Mirrors

The Importance of Car Mirrors

Without both your side and rearview mirrors, you would have difficulty seeing other pedestrians and cars around your vehicle.

Most cars consist of two exterior side mirrors and one rearview mirror on the inside. The driver's side mirror features a flat surface that reflects objects to the vehicle's rear left while the passenger side mirror is convex to allow for a greater field of view for the driver. It also reduces blind spots. However, the convex shape distorts distance, which is why there's a warning that says: objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear. Nowadays, it's becoming increasingly common for car mirrors to include turn signal lights and elements that heat the mirror.

Another type of car mirror is a towing mirror. This mirror offers a wider field of vision so you can more easily see the trailer behind you when you're towing and using a trailer hitch.

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If you need to replace one of your car mirrors like the passenger side mirror or rearview mirror, shop with AutoNation Parts for the best product for your model. Along with a wide selection of car mirrors, we also stock parts that help install or fix your mirror. Search by category, then narrow down your part with your vehicle's make, model, and model year. It's that easy to get genuine parts for your car!