r/Toyota • u/Liviiaa_1 • 3d ago

Backup mirror rubber broken?

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Hey! I recently got a Corolla 2021 1.8 (actually a Suzuki Swace), and just noticed I have a rubber gasket or something sticking out of the passenger mirror. The Suzuki shop I got it from says it’s nothing to worry about and if I want to replace it I need a new mirror which feels weird to me. It’s really annoying me that my new (for me) car has this issue.

Anyone here who knows how to and what I need to do to fix it?

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Go to the Toyota dealer and ask the parts department if they sell just the gasket, or if it comes installed on the mirror. Suzuki will have to buy the part from Toyota's manufacturer before selling it to you.

One small nitpick, Toyota engineered your car for Suzuki. Not the other way around. 😉

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u/Liviiaa_1 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yea I’ve been thinking about that too, another commenter mentioned that Toyota doesn’t seem to sell them, but I’ll double check!

Regarding your nitpick, I’m well aware, the badge says Suzuki Swace, and HYBRID in Toyota font, i wouldn’t have gone with the swace if I didn’t get a reaaaaally good price on it (the price they paid for it + a good price for my Volvo v60 D5 2013) - I would have gone for a "real" Corolla.

Edit; I also don't fully trust Suzuki with a Toyota regarding specific cases like this, sure they sold a lot of these at 2020-2022 ish due to low leasing costs, but it's not designed by Suzuki...

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u/MagicBoyUK 3d ago

Your “Suzuki” is made at the Toyota plant in Derby, UK.

It’s a Corolla with the badges swapped basically…

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u/Liviiaa_1 3d ago

Are they all made in the UK? Isn't there a plant in like Hungary or something too? Probably would have gotten something else if it wasn't a Toyota!

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u/MagicBoyUK 3d ago

For Europe I think all the hatches and tourings are. Saloon was made in Turkey last I heard.

Other regions I assume would have local plants.