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Review on Car Mate PL111A Mirror Auxiliary by Bernardino Suazo

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Looks cheap, works in daylight

The back of the mirror is white plastic and looks cheap and unfinished when looking at the car because the spring mounts are visible. Lack of smooth surface. It also looks huge. I think white is better because black absorbs heat and may not add durability. a little but not bad enough to cause problems in my 2012 Ford Focus. As for my work, I wanted something to be visible from the rear side windows. to see blind spots in adjacent lanes. Between the front headrests and the pillars that get in the way, it's difficult to see sideways, and the rear headrests block the view, so I remove them unless I have passengers there. Although wide-angle inserts are built into the car's side mirrors, the reflection of the interior chrome on the side glass makes them very difficult to see when the sun is shining. This PL111A mirror is great for seeing cars in the blind spot by adjusting the side mirrors, but I can't trust them at night because the dark car can't be seen. The large center mirror is convex so cars appear farther back, but it also allows me to see the interior around the rear window and gives me a better sense of direction and perspective when reversing. The construction feels solid and the clips hold it well. In the end I keep it.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Some difficulties