Second Hand Hyundai i20 Quarter Panel

The i20 has run across distinct generations: the first generation (PB) covered roughly 2008–2014, and the second generation (GB) ran from 2015 to 2020, with a facelift arriving around 2018. A quarter panel from the first generation will not fit the second, and vice versa, so always confirm which generation your car belongs to before buying. Matching the correct generation is the single most important step when sourcing a used quarter panel from a breaker.

Both years fall within the second-generation i20 (GB, 2015–2020), but the 2019 model sits in the post-facelift period (facelift from around 2018), while a 2016 panel is pre-facelift. Whether the pressing changed at the facelift on this specific panel is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mid-generation pressing changes can affect fit. Name both years to the breaker so they can compare the parts directly before you commit.

Yes, absolutely — the door count fundamentally changes the shape and length of the quarter panel, so a 3-door panel will not interchange with a 5-door panel even within the same generation. Always confirm the door count of the donor car with the breaker to make sure it matches your own. This is one of the first things a good breaker will ask you.

Trim level — whether your car is SE, Premium, Sport, Active, or any other grade — does not affect which quarter panel fits your i20, as the body pressing is the same across the range. However, you may find cosmetic differences such as body-coloured vs. unpainted sections or the presence of different moulding clips, so bear that in mind when finishing the repair. Any good breaker should be able to supply the correct panel regardless of the trim the donor car wore.

Your 2013 car is first-generation (PB, 2008–2014), while a 2015 or 2016 donor sits in the second generation (GB, 2015–2020), meaning these are different platforms with completely different body pressings. A quarter panel from the later generation will not fit your car, so make sure the breaker is sourcing from a first-generation i20 only. Confirm your registration with the breaker so they can verify the match on their system.

No — nearside and offside quarter panels are mirror-image pressings and are not interchangeable, so you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Always confirm NS (passenger side, UK left) or OS (driver side, UK right) clearly, along with your generation and door count, to avoid a wasted journey or return. A breaker will need all three pieces of information to pull the correct part.