Side Mirror Replacement
Even though they are small and don't contribute to moving your vehicle, the driver’s side mirror and passenger side mirror are critical in ensuring a safe drive.
Side mirrors help expand your view, allowing you to see what is happening in the "blind spot" when driving - without having to physically turn your head and take your eyes off the road.
If your side mirror is damaged or stolen, get them replaced immediately.
Side mirrors are critical for safe driving and are required by law. Driving with a broken side mirror is illegal in Australia and if caught, expect to receive a citation.
What is a side mirror?
Side mirrors are the two-angle adjustable mirrors that sit directly outside the driver's and front passenger's windows.
They give drivers an extra set of eyes, extending their view over the entire length of the car on both sides, beyond what their own eyes can see.
While driving, side mirrors will show you what’s by your side, especially your blind spot or the back left and back right of the car view of the car.
Since they extend from the main body of your vehicle, they are prone to breaking due to car accidents, are often stolen since they are easy to remove or can get scratched or locked in place.
They give drivers an extra set of eyes, extending their view over the entire length of the car on both sides, beyond what their own eyes can see.
While driving, side mirrors will show you what’s by your side, especially your blind spot or the back left and back right of the car view of the car.
Since they extend from the main body of your vehicle, they are prone to breaking due to car accidents, are often stolen since they are easy to remove or can get scratched or locked in place.
Three signs that your Side Mirror needs replacement
1. Your side mirror is broken.
2. You can no longer adjust your side mirror.
3. Your side mirrors are gone/stolen.
What is the procedure for side mirror replacement?
The procedure to replace side mirrors will depend on the particular model of your vehicle and any damages to their frame or mount.
If the frame or mount is damaged, you might have to remove the entire door panel to access the screws needed to remove and replace them.
If it is a manual side mirror and only the mirror is damaged, you can pop it out with your fingers or a screwdriver and quickly push the new one down into the frame.
An automatic side mirror, however, might be a little more complicated. Your auto repair specialist will be able to help you.
If the frame or mount is damaged, you might have to remove the entire door panel to access the screws needed to remove and replace them.
If it is a manual side mirror and only the mirror is damaged, you can pop it out with your fingers or a screwdriver and quickly push the new one down into the frame.
An automatic side mirror, however, might be a little more complicated. Your auto repair specialist will be able to help you.
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