Doors, trunk lids and tailgates
More informationAt Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including doors, trunk lids, and tailgates for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Our doors, trunk lids, and tailgates undergo quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.
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Part no. 4E0833051C-PHB
Audi A8 S8 D3 Door Rear Left N/S Covering Panel Phantom Black - Z9Y
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E9839440AL
Audi A4 B7 Avant Door Window Seal Guide Frame Cover Rear Right O/S 8E9839440AL
£42.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F5833721D
Audi A6 C6 Saloon Door Inner Seal Rear Left Right N/O/S 4F5833721D
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S8831707
Audi TT FV Front Door Rubber Seal Gasket Frame Left N/S Side Inner 8S8831707
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0839249D
Audi A4 B8 Door Brake Rear Left Right N/O/S Check Strap Catch Holder 8K0839249D
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8Y0837479
Audi A3 8Y Door Window Seal Trim Strip Channel Front Left Inner O/S 8Y0837479
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P4827507
Audi A1 8X Boot Trunk Lid Lock Catch Tailgate Striker Plate Bracket 8P4827507A
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W8853742
Audi A5 F5 Rear Hatch Trunk Tailgate Emblem Label Badge Chrome 8W8853742
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0837479B
Audi TT FV Interior Door Window Seal Gasket Opening Front Left N/S 8S0837479B
£37.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 81A853960B-NGR
Audi Q2 GA Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Trim Front Right O/S Nano Grey - X7M
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0837207-BRR
Audi A3 8P Door Handle Front Rear Left N/S Outside Brilliant Red - Y3J 8P0837207
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8W2837240-MYB
Audi A5 F5 Door Grab Handle Front Right O/S Mythical Black Metallic - Y9T
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4L0853969F-MUB
Audi Q7 4L Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Mugello Blue - Z5E
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V4839480
Audi RS3 8V Window Strip Trim Door Rear Right O/S Moulding Sealing 8V4839480
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8J0837020A
Audi TT 8J Interior Door Grab Handle Front Right O/S 8J0837020B
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0831052J-IWH2
Audi A4 B8 Front Door Right O/S Covering Panel Ibis White - Y9C
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P4853954A-LAG
Audi A3 8P Sportback Door Strip Front Right O/S 8P4853954A Lava Grey - Z7L
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8S2959522
Audi TT FV Front Right O/S Door Card Switch Trim Cover Panel 8S2959522
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0864483C
Audi Q5 8R Boot Lid Tail Lock Trim Cover Panel Sill 8R0864483C
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0837205-DGR
Audi A7 4G Door Grab Handle Front Left N/S Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 420837208A
Audi R8 42 Outer Door Handle Base Carrier Front Right O/S 420837208A
£80.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E9864483B
Audi S4 B7 Rear Loading Sill Cover Edge Boot Trunk Floor Panel Trim 8E9864483B
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W8831707
Audi A5 F5 Front Door Inner Seal Gasket Rubber Left N/S 8W8831707
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8X4837249B
Audi A1 8X Door Brake Front Door Right Left Stop Limiter Hinge 8X4837249B
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8H0837461A
Audi A4 B8 Electric Window Lifter Regulator Front Left N/S Door 8H0837461A
£42.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0837205C-FSI
Audi A8 D4 Door Grab Handle Exterior Front Rear Left N/S Foil Silver - Z7G
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8V3867103
Audi A3 S3 8V Interior Door Card Front Trim Panel Cover Left N/S Black Cloth
£37.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0853969M-QGR
Audi S6 C6 Door Trim Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Quartz Grey Metallic - Y7G
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8S0839885
Audi TT FV Door Outer Handle Bracket Rear Right Left N/O/S Carrier 8S0839885
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8W9864513
Audi A4 B9 Avant Loading Sill Trunk Lock Cover Edge Trim Panel Chrome 8W9864513
