{"id":101665,"date":"2024-02-16T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T00:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=101665"},"modified":"2024-04-25T18:25:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T01:25:52","slug":"mechanics-review-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: Ford F-150 Kool Vue Rear View Mirror"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_2f5bfe-8f qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0e6438  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-85d1bb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f490d-ce\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f490d-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f490d-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_5f490d-ce summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5f490d-ce\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Kool Vue rear view mirror came in a thin plastic sleeve and is very impressive as soon as you get a good look at it.<\/li><li>While it doesn&rsquo;t come with instructions, installation is simple and straightforward with brackets. You need to be careful, however, so as not to do any damage.<\/li><li>At $19, the mirror provides great functionality by significantly improving rear visibility, allowing you to see more of your cargo area and blind spots.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> Kool Vue Rear View Mirror<\/li><li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$19.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li><li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2007\/Ford\/F-150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L\">2007 Ford F-150 XL 6 Cyl 4.2L<\/a>; 11th Generation (2004 &ndash; 2008)<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Kool Vue Rear View Mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K1pIoXr3UWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need a Kool Vue Rear View Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OEM mirror can&rsquo;t provide nearly such a wide range of view. If your mirror is losing its &ldquo;silver&rdquo; and you&rsquo;re frustrated at the limited field of view you&rsquo;re getting with the mirror that came on your car, this universal unit is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"old F 150 rear view mirror\" class=\"wp-image-101669\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-F-150-rear-view-mirror.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>An old F-150 rear view mirror that&rsquo;s losing its silver | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_c4c041-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);border-color:#5f5f5f;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_c4c041-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c4c041-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c4c041-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c4c041-5c > 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91652e-6f\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91652e-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91652e-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_91652e-6f prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_91652e-6f\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_168e34-97{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_168e34-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_168e34-97 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirror Front\" class=\"uag-image-101667\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp ,https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kool-Vue-Rear-View-Mirror-Front.webp\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirror Front\" class=\"uag-image-101667\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\/kool-vue\/jh939?&amp;vehicle%5bcylinders%5d=6&amp;vehicle%5bliter%5d=4.2&amp;vehicle%5bsubmodel%5d=XL&amp;vehicle%5bmodel%5d=F-150&amp;vehicle%5bmake%5d=Ford&amp;vehicle%5byear%5d=2007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column_90097a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_90097a-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_90097a-16 > 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aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_334327-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_334327-41\"&gt;Kool Vue Rear View Mirror&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_334327-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_334327-41\">Kool Vue Rear View Mirror<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kool Vue rear view mirror, priced at $19, impresses with its design, offers simple installation, and greatly improves rear visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_842012-aa{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_842012-aa .kt-button{font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_842012-aa .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_842012-aa .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;background:#ffce05;border-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &ldquo;Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear&rdquo; warning so when you see a T-Rex behind you, look out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This mirror has perfect fit. It will easily clamp onto just about any inside existing rearview mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rear view mirror is easy to install but be careful. If you try to force this unit on the existing mirror, you&rsquo;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 &ldquo;swinging tabs&rdquo;) pulled all the way down against their spring pressure. They&rsquo;ll lock in that position until you release them with the button on the bottom of the mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"new universal kool vue rear view mirror installed on a 2007 ford f 150\" class=\"wp-image-101670\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/new-universal-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror-installed-on-a-2007-ford-f-150.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A new universal Kool Vue rear view mirror installed on a 2007 Ford F-150 | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Easy and very quick installation &ndash; nice, well-engineered spring-loaded bracketry that can be latched open and then released to attach to the existing mirror. No tools needed.<\/li><li>Provides far superior rear view than the smaller flat mirror that came OEM, significantly enhancing driving safety and function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No accompanying instructions of any kind were sent with it. Had to figure out exactly how to install it (although it wasn&rsquo;t that challenging).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you decide to replace your existing rearview with another one like it, get one of these &ndash; you won&rsquo;t be sorry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=AC_Delco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco\">AC Delco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Crown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Crown\">Crown<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Mopar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mopar\">Mopar<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Key Information Product: Kool Vue Rear View Mirror Price: $19.99 (Note that price may change from the time the review&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-kool-vue-rear-view-mirror\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":102095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4102],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-101665","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-product-reviews","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":"","product_name":"Kool Vue Rear View Mirror","rating_value":"5","best_rating":"5"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mechanic\u2019s Review: Ford F-150 Kool Vue Rear View Mirror - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Kool Vue rear view mirror, priced at $19, impresses with its design, offers simple installation, and greatly improves rear visibility. 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