🚗“It’s only a mirror.” Famous last words.
It was a rainy Tuesday morning in Stafford.
Laura was doing the usual, school drop-off, bit of Tesco, and then home for a brew. Nothing unusual. Until a white van decided that indicator use was optional and clipped her driver’s side mirror turning onto Beaconside.
Crack. Snap. Dangle.
Her mirror was left swinging by the wires like a robot’s broken arm. The van? Gone. No plate, no apology, just Stafford weather and a limp mirror flapping in the wind.
☕ The Mirror Debate Begins
Back at home, Laura did what anyone would do and called her mate Claire.
Claire (voice of reason, part-time mechanic in her own mind) said:
“Just tape it up. It’s fine. You don’t need a mirror.”
Laura, however, had already spent 15 minutes trying to parallel park with her neck at a 90° angle. And then nearly backed into a bin. So no — “just tape it” wasn’t cutting it.
She Googled:
“Mirror repair Stafford”
“Car body shop near me”
“Cracked wing mirror ST16”
And that’s how she found us.
🛠️ Mirror Mayhem (and What It Really Meant)
Laura popped into Bodymatters the next day. She thought it was just the plastic casing.
But here's what we found:
Wiring to the mirror’s heater was damaged
The indicator light was broken
A chunk of the mounting bracket was missing
And fun bonus her mirror cam had a cracked lens
Suddenly, this “tiny tap” became a safety issue.
So we:
✔ Replaced the full unit
✔ Matched the paint properly (no mismatched covers here)
✔ Rewired and tested all the electrics
✔ Gave it a clean — because we’re not animals
All in under 48 hours. No drama. No waiting weeks for a “network repairer.”
🧼 Stafford Tip: Small Damage Isn’t Always Small
Laura’s story isn’t rare. We see dozens of drivers across Stafford from Castlefields to Wildwood — every week who think it’s “just cosmetic” until we check underneath.
And the truth is, modern mirrors are tech central: cameras, heating, blind spot sensors, indicators. One little clip, and suddenly your MOT, insurance, or lane assist is at risk.
If it’s hanging, cracked, or wonky — don’t ignore it. Get it looked at. Properly.
📍 From Littleworth to Doxey — We've Got Stafford Covered
Bodymatters has been Stafford’s trusted bodyshop since 2005. Local team. Manufacturer-standard repairs. Friendly faces who explain things without the jargon.
If your mirror’s dangling like Laura’s or you’ve had a bump, scuff, or “it didn’t look that bad at the time” moment — give us a shout.
📞 01785 229162
📍 Tollgate Drive, Stafford
💻 www.bodymatters-uk.com
Because “it’s only a mirror” can turn into a lot more — and we’d rather fix it before it does.
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