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G5839432
Audi A6 C7 Door Window Seal Rear Right O/S Guide Frame Cover 4G5839432
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0837440G
Audi Q5 8R Front Door Window Guide Rail Frame Gasket Seal Right O/S 8R0837440G
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0839205G-PHB
Audi S8 D3 Exterior Door Handle Cover Front Passenger Side Phantom Black - Z9Y
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G9867671
Audi RS6 C7 Avant Rear Door Window Upper Frame Cover Strip Left N/S 4G9867671
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0837439H
Audi Q5 8R Door Seal Window Front Left N/S Guide Frame 8R0837439H
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P0837207-GAR
Audi A3 8P Door Handle Front Passenger Rear Left Right N/O/S Garnet Red - Z3F
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0837205-PHB
Audi RS6 C7 Rear Left N/S Exterior Door Handle Outside Grab Phantom Black Z9Y
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0853960E-BBL
Audi Q5 8R Front Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Brilliant Black - Y9B
£42.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0839901P
Audi A4 B8 Finisher Window Pillar Cover Rear Left N/S Satin Black 8K0839901P
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-4H0837879-DGR
Audi RS6 C7 Door Handle Cap Cover Trim Rear Left N/S Daytona Grey Pearl - Z7S
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K5833051D-LAG
Audi A4 B8 Limousine Rear Door Left N/S Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L
£237.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8Y4833721C
Audi S3 8Y Rear Door Inner Gasket Rubber Seal Left Right N/O/S 8Y4833721C
£42.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8J0837207-DGR
Audi TT 8J Front Door Handle Left Right N/O/S Daytona Grey Pearl Effect - Z7S
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P7831052-MGR
Audi A3 8P Convertible Door Front Right O/S Meteor Grey Metallic - Z7H
£189.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 81A837439B
Audi Q2 GA Door Frame Window Seal Guide Rail Rubber Front Left N/S 81A837439B
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G9827705C
Audi A6 C7 Tailgate Rubber Gasket Seal Luggage Rear Door Flap 4G9827705C
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V4833721C
Audi A3 8V Rear Inner Door Seal Gasket Rubber Left Right N/O/S 8V4833721C
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V7853283C
Audi A3 8V Convertible 2dr Weatherstrip Exterior Front Door Left N/S 8V7853283C
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P4833052A-LAG
Audi A3 8P Sportback Door Rear Right O/S Lava Grey Pearl Effect - Z7L
£189.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E0853959-ASI
Audi A4 B6 Front Left Door N/S Moulding Trim Strip Silver Akoya Metallic - Y7H
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0837885A
Audi Q7 4M Rear Door Outer Exterior Handle Mechanism Left N/S 4M0837885A
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0831051J-TOG
Audi A4 B8 Front Door Left N/S Pearl Effect Tornado Grey Metallic - X7P
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0853960B-MGW
Audi Q5 8R Front Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Glacier White - S9R
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0853960B-PBC
Audi Q5 8R Front Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Glacier White - S9R
£32.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K0831052J-TOG
Audi A4 B8 Front Door Right O/S Tornado Grey Metallic - X7P
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0833051G-NIBL
Audi A6 C6 Avant Rear Door Left N/S Covering Night Blue Pearl - Z5D
£189.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E0853953-ASI
Door Moulding Strip Audi A4 B6 B7 Front Left N/S Akoya Silver Metallic - Y7H
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V4853763A
Audi A3 8V Rear Window Strip Trim Door Moulding Sealing Left N/S 8V4853763A
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8J0837885A
Audi TT 8J Front Door Handle Left N/S Base Mount Bracket Exterior 8J0837885A
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0853763G
Audi S8 V10 Rear Window Trim Left N/S Gasket Seal Outer 4E0853763G
£42.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8F0837911D
Audi A5 S Line Front Left N/S Door Rubber Seal Gasket 8F0837911D
£56.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P4853964A-PHB
