Disadvantages of using automatic car rearview mirrors

Rearview mirrors are mirrors that are mounted on cars in general and on some other means of transport. Usually, rearview mirrors are mounted on both sides of the car body and the top of the windshield.

The rearview mirror is an essential safety device of a car that helps the driver observe behind to ensure safety when driving.

The convenience of automatic rearview mirrors is most evident when the user parks the car. If the electric mirror is not used, the car owner will have to manually fold the mirror every time he gets out of the car, to prevent the mirror from being hit by a motorbike. If the electric mirror is available, the car owner only needs to press the remote control and the mirror will automatically fold in when closing the door and open when the car owner starts the engine.

Automatic rearview mirrors for cars are convenient but also have many disadvantages.

Electric rearview mirrors are even more convenient when the car owner is maneuvering through small alleys. When encountering a narrow corner, the car owner only needs to press the switch to fold the mirror, after reaching the main road, press to open the mirror without having to reach out.

On average, the installation time of the electric rearview mirror set takes about 3 - 4 hours, including the electric motor, auxiliary switch and a circuit board with remote function. These types of electric rearview mirrors have a very diverse origin, can be taken from old cars or imported from some countries in the region.

Electric rearview mirrors can be used for 4-5 years, about 1 year maintenance check once. The selling price of electric rearview mirrors is also quite diverse, from 1.5 million VND - several million VND depending on the origin.