What is the construction and purpose of car antennas?

Car antennas are receiving installation components mounted outside or inside the body, designed to capture radio, navigation, or communication signals. A typical element consists of a receiving part, base, cable, connector, and mounting points adapted to a specific car model. Depending on the version, the antenna can be simple, telescopic, windshield-mounted, or integrated into the roof housing.

What are car antennas used for?

Car antennas are used to receive and transmit signals to devices located in the vehicle. They ensure the proper operation of the radio, GPS navigation, certain phone systems, LTE modules, and selected multimedia systems. When the antenna or its base is damaged, interference, signal loss, and unstable receiver operation may occur.

What is the construction and function of an antenna amplifier?

An antenna amplifier is an installation component that increases the level of the received signal before it is sent to the radio or multimedia module. It can be integrated with the antenna base, the glass, or a separate module mounted within the body. Its operation is particularly important in cars with a short antenna, extensive electronics, or a multifunctional roof antenna.

How to choose a car antenna for a specific vehicle?

It is safest to compare the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, mounting location, and connector type. It is also worth checking the body version, factory equipment, and whether the car uses radio, GPS, an onboard phone, or mobile internet. For roof antennas, the shape of the base and the sealing method are also important.

What symptoms indicate a damaged car antenna?

The most common symptoms are weak or intermittent radio reception, loss of GPS signal, connectivity problems, and degraded multimedia system performance. In practice, the cause may be a damaged mast, corroded base, leak, broken cable, or faulty amplifier. Before replacing, it is worth inspecting both the antenna itself and the installation leading to the receiver.

How to take care of car antennas after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly checking the stability of the mount, the condition of the seal, and the antenna cable. Good practice includes removing dirt and avoiding mechanical damage during washing and work on the car roof. If reception begins to deteriorate, check the connections and base seal before the problem spreads to other installation elements.

Car Roof & Shark Fin Antennas

At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including car antennas for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The car antennas we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

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Audi A4 B8 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8K5035225AA

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Audi A5 8T Antenna Aerial Amplifier Right O/S 8T0035225E

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Audi A7 4G8 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Unit 4G8035225D

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Roof Antenna Cover BMW F11 X3 F25 X5 E70 Shark Empty Cap Trim Alpin White - 300

€32.95

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Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 Tailgate Antenna Amplifier Right O/S 5NA035577

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Audi A3 8L Antenna Amplifier Aerial Signal Booster Control Module 4D0035530C

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Mercedes V251 Roof Interior Antenna Aerial A1648202775

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Mini F66 Radio Antenna Amplifier Remote Reciver Control Module Unit 5A320A9

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VW Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Left N/S 1K8035552C

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Antenna Cover BMW X1 E84 E91 Shark Aerial Roof Housing Kaschmir Silver - A72

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Audi A3 8P Convertible Windscreen Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster 8P7035225

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BMW F20 F21 F31 Empty Housing Roof Antenna Mineral Grau Metallic - B39

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Mercedes W204 Aerial Antenna Module Amplifier Booster Control W212 A2048702589

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Audi A4 S4 B9 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8W5035225D

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Audi A3 8P Navigation Aerial Antenna Amplifier Sat Nav 3C5035534

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BMW F11 X3 F25 Roof Antenna Shark Empty Housing Titansilber - 354 9125663

€23.95

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Mini Cooper F65 F66 Roof Radio Aerial Antenna Module 5A79390

€28.95

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BMW F22 F30 F32 Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Melbourne Rot Red A75

€47.95

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Mercedes W166 W176 W246 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Control Unit Module A1668201489

€23.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Antenna Amplifier Module FK72-18C847-AA

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Ford Fiesta Mk8 Radio Roof Upper Top Aerial Antenna Unit H1BT-19G461-DD

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Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module CH22-18C847-AA

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Audi A5 F5 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster Unit Module 8W6035225D

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Aerial Antenna BMW F23 F33 Convertible Front Fender Car Telephone Aerial 9273669

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BMW F10 Shark Roof Antenna Housing Cover Empty Sophisto Grey Brilliant 2 - B90

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Audi A4 B7 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8E0035456B

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BMW G30 F90 G11 G12 Antenna Amplifier Trap Circuit Unit Module 9325724

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Rolls-Royce Dawn RR6 BMW F12 F12 LCI AM FM TV Antenna Cable Wire Loom 9272435

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Audi A3 8P Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8P3035225

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Mercedes C140 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit A1408202489

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Porsche Cayenne S 92a Telephone Antenna VTS Tracking Atnenna 7P5035502

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VW Volkswagen Touran 1T Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit Module 1T0035577P

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BMW E91 E84 Shark Roof Antenna Aerial Housing Montegoblau Metallic - A51

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Mercedes W204 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit A2048270548

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Mercedes W177 Phone Antenna A2479057500

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Mercedes CLS W219 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Right O/S Unit A2118709189

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Antenna Cable Mercedes W205 X253 Aerial Bluetooth Wiring Loom A2059059713

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Toyota Celica Mk7 T230 Roof Aerial Antenna Base Housing Module 8630012700