Audi A3 S3 8P Rear Door Sill Cover Moulding Strip Right O/S Phantom Black - Z9Y
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9833051D-TOG
Audi A4 B8 Avant Rear Door Left N/S Tornado Grey Metallic - X7P
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8U0839439
Audi Q3 8U Door Window Seal Guide Rail Rubber Rear Left N/S 8U0839439
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0839439N
Audi S8 V10 Qua Rear Door Seal Left Right N/O/S Protection Gasket 4E0839439N
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 83A839249
Audi Q3 F3 Rear Door Stopper Catch Limiter Strap Left Right N/O/S 83A839249
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V5833721A
Audi A3 8V Rear Door Seal Left Right N/O/S Inner Rubber Gasket 8V5833721A
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E0853954-ASI
Audi A4 B7 Front Right Door O/S Moulding Trim Strip Akoya Silver Metallic - Y7H
£47.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8R0853970E-BBL
Audi Q5 8R Door Trim Strip Rear Right O/S Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
£75.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9833052D-TOG
Audi A4 B8 Avant Rear Door Right O/S Tornado Grey Metallic - X7P
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0839911L
Audi S8 V10 Qua Rear Door Seal Rubber Right O/S Inner Gasket 4E0839911L
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8J0853742B-1
Audi TT 8J Rear Trunk Boot Badge Logo Emblem Black Rings 8J0853742B
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K5853274
Audi A4 B8 Triangle Cover Trim Rear Door Corner Right O/S 8K5853274
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0831052C-PHB
Audi A5 8T Coupe Door Front Right O/S Covering Panel Phantom Black - Z9Y
£189.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 81A827851D
Audi Q2 GA Electric Tailgate Strut Lift Support Left Right N/O/S 81A827851D
£66.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4E0831051C-PHB
Audi A8 D3 Door Front Left N/S Covering Panel Phantom Black - Z9Y
£237.95
Free delivery: Mar 19 – 26
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8U0853970R-DGR
Audi Q3 8U Rear Door Trim Lower Moulding Strip Right O/S Daytona Grey - Z7S
£51.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8U0839249D
Audi Q3 8U Door Brake Stopper Check Strap Rear Left Right N/O/S 8U0839249D
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G5833052-BBL
Audi A6 C7 4G Door Rear Right O/S Covering Panel Brilliant Black Metallic - Y9B
£237.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0839120D
Audi Q7 4M Door Inner Sill Seal Gasket Rubber Weatherstrip Right O/S 4M0839120D
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8H0853737
Audi A5 8T Rear Tailgate Boot Lid Badge Trunk Emblem QUATTRO Logo 8H0853737
£23.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3B0837207G-MOR
Audi TT 8N Front Door Handle Grab Left Right N/O/S Moro Blue Z5J 3B0837207G
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M0839119D
Audi Q7 4M Door Inner Sill Seal Gasket Rubber Weatherstrip Left N/S 4M0839119D
£28.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G0839249B
Door Stopper Audi A6 S6 RS6 C7 Rear Check Strap Left Right N/O/S 4G0839249B
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0837886E
Audi A6 C6 Exterior Door Grab Handle Support Mount Front Right O/S 4F0837886E
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8V5837267
Audi A3 8V Convertible Door Limiter Check Strap Front Right Left N/O/S 8V5837267
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0837205A-BBL1
Audi Q3 8U Door Handle Exterior Trim Front Left N/S Brilliant Black - Y9B
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4F0853969L-STBL
Audi A6 C6 Door Trim Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Stratus Blue - Z5B 4F0853969L
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4H0833052C-FSI
Rear Door Audi A8 D4 Right O/S Covering Panel Foil Silver Metallic - Z7G
£332.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9833052D-IWH
Audi A4 B8 Avant Rear Door Right O/S Ibis White - Y9C
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4L0971845F
Audi Q7 4L Rear Hatch Trunk Boot Lid Tailgate Hinge Left N/S 4L0971845F
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9833721M
Audi A4 B8 Avant Rear Door Rubber Gasket Seal Inner Left Right N/O/S 8K9833721M
£37.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9833051D-IWH
