Radio Aerial Amplifier Control Unit 8T8035225

£13.95

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Mercedes SLK R172 Roadster GPS Antenna Positionning System Module A1729057400

£13.95

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Mercedes W204 Estate Tailgate Antenna Amplifier Electric Line Cable A2048203415

£13.95

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BMW X1 E84 Antenna Cover Shark Aerial Roof Housing Trim Valencia Orange B44

£13.95

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Mercedes W221 Antenna Amplifier Booster Aerial Module Keyless Go A2218200289

£23.95

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier A1638200089

£13.95

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Mercedes W221 Roof Antenna Shark Fin Obsidian Black - 197 A2218203175

£18.95

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GPS Antenna BMW E46 Z4 E85 E86 Aerial Nav Navigation Unit Module 8374297

£94.95

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Ford Fiesta Mk8 Radio Roof Upper Top Aerial Antenna Unit H1BT-19G461-DD

£23.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Antenna Amplifier Module FK72-18C847-AA

£13.95

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BMW X3 E83 Shark Roof Fin Antenna Aerial Module Unit 3411471

£13.95

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BMW F10 Antenna Amplifier Module Trap Circuit 9118261

£13.95

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Rear Bumper BMW E88 Antenna DAB Aaerial 9192314

£62.95

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Mercedes ML W164 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Control Unit Module A1648202475

£28.95

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Audi A4 B7 Aerial Antenna Navigation Control Unit Module 8E5919889

£13.95

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Audi A3 8P Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8P4035225C

£13.95

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Audi A3 8Y Keyless Entry Aerial Amplifier Module Control Unit 5FA224075

£13.95

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BMW F45 Roof Antenna Cover Casing Shark Fin Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect-C06

£18.95

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Audi A5 8T Antenna Amplifier Shark Fin Top Aerial Meteor Grey Pearl - Z7H

£18.95

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Volkswagen Touareg 7L Roof Antenna Aerial Top Control Unit Module 7L6035577

£13.95

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Audi A4 B7 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8E9035225AF

£18.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Aerial Antenna Amplifier EX53-18C847-CA

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8F0919889

£13.95

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BMW U06 G20 G21 G60 X1 U11 X2 U10 Roof Aerial Antenna Amplifier 5A09D89

£42.95

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Audi TT 8J Antenna Aerial Roof Top Shark 8J8035503F Suzuka Grey Metallic - Y7F

£28.95

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BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 Bracket Ferrite Antenna Control Unit 6934497

£13.95

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BMW F10 Shark Roof Antenna Housing Cover Spacegrau Space Grey A52

£13.95

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BMW G01 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 5A2AD99

£18.95

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Mercedes GLA X156 S213 Estate Antenna Amplifier A2139052801

£13.95

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BMW X3 E83 Roof Aerial Cover Casing Shark Fin Antenna Montego Blue Metallic A51

£13.95

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Audi A3 S3 8Y Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8Y4035225M

£13.95

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BMW F07 Gran Tourismo Antenna Aerial Amplifier Signal Booster 9276027

£23.95

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Audi A8 D4 4H Aerial Antenna Amplifier AMP Booster Module 4H0035225C

£13.95

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Antenna Amplifier Mercedes W204 W207 Suppression Filter Wave Trap A2048708490

£13.95

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BMW F10 Shark Roof Antenna Aerial Housing Cover Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76

£13.95

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Mercedes S205 Estate Aerial Antenna Amplifier Noise Filter A2058202200

£13.95

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BMW E36 E46 E38 E39 X5 E53 Bumper Dualband Aerial Antenna 0016668

£47.95

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Mercedes W221 Aerial Booster Antenna Amplifier Modue A2218209189

£18.95

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Audi TT FV Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8S8035225

£13.95

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Audi Q7 4L Roof Antenna Aerial Shark Fin Daytona Grey Metallic - Z7S 4L0035503L

£13.95

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Mercedes W204 Antenna Amplifier C-Pillar Left N/S Aerial Wave Trap A2048708390

£13.95

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Porsche Macan 95B Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module GPS 7PP035504B

£13.95

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Antenna Cover BMW X1 E84 E91 Shark Aerial Roof Housing Kaschmir Silver - A72

£18.95

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Mercedes W204 Aerial Antenna Module Amplifier Booster Control W212 A2048702589

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V Antenna Amplifier Roof Fin Shark Aerial Cosmos Blue Metallic - X5E

£23.95

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BMW F10 F11 LCI Aerial Roof Antenna Shark Fin Trim Cover Carbonschwarz - 416

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V Shark Fin Roof Aerial Antenna 8V0035503B

£56.95

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Audi Q7 4L Roof Antenna Aerial Shark Top Ice Silver Metallic - X7W 4L0035503L

£13.95

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Mini F66 Radio Antenna Amplifier Remote Reciver Control Module Unit 5A320A9

£32.95

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VW Volkswagen Golf 1K Aerial Signal Amplifier Antenna Right O/S 1K6035577H

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit Module 8V3035225

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit Module 8V3035225B

£13.95

Part no. 8V5035225D

Audi S3 8V Aerial Antenna Amplifier Control Unit Left N/S 8V5035225D

£13.95

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Mercedes W212 Aerial Antenna Shark Roof Iridium Silver - 775 A2048208075

£18.95

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Audi Q5 8R Aerial Roof Antenna Shark Glacier White Pearl - S9R 8R0035503E

£28.95

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Audi A1 8X Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8X4035225E

£13.95

Part no. 6955557-GSB

BMW X1 E84 E91 Shark Antenna Aerial Roof Housing Glacier Silber Silver A83

£18.95

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Audi A5 F5 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster Unit Module 8W6035225

£13.95

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Mercedes CLK S Class C209 W209 W221 Roof Antenna Shark Radio Silver A2218205375

£28.95

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