Side mirrors: Too useful to ignore
I couldn’t stop laughing when a colleague showed me a Facebook picture of a bus with a domestic mirror; probably one bought in Makola, and tied as a side view mirror.
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Although the photograph was funny, it is dripping with a lot of questions. Why on earth would any sensible driver who knows the value of side mirrors joke with them? Are passengers who board these buses not concern with their safety? What about the police?
It is a known fact that a lot of commercial vehicles on our roads mock the term roadworthy but interesting enough such vehicles always spot the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) stickers.
A visit to Kaneshie shows how some rickety vehicles, which could best be described as scrap metals and tetanus on wheels, are still plying our roads.
While side mirrors may be small in size, they play a big role in safety when driving a vehicle. Side mirrors not only enhance the appearance of your car but they allow you to see what is happening around your vehicle.
They provide an extra set of eyes and help us see in our "blind spot" so that we do not accidently hit another vehicle on the road. Because of the location of side mirrors and the fact that they extend beyond the main body of the vehicle, they can easily become damaged or broken.
Motors, glass heating elements and lighting can wear out or break over time as well. If a side mirror becomes damaged or broken on a vehicle, it is incredibly important to have the side mirror promptly repaired or replaced for your safety and the safety of other drivers.
Additionally, your vehicle's appearance will be enhanced and resale value increased when you get your side view mirror repaired. The type and style of side view mirror needed will depend on the make and model of your vehicle
When taken to a dealership, side view mirrors are replaced but they can be very costly. Mobile side view mirror repair is convenient as technicians will come directly to where you are.
You do not have to take extra time out of your busy schedule to get your side mirror replaced. With mobile side mirror repair, there is no reason to put it off and risk your safety by driving with a broken side mirror.
You can get your side mirror repaired or replaced quickly and get back on the road in a safe vehicle. Mobile side view mirror repair will not only make your vehicle safer to drive, but it will protect the safety of others as well.
So, the next time you see a commercial bus or even a private vehicle with such a despicable side mirror, let the driver know the danger he is putting himself and other road users into.