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This article provides the 2 most popular kinds of car mirrors and gives some maintenance tips. Mirrors are small but important components of a car, particularly beneficial for the driver. It gives him/her an extra visibility by providing the view outside the car. Mirrors are of special help while taking turns, backing up, maneuvering or parking the car. There are different kinds of mirrors that are used in a car, the two most important ones being the rear view mirror and the side mirrors. Here is a brief description of them: Rear view mirror- Rear view mirrors are slightly long, rectangular mirrors that allow the driver to have a rearward view of the traffic. It is installed at the top of the windshield and can be adjusted to suit the height and viewing angle of the driver. The first mention of this kind of mirror was made by Dorothy Levitt, in her 1906 book “The Woman and the Car”, even before it was created by manufacturers in 1914. The rear view mirror was first used in a motor vehicle by Ray Harroun, who claimed that he got the idea after seeing similar mirror in a horse drawn carriage in 1904. Side mirrors- Side mirrors (also known as wing mirrors, door mirrors and fender mirrors) allow the driver to get the view behind and to the sides of the car (the sights outside the driver’s peripheral vision). The side mirrors can be adjusted (vertically and horizontally) either manually or with a remote to suit the height and viewing angle of the driver. Now, we will look at some ways to maintain car mirrors: -Check if the mirrors can be smoothly adjusted, without much effort. -Check if the mirrors can be smoothly adjusted, without much effort When you are using spay cleanser, keep in mind not to spray directly on the mirror. Instead first spray on a rug (like a microfiber cloth) and then gently scrub the mirror with it. -Use a lint-free, soft rag to clean the mirrors. Sturdy paper towels or newspapers can also be used as they do not produce scratches on the mirror. You can also use micro-fiber as they are lint- free and do not cause scratches. -If there is a deep scratch in your mirror or if it is severely damaged, then you need to replace the mirror. Take your car to a good service center where they provide services for rear view and side mirror glass replacement. Robert louis is a renowned author. He possesses vast knowledge on different car parts. In this article he writes about car mirror.
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