Hyundai Getz Door Lock Mechanism Replacement Parts

The Hyundai Getz ran from 2002 to 2011 as a single generation, but it received a facelift in 2005 that brought some body panel and door changes, so a pre-facelift (2002–2005) mechanism may not be a guaranteed match for a post-facelift (2005–2011) car even if the door looks similar. You also need to match the side (NS nearside passenger or OS offside driver) and whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door, as the front door lock mechanisms differ between body styles. Confirm the pre- versus post-facelift compatibility with the breaker quoting against your registration before buying.

Yes, this matters significantly — the front doors on a 3-door Getz are longer than those on a 5-door, so the lock mechanisms are not the same part and will not interchange between body styles. Always tell the breaker which body style you have alongside the side you need (NS or OS), as getting either detail wrong means the mechanism will not fit correctly.

NS stands for nearside, which is the passenger side (left-hand side in a UK right-hand-drive car), and OS stands for offside, which is the driver's side (right-hand side). Door lock mechanisms are side-specific, so you must specify NS or OS when contacting a breaker, as the same-year same-body-style part from the wrong side will not fit your door.

The Hyundai Getz was sold in the UK in trim levels including Base, GSi, and CDX among others, but trim level does not affect door lock mechanism fitment — what matters is the facelift period (pre-facelift 2002–2005 or post-facelift 2005–2011), the body style (3-door or 5-door), and the side (NS or OS). A mechanism from a basic-trim car will fit a higher-trim car of the same generation, body style, and side, though any cosmetic finishes on the interior release handle may differ slightly.

Rear door lock mechanisms on a 5-door Getz are different parts from the front doors and are also side-specific, so a nearside rear mechanism is not the same as an offside rear or either front mechanism. When ordering, always specify front or rear as well as NS or OS and your facelift period so the breaker can supply the correct unit.

No — engine size, whether petrol or diesel, and manual or automatic gearbox make no difference to door lock mechanism fitment on the Getz. The only details that matter are the facelift period (pre-facelift 2002–2005 or post-facelift 2005–2011), body style (3-door or 5-door), door position (front or rear), and side (NS nearside or OS offside), so give the breaker your registration and those details for the best match.