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Used door handles vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Hyundai Coupe ran in two main generations in the UK: the first generation (RD) from 1996 to 2002, and the second generation (GK) from 2002 to 2009. Door handles are generation-specific, so a handle from the RD will not fit the GK and vice versa. When sourcing a used handle, always confirm with the breaker which generation your car is by quoting your registration.
Both the 2003 and 2007 Hyundai Coupe fall within the second generation (GK, 2002–2009), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility. However, the GK received a facelift around 2006, and minor exterior trim details can change across a facelift, so confirm with the breaker that the handle profile matches your specific car before buying.
Yes, side matters — NS (nearside, passenger left) and OS (offside, driver right) handles are not the same part and will not interchange. Always specify NS or OS clearly when asking a breaker for a quote, and double-check this against your own car before the part is sent.
Trim level does not affect the mechanical fitment of the door handle on the Hyundai Coupe — the door frame and handle mounting are the same across S, SE, and SIII grades within the same generation. The main difference you may notice is the finish or colour of the handle surround, but that is cosmetic and can be addressed with a respray or by sourcing a handle in a matching colour.
The RD generation ran to 2002 and the GK began in 2002, so a 1999 handle comes from the RD and an early 2002 car may be either the last of the RD or the start of the GK — this is exactly the kind of boundary where you should confirm with the breaker using your registration number rather than assuming compatibility. The two generations have different body pressings and the handles are not interchangeable across the generational change.
The Hyundai Coupe is a three-door coupé body style, and this is relevant when specifying your part to a breaker, as door handles from other Hyundai models with different door counts will not fit. Confirm the generation and side (NS or OS) alongside the body style when requesting a quote to make sure you receive the correct handle.