A sideswipe, misjudgment, motor failure, camera failure, or heater failure in modern side view mirrors is a regular repair in auto shops. Side-view mirrors used to be inexpensive and simple; however, ...

After Andrew Poelstra smashed his car’s side-view mirror on his garage wall early this year, a dealership quoted him $1,000 to replace it. He resigned himself to paying the hefty bill until he found a ...