Have you ever noticed someone with a plastic bag placed over their car’s side mirrors? There are actually a number of reasons why they might have done this.
If you’ve noticed plastic bags on car side mirrors, you might be puzzled by this seemingly odd trend. However, there are some practical (and some not-so-practical) reasons behind it. Firstly, it’s a simple, cost-effective