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Review on Universal Car Interior Rearview Mirror Clip On – Wide Angle Convex Panoramic Rearview Mirror by KITBEST (11.4” L x 2.9” H) for Cars, SUVs, Trucks by Charles Collier

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Mini-Me Rearview Mirror

I wasn't aware of this and haven't read any reviews that say exactly how these mirrors work - they narrow the field of view to increase the panoramic view. Mirror. This means that once installed you will be looking at a much smaller scale of objects/vehicles from behind and [slightly more] side views than with a full mirror when you could see side views before. This takes some getting used to as you've probably spent your entire driving life looking at objects at a much larger size and measuring distance/nearness based on the magnified view. Easy to install? Yes. Easy to watch? Yes, if you can get used to the smaller scale. Eliminate blind spots? Not quite so - it would be foolish to try to measure blind spot objects only through this mirror, since it can't display them sideways. It's imperative to keep using the car's side mirrors, and in my case, the blind spot side mirrors are already installed to really see the blind spots where cars sneak up sideways. Side blind spot mirrors are more of a lifesaver than this wider view mirror. So in summary - while the product looks good, it fits my 2018 Camry quite snugly, increases the viewing width - either enjoy the smaller view, or you might want to go back to the less wide view in a larger size. In my case, I'm still adjusting to the smaller object viewing scale, so I've yet to determine if this is a Guardian or just an extravagant idea raved about on Revain. Conclusion: DO NOT expect this mirror to eliminate side glare. - NO! EDIT UPDATE 10 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING / FIRST USE: I'm used to the mini view of the mirror and it's definitely an advantage over the limited but larger view of the regular rearview mirror that is available. on my Camry. The smaller view takes some time to get used to, but once you become familiar with the field of view, its size, etc., you'll be able to view the magnified view more effectively and spot potential vehicles behind you that you couldn't previously with a closer view. For the time being I will probably stick with this mirror and not return to a mirror with a narrower perspective. Worth considering if you value increased road perception.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Functionality