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Rearview mirrors and cameras both help the drivers see what is happening at the back end of their car. Mirrors have always been a necessary part of a vehicle as they help drivers keep an eye on the approaching cars from behind as well as while parking. However, with technological advancement in the automobile sector, cameras have gained popularity and proved to be quite useful.

Which is more suitable?

Mirrors show the reflection of the backside of your car. You can see the road from behind while you drive, and see the approaching cars. They help you change your lanes while keeping safety measures in mind.

Cameras have higher specifications because they show the rear side of your car on a monitor, with the added benefit of showing how close you get to objects avoiding any collision.

Advantages of Rearview Mirrors

• Mirrors don’t cost much so you can change them easily.
• They don’t need a battery to function.
• You can easily install them without putting much time and effort.
• They are wide, covering a large area of the view behind them. This helps you keep a check on everything that goes on.

Disadvantages of Rearview Mirrors

• They get easily destroyed if you are ever in an accident.
• Extreme weather conditions can fog them up or cover them, hindering your way to see behind your car.
• It’s difficult to cover blind spots with them.
• They can become less clear as time passes.

Advantages of Rearview Cameras

• They have a better angle, giving you a wider range of visuals.
• They don’t get destroyed easily.
• They work well at night because of night vision sensors.
• They display a perfect image.
• Weather conditions don’t affect their functionality.

Disadvantages of Rearview Cameras

• They can be more expensive.
• Their installation requires time and effort, as you have to go to an automobile professional.
• Cameras need a power source to work so they need to be connected to your vehicle electrically.

Features and models

Mirrors don’t work with high tech, therefore there are a few standard models that come with cars or you can buy them separately. Mirrors are required by law in many countries which is why they are essential in cars. However, cameras proven to be much safer and easier to use. There are many models of cameras that you can install with extra features that show off the wonders of technology. Cameras don’t have blind spots and cover all the corners of the car that can hit something.

Many models of these cameras are reliable and work well for a considerable period of time without getting them replaced. There is less air resistance in your car if the mirrors are replaced with cameras, making your vehicle lighter.

Conclusion

Cameras may be costly, but they prove their worth because of all the extra benefits including added safety, and the high-quality image on the screens. You can get these screens in various sizes accordingly, while bigger mirrors don’t make much of a difference because most cars can’t support their size.

Mini Coopers are popular among drivers belonging to different demographics. Their popularity is mostly owed to their smaller size and the simplicity of their exterior. Judging by its size, you might think that they are easy to drive and parking such an undersized vehicle can’t be tough. However, Mini Cooper’s rear view camera makes driving and earning it even more comfortable.

How did it become mandatory?

Rear view cameras in Mini Coopers became necessary for all Mini Coopers after 2018. They became a definitive feature of the car in that year which includes the visual aid with the monitor, which is helpful while parking and reversing. There are sensors and alarms in their cameras that detect unidentified objects closer to the vehicle with three lines of different colors red, blue, and yellow that serve as an indication to stop.

Advantages of rear view cameras in Mini Coopers

• You can adjust the brightness of the images that are displayed on your monitor. If you like brighter images, you can just press the brightness buttons to increase the intensity.
• The camera helps you with parking. The different colored lines tell you the angles and help you avoid colliding with other objects while you park at the perfect spot.
• You can adjust the contrast of the camera during different times of the day to make the visuals easy to see.
• The park assists feature helps you park the car without any effort. You can let go of the steering wheel and reverse carefully, and you get parked.
• The cameras have various sensors that have audio alerts if you get too close to an object, acting as a warning.

Disadvantages of rear view cameras in Mini Coopers

• One main disadvantage can be that the cameras are pricey because they have so many additional specifications.

Are these cameras necessary?

Rear view cameras have proven to be necessary for not just Mini Coopers, but all the vehicles that you can think of. They have increased various safety measures for other vehicles as well as pedestrians walking on the roads. Mini Coopers have smaller sizes, so they don’t have many blind spots anyway which is why these cameras cover the whole area behind the car, reducing any chance of a mishap. Parking is easier in the tightest spaces with these cameras as well.

Location of the camera

The rear view camera is located at the rear end of the car. The exact location varies from model to model, however, most of them are attached near the license plate so they can cover a larger area. The monitor is located in front of the car, the latest Minis with higher tech have the monitors installed in the steering wheel to make it more comfortable for the drivers to navigate through the roads.

Conclusion

Mini Coopers with their standard rearview camera can be the safest vehicle option for you. You can have other models of this camera installed in your Mini if you prefer.