Audi A4 B8 Avant Rear Door Left N/S Ibis White - Y9C
£284.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0837879-ICS
Audi S5 8T Front Door Cover Lock Driver Side Ice Silver Metallic - X7W 8T0837879
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8K9867747
Audi A3 8V Trunk Handle Emergency Unlocking Lock Cover Trim Tailgate 8K9867747
£18.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G0839480B
Audi RS6 C7 Door Window Seal Rubber Gasket Rear Right Side O/S 4G0839480B
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8P4827507A
Audi A3 8P Boot Trunk Lid Lock Catch Tailgate Striker Plate Bracket 8P4827507A
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4L0827299B-PHB
Audi Q7 4L Trunk Boot Tailgate Hinge Rear Left N/S Phantom Black LZ9Y 4L0827299B
£13.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8Y4827705D
Audi S3 8Y Rear Boot Tailgate Hatch Boot Lid Rubber Seal Gasket 8Y4827705E
£56.95
Free delivery: Mar 18
If paid before 14:00
Doors and trunk lids – original parts for your car
Used doors and tailgates for BMW, Audi, Mini, Volkswagen, Mercedes and others: the best quality at an attractive price
Doors, trunk lids, and tailgates are not only body parts that give a car an elegant appearance, but above all, components responsible for the safety and comfort of the vehicle. From the robust structure of the doors to the practical solutions associated with the trunk lids, each of these components must be fully functional for your vehicle to operate flawlessly. At the Global Parts automotive store, you'll find a wide selection of used car parts , including doors, trunk lids, and tailgates for brands such as BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , Mini , and others.
What components are included in the doors, trunk lids and tailgates?
Doors, trunk lids, and tailgates consist of many important parts that combine to ensure their functionality and durability. Key elements include:
- 2. Doors and door sheets – Key bodywork components that protect the vehicle interior and ensure comfort of use.
- Door handles – Responsible for opening and closing doors, available in various versions (mechanical, electric).
- Door seals – They protect the interior against water, noise and dust, improving the vehicle’s acoustic insulation.
- Sliding doors – Mainly used in vans and delivery vehicles, providing convenient entry and saving space.
- Gas springs, locks, hinges and other parts – They are responsible for the smooth operation of the doors, trunk lids and hood, ensuring convenient opening and closing.
- Strips, seals and fittings – They protect against water, dust and noise, while giving the elements an elegant appearance. Each of these components must be made of materials resistant to corrosion, mechanical damage and weather conditions.
Definitions and examples of door parts
A car door is a set of elements that includes not only the outer sheet metal, but also the seal (e.g. Audi A3 8P door seal), the handle (e.g. Renault Trafic rear door handle), the glass, the lifting mechanism and decorative elements such as strips . (e.g. Passat B6 door trim). For many models, full compatibility is essential – for example, the Audi A3 8L lower door trim only fits a specific generation of that model and will not be interchangeable with the newer 8P version.
Why is it worth taking care of doors, trunk lids and tailgates?
Regular maintenance and replacement of damaged door, trunk, and hatch components is key to maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics and functionality. Neglecting these parts can lead to:
- Difficulty opening and closing doors or trunk lids.
- Loss of seal, which may cause water or noise to enter the vehicle interior.
- Corrosion and structural weakening, which reduces the safety and value of the vehicle. At the Global Parts store we offer original used car parts , which allow for quick and effective repair of these elements.
Technical parameters and compatibility
Door and trunk fit is determined by technical parameters such as hinge spacing, mounting hole dimensions, and door handle mounting type . For example, the side doors in the Renault Trafic II (2001–2014) have different mountings than the post-2015 versions, even though they look similar. Meanwhile, in the Passat B6 (2005–2010), door trims come in different variants, depending on the body style (sedan/wagon). Therefore, you should always consider fit based on the VIN or manufacturer's specifications.
