Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak Car and Truck Exterior Mirrors
Side mirrors play an important safety purpose while driving. When an exterior mirror becomes damaged it is imperative to replace it as soon as possible. When you need to replace or upgrade Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak car and truck exterior mirrors, you have many options to choose from.
What types of exterior mirrors are there?Different types of mirror glass are used in side mirrors. Understanding the different types can be helpful when making a selection.
- Convex glass is typically used on the passenger’s side mirrors. The glass is curved to increase the viewing angle of objects.
- Flat glass mirrors are used on the driver’s side of most vehicles and allow an unobstructed view of objects behind the car.
- Tinted glass can come in a variety of colors and is permanently tinted.
Electric/power exterior mirrors can have different features that can be added. Understanding the features can help you select a style that matches your vehicle.
- Heating elements function as a defroster/defogger for your external mirrors. This can be a useful feature if you’re operating the truck in cold environments, and it is standard on some vehicles.
- Memory features allow you to program the position of the mirror. This can be helpful when there are multiple drivers.
- Auto-dimmers have an electricity conductive gel between two pieces of glass. When sensors detect bright light, a charge is applied to the gel and the glass darkens.
- Collision detection is another safety feature. It uses sensors to detect objects in your blind spots. When a car or other object enters this area, an LED will light up on the mirror to notify you.
Selecting exterior mirrors for your Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak can be overwhelming with the different options. The following information can be helpful when making a selection.
- Select external mirrors that are compatible with your truck. You will want to know the make, model, and year. In some cases the manufacturer will change the parts used in the middle of the production year, so you may need to know the production date as well.
- Select a style. You can choose from various power and manual external mirrors. Some external mirrors can change the appearance of your truck as well.
- Select a brand. You can choose from factory direct options that match the existing mirrors, or from third-party companies.
If you’re looking for original equipment manufacturer replacements, you can choose from those made by GMC, Chevrolet, and General Motors. You can also choose from companies such as Napa, Edge Products, and other companies that produce aftermarket external mirrors. With aftermarket replacements, you may have a wider variety of options and need to make adjustments for them to fit properly. There are also several unbranded options.