Suzuki Glove Compartment — Sourced to Your Derivative
Used, aftermarket and reconditioned parts. Not supplied by Suzuki Auto South Africa.
Part of our full range of Suzuki interior .
Match glove compartment to your model
Choose the model and we'll take glove compartment from there.
Suzuki Swift
hatchback
Suzuki Jimny
suv
Suzuki Ertiga
mpv
Suzuki Vitara
crossover
Suzuki Grand Vitara
suv
Suzuki Baleno
hatchback
Suzuki Ignis
hatchback
Suzuki Dzire
sedan
Suzuki XL6
mpv
Suzuki Fronx
crossover
Suzuki Brezza
suv
Suzuki Ciaz
sedan
Suzuki SX4
crossover
Suzuki Celerio
hatchback
Suzuki Alto
hatchback
Suzuki S-Presso
hatchback
Suzuki Super Carry
commercial
Suzuki Eeco
van
Suzuki Kizashi
sedan
Choosing glove compartment for a Suzuki without guessing
- What you are really deciding
- Whether the replacement has to be an exact trim match, or whether a near-equivalent lifted from a different spec of the same car will do the job.
- Where Suzuki differs
- Interior parts are where Suzuki's sibling models diverge most. The XL6 and the Ertiga share the mechanical package but not the seating; the Eeco is sold in panel and passenger form with different rear layouts; and entry derivatives across the range go without the mounting provision that higher specs assume is there.
- Where the car was built
- Something worth knowing about this marque in particular: a large share of the Suzuki range sold in South Africa is built by Maruti Suzuki in India, while the Jimny comes out of Japan. Cars that look the same on the road can therefore sit on different supply chains, which is one reason we would rather check than assume.
- What to send us
- The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing. With that in front of us we can normally settle the right glove compartment without a back-and-forth.
Glove Compartment, explained
The glovebox on a small Suzuki is a moulded plastic bin, a lid, a hinge or pair of stops, a latch and usually a small light. It is the lid catch and the hinge stops that break first, not the bin itself.
How you know glove compartment are on the way out
Recognise any of that? Tell us the model and year and we will go and check what we can get hold of for you.
Suzuki Glove Compartment — questions we get asked
What decides which glove compartment fits my Suzuki?
Interior parts are where Suzuki's sibling models diverge most. The XL6 and the Ertiga share the mechanical package but not the seating; the Eeco is sold in panel and passenger form with different rear layouts; and entry derivatives across the range go without the mounting provision that higher specs assume is there. In practice the decision in front of you is whether the replacement has to be an exact trim match, or whether a near-equivalent lifted from a different spec of the same car will do the job.
What do you need from me to quote glove compartment?
The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing. With that we can usually confirm the right part quickly, and we'll tell you whether we're quoting new, aftermarket or good used rather than leaving you to guess.
Can I replace just the latch, or do I need the whole glovebox?
On many small cars the catch and the striker are separate mouldings and can be changed on their own, which is the cheap route. If the bin itself has cracked around the latch mounting or a hinge stop has torn out of the plastic, the assembly is the only real fix. Send us the VIN through the quote form and we will tell you which way your one splits.
Will a glovebox out of a different Suzuki fit mine?
Almost never. The bin is shaped to the dash moulding behind it and the lid has to follow the dash face exactly, so the panel gaps give it away immediately. Trim colour also changes between models and between spec levels of the same model.
Why does the lid sag on one side?
Either the damper or check cord on that side has snapped, or a hinge pin has worn its hole oval. The lid then drops past its normal open position and puts all the load on the remaining side, which is how the second one breaks a few weeks later.
Is a dead glovebox light worth bothering with?
A light that will not switch off matters more than one that will not switch on. These cars run small batteries, and a globe burning quietly behind a closed lid can leave you with a car that will not turn over after a long weekend.
I was told my paint code is in the glovebox. Is it?
On Suzukis the colour plate is most commonly on the driver door pillar, and on some models such as the Jimny it sits in the engine bay instead. A few cars carry the sticker on the glovebox lid. If you cannot find it anywhere, a dealer can pull the colour off the VIN.
Further reading on glove compartment
Independent sources, not ours. Worth a look if you want the background before you enquire.
Nearby on the car
Dash mouldings, vents and trim sections for Suzuki cabins
Steering WheelSteering wheels and control switchgear for Suzuki models, quoted without airbag components
Left Front SeatDriver-side front seats, frames and runners for Suzuki models
Right Front SeatPassenger-side front seats and mounting hardware for Suzuki models
Left Rear SeatRear bench and split-fold sections for Suzuki models, driver side
Right Rear SeatRear seat sections and backs for Suzuki models, passenger side, including third-row parts off the MPVs
Center ConsoleCentre consoles, armrests, cup holders and gear surrounds for Suzuki cabins
Left Door PanelDriver-side front door cards and trim for Suzuki cabins
Glove Compartment, wherever the car is
Areas we send glove compartment to.
Glove Compartment for your Suzuki, matched before you pay
The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing is all we need. We cross-reference it against what we can source and come back with what fits.