How to choose the right doors, trunk lids and tailgates?
When choosing doors, trunk lids and flaps, such as tailgates or locks, it is worth paying attention to:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every car model has specific technical requirements. At Global Parts, you'll find doors, trunk lids, and tailgates that perfectly fit. for brands such as BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , Mini and others.
- Technical condition – Make sure components are free from corrosion, cracks and other damage.
- Finish and color – If you want a perfect visual match, choose elements in the appropriate color or opt for painting after purchase.
Table – Compatibility Examples
| Vehicle model | Part type | Production year range | Assembly notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 8L | Bottom door strip | 1996–2003 | Compatible with 8L version only |
| Audi A3 8P | Door seal | 2003–2012 | Different front/rear versions |
| Passat B6 | Door strip | 2005–2010 | The sedan and station wagon have different mountings. |
| Renault Trafic | Rear door handle | 2001–2014 | Fits van and passenger car versions |
Why choose used doors, trunk lids and tailgates?
Car parts Second-hand is a solution that allows you to save without compromising on quality. By choosing used doors, trunk lids, and tailgates, you gain:
- Lower costs – Used components are much cheaper than new ones, but offer equally high quality.
- Ecology – Choosing used car parts , you support recycling and reduce the amount of automotive waste.
- Wide selection – At Global Parts you will find doors and flaps for the most popular car brands, making it easy to find the right components.
How to take care of doors, trunk lids and tailgates?
To keep your vehicle's doors, trunk lids and tailgates working efficiently and looking good for a long time, remember a few rules:
- Wash and maintain these components regularly to protect them from corrosion and damage.
- Check the condition of seals to avoid leaks and noise from entering the vehicle.
- Replace damaged locks, hinges and gas struts to ensure full functionality. At Global Parts you will find the right car parts that will restore your vehicle's full functionality and aesthetics.
The exchange procedure in practice
Replacing a car door involves several steps: removing the old component and its hinges, relocating the electrical system (e.g., window and mirror controls), installing a new panel, and adjusting the fit. The entire process can take from 1 to 3 hours depending on the model. In the case of trunk lids, gas springs are also commonly replaced to ensure smooth opening.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about car doors, trunk lids and tailgates
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a trunk lid? | The tailgate is the rear cover of the bodywork that provides access to the luggage compartment. It is available in both upward-opening versions (hatchbacks, station wagons, and SUVs) and side-opening versions (e.g., in delivery vans). |
| What is a door seal for? | The door seal is responsible for the cabin's airtightness—insulating against water, dust, and noise. The Audi A3 8P featured different seal versions depending on the model year and body type. |
| What is the difference between a door sill strip and a door sill strip? | The door sill trim (e.g. Passat B6) protects and decorates the lower part of the door, while the door sill trim is attached to the sill and further strengthens the bodywork. |
| How long does it take to replace car doors? | The average time to replace a complete door is approximately 2 hours. In the case of sliding doors (e.g., Renault Trafic), the operation may take longer due to the guide mechanism. |
| How do I check door compatibility with my car? | The most reliable method is to verify the VIN. This helps avoid situations where doors from a similar model have different mounting points. |
| Can I buy doors from a different body version? | Partly yes – for example, the front doors in the Passat B6 sedan and station wagon are identical, but the rear doors are different. |
| Do doors and hatches need to be painted after purchase? | Not always. If you can find a part in the same color and paint code, painting isn't necessary. Otherwise, painting ensures a complete visual match. |
Summary: Doors, Trunk Lids and Flaps at the Global Parts Automotive Store
Doors, trunk lids, and tailgates are elements that combine aesthetics, functionality, and safety in your vehicle. By maintaining their technical condition, you ensure comfort and confidence on every journey. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of original used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for a BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes , or Mini, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .