Audi VW Exterior Door Handle Base - Genuine VW Audi 3B0837886K

Product Information

The exterior door handle base is the mounting component that secures the outer door handle to the vehicle’s door structure. It provides a stable foundation for the handle mechanism, ensuring smooth operation when opening or closing the door. Typically made from durable plastic or metal, the base is engineered to withstand repeated use, weather exposure, and the stress of daily operation while maintaining proper door alignment and functionality.

• Loose or wobbly door handle – caused by a cracked or weakened base.
• Door handle not operating smoothly – due to misalignment or damaged mounting points.
• Visible cracks or broken sections – compromising the handle’s stability and security.

About Genuine VW Audi

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.