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Mercedes W212 Roof Antenna Shark Trim Cover Tenorite Grey - 755 A2128270328

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Aerial Antenna Amplifier EX53-18C847-CA

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BMW F10 Antenna Amplifier Module Trap Circuit 9118261

€23.95

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Antenna Amplifier Mercedes W213 W238 Aerial Module Rear A2138201489

€23.95

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BMW E88 F23 Convertible Tailgate Antenna Shark Cover Vermilionrot Red A82

€23.95

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BMW X1 3 Series E84 E91 E91N LCI Shark Roof Fin Antenna Aerial 6940418

€23.95

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Audi Q5 FY Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Unit 80A035225P

€23.95

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BMW F10 F01 Shark Roof Antenna Aerial Housing Cover Empty Mineral Grey B39

€23.95

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BMW X3 E83 Shark Roof Fin Antenna Aerial Mysticblau Mystic Blue - A07 3411479

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Antenna Aerial Mercedes W212 CLS W218 Module Unit Rear Top A2129057305

€28.95

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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Unit Module 5G6035577B

€51.95

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BMW 7 Series E65 Empty Housing Exterior Cover Roof Antenna Shark Black Sapphire

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BMW E90 E91 E92 F11 F20 F21 F30 Shark Roof Antenna Aerial 9226893

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Audi A1 GB Radio Antenna Amplifier Control Module Right O/S 82A035225D

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Mercedes W204 Estate Tailgate Antenna Amplifier Electric Line Cable A2048203415

€23.95

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BMW X3 E83 Roof Aerial Casing Shark Fin Antenna Titanium Silver 354

€23.95

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Jaguar XF X250 Keyless Entry Central Locking Antenna Mount Bracked 8X23-3962-A

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BMW E91 Roof Antenna Housing Shark Fin Space Grey 9165513

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BMW i3 I01 Antenna Supression Interferance Filter Module Amplifier 9333438

€23.95

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Antenna Aerial Mercedes W176 W246 Amplifier Control Unit Keyless Go A2059053005

€23.95

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Volkswagen Sharan 7N AM/FM Aerial Amplifier Left N/S 7N0035552L

€23.95

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BMW 1 Series F40 Antenna Aerial Diversity Trap Circuit 6832256

€23.95

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BMW U06 G20 G21 G60 X1 U11 X2 U10 Roof Aerial Antenna Amplifier 5A09D89

€47.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Unit BJ32-19C089-AB

€47.95

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Mercedes W204 Antenna Amplifier C-Pillar Left N/S Aerial Wave Trap A2048708390

€23.95

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BMW X5 F15 F20 Roof Antenna Empty Housing Shark Spacegrau Metallic - A52 9257007

€23.95

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Volkswagen Sharan 7N Aerial Amplifier Right O/S 7N0035552M

€23.95

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BMW F10 Shark Roof Antenna Housing Cover Spacegrau Space Grey A52

€28.95

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BMW 2 3 4 Series F22 F30 F32 Roof Antenna Shark Fin Cover Estorilblau Blue B45

€23.95

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Volkswagen Touareg 7L Roof Antenna Aerial Top Control Unit Module 7L6035577

€23.95

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Toyota Rav4 Mk2 Aerial Antenna Base Holder 2.0 Petrol 1AZFE 8630042100

€379.95

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Mercedes ML W164 W221 Keyless Go Antenna Entry Aerial Control Unit A1648201575

€23.95

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BMW F07 F11 Suppression Filter Antenna Amplifier Control Unit 9158796

€23.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Roof Radio Aerial Antenna Unit AM5T-18828-EF

€47.95

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Toyota Auris E15 Aerial Antenna Amplifier 8630002180

€37.95

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€23.95

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BMW 7 E65 Empty Housing Exterior Cover Roof Antenna Shark Titansilber Silver

€23.95

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Roof Antenna BMW F22 F30 F32 Shark Fin Trim Cover Glacier Silver Metallic A83

€23.95

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Mini F57 Cabrio Aerial Base Antenna Rod Unit AM / FM / TEL / GPS / DAB-L 9309997

€89.95

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Audi A4 B8 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Booster Control Unit 8K5035225AC

€23.95

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€42.95

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Range Rover Sport L320 Antenna Aerial Amplifier Module ECU XUI500071A

€23.95

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BMW E93 Antenna Aerial Diversity Trap Circuit 9115567

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Audi A3 S3 8Y Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit 8Y4035225M

€23.95

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€51.95

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BMW F11 X3 F25 X5 E70 Roof Antenna Cover Shark Empty Cap Trim Space Grey - A52

€28.95

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Audi Q5 8R Antenna Amplifier Diversity Module Radio Booster 8R0035225J

€23.95

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€56.95

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Mercedes W164 W251 Antenna Amplifier Aerial Module Control Unit A1648703089

€32.95

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Land Rover FREELANDER 2 L359 Roof Aerial Antenna 6H52-19C089-BC

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€42.95

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Volkswagen Polo Mk6 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Booster Lower Left N/S 2G0035577A

€23.95

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Audi A3 8V Shark Fin Roof Aerial Antenna Amalfi White - Y9K 8V0035503N

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