Key Information
- Product: Kool Vue Rear View Mirror
- Price: $19.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)
- Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L; 11th Generation (2004 – 2008)
- Reviewer: Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Why You May Need a Kool Vue Rear View Mirror
The OEM mirror can’t provide nearly such a wide range of view. If your mirror is losing its “silver” and you’re frustrated at the limited field of view you’re getting with the mirror that came on your car, this universal unit is a great choice.
Product Review
Kool Vue Rear View Mirror
The Kool Vue rear view mirror, priced at $19, impresses with its design, offers simple installation, and greatly improves rear visibility.
Why You Should Trust This Review
Initial Observations
The Kool Vue rear view mirror is perfectly made and easy to mount. The unit came in a thin plastic sleeve and is very impressive as soon as you get a good look at it. It has the “Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear” warning so when you see a T-Rex behind you, look out!
The Fit
This mirror has perfect fit. It will easily clamp onto just about any inside existing rearview mirror.
Installation
The rear view mirror is easy to install but be careful. If you try to force this unit on the existing mirror, you’ll cause damage, so pay attention to the way it works. The release button is in the middle on the bottom of the mirror, and you keep your thumb off of that until you get the lower brackets (the ones with the “swinging tabs”) pulled all the way down against their spring pressure. They’ll lock in that position until you release them with the button on the bottom of the mirror.
Then you hook the upper brackets over the mirror with the lower brackets, apply pressure to the release button, and the lower brackets firmly grab the existing OEM mirror. Voila! The whole process takes about 60 seconds.
Performance and Overall Quality
Driving with this outstanding rearview mirror provides a brand new experience. I can now see my cargo area (never could before) as well as the places where vehicles like to ride in my blind spot. This mirror is a must-have for vehicles without fancy cameras and radar.
Pros and Cons
This $19 mirror is comparable in price but superior in function and ease of installation to a similar mirror I purchased on Amazon a year ago for my other vehicle. Also, inside rearview mirrors of this type are very difficult to find in local chain parts stores, so no comparison could be made to locally purchased comparable products.
Pros
- Easy and very quick installation – nice, well-engineered spring-loaded bracketry that can be latched open and then released to attach to the existing mirror. No tools needed.
- Provides far superior rear view than the smaller flat mirror that came OEM, significantly enhancing driving safety and function.
Cons
- No accompanying instructions of any kind were sent with it. Had to figure out exactly how to install it (although it wasn’t that challenging).
The Verdict
Before you decide to replace your existing rearview with another one like it, get one of these – you won’t be sorry!
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