Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »OK.. Here you go .............................................................. Hope this helps. since I found a buddy who will work for beer, I don't need to buy this tool. But thanks a lot for posting. Now I'll always know what a clip removal tool looks like

Quote, originally posted by trb »Wow, $90 for like 30 min of work. I want that job! That's like 4 times my current pay. No wonder I do everything to my cars that I can myself.no kidding. i ended up finding a buddy who said he can easily do it for a 12-pack.

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »It's not a very expensive tool at all. Basically it's like a flat blade WIDE screwdriver bent at a 30' angle with a slot in the middle, so it can grab the plastic clips. When I'm home later tonight I'll send a pic (mine is 25+ years old) but there are several v...

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »make sure you have one of those "clip' removal type tools to prevent you from breaking any plastic could you link me to info on this tool?once i get it, i'm wondering if i should just take the assembly to my local auto dealership to install. especially if ...

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »GMPartsDirect is a good site to deal with, but you may also want to check out GMPartsCenter.net. Their prices may be slightly higher then GMPD, but they only charge $7.99 for handling and shipping is free (on everything except wheels, large body parts, engines...

Quote, originally posted by Zimm »wait, you were kayaking in Michigan today?yesterday, attempted to get through some thin ice. didn't get beyond shallow weed area. so this was insult to injury!

great tips. thanks

Thanks for the info and suggestions. I just left gmpartsdirect site, where they listed a left side (i assume this is driver side) mirror assembly for about $78. They asked me for my VIN so they could verify correct part. Seems reasonable. Question is how long it will take me to do the replacement my...

So mad at myself. Took my kayak off my car this evening and it slipped in my hands and fell down onto my driver side view mirror. The assembly the mirror sits/swivels on snapped off the side of the car. But the mirror itself is fine.Any recommendations as far as purchasing a used assembly and re-usi...

My 2009 Vibe GT came without a rack, but it does have four black plastic covers within the two black longitudinal channels (also plastic) on the roof-- the four plastic covers are positioned where a rack would most likely mount.Can someone please help me understand what I am looking at, and also wha...