How to Identify a Car Brand Through the Rearview Mirror?
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Here is a detailed introduction on how to identify a car brand through the rearview mirror: Operation: Look at the part number, as each car model has unique part numbers for its components. Of course, this is just one method. Car parts sellers can often identify the car just by the appearance of the part, so you can also ask the staff for assistance. Example: BMW M has "demon ears"; however, not all cars with demon ears are BMW M models, as demon ears can also be aftermarket modifications. Older Mercedes-Benz models typically have turn signals that resemble a clip; BAIC Senova once imitated this design from Mercedes-Benz, but subtle details can still reveal the differences in rearview mirrors across brands.
Last time I drove my friend's new car, I noticed the side mirrors are like brand ID cards. The design at the mirror base connection is particularly meticulous—Lexus always uses silver chrome dual brackets that fan out like arrow feathers, with sharply angled mirror housings. The turn signal shapes are even more telling: Mercedes often uses wavy sequential light strips, while BMW opts for three separate amber LEDs. The folding angle reveals clues too—the Porsche 911 folds at a distinctive 45-degree slant, completely different from ordinary cars. On rainy days, pay attention to the heating element patterns on mirror glass: Audi uses ultra-fine crosshatching, while Japanese brands prefer thick straight lines.
