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The car door handle - function and design

To open and close the vehicle doors you have door handles, which are usually installed in the driver and front passenger door in combination with door locks to allow the unlocking and locking of the same with a key. In addition to their pure functionality, the door handles are also a striking design feature of a car and contribute to its overall look. Accordingly, they are available in a variety of shapes and designs, whereby the opening mechanism is different. Especially in older vehicle models, the handles of the doors stand out, where the opening mechanism is often present in form of a push button or the handle itself works as a lever. For newer vehicles on the other hand the handle is often partially or completely submerged in the body. In addition to the classic handgrip there are also handles available which must be pressed upwards to open the door. For new car models along with the door handles electronic components are also used increasingly, for example for an electronic locking system. The counterpart to the door handle is located on the inside of the door in form of a door opener, which must be actuated to open the vehicle door when exiting.

When the car door handle is damaged

Basically, the door handles should function for the duration of the vehicle's life. However, it is sometimes inevitable that they are damaged by the constant mechanical stress on the opening mechanism or the handle itself. A sluggish mechanism can often be improved with some oil or oil spray. If the door no longer open properly, or if a door handle on the car is broken, an exchange of the handle is necessary.

Removing the damaged car door handle and installing a new door handle

Unless electronic components aren't installed as well the door handle can be exchanged with minimal technical skills. Often the interior trim of the door needs to be completely or partially removed, which can take various difficulty depending on the vehicle model. After that the mechanical connecting parts between the door handle and the lock can bedetached, and at last the door handle itself can be dismantled and exchanged. Known manufacturers include Vaico, Valeo and Febi Bilstein. You can order new door handles and many other parts in OEM quality, inexpensive and convenient at our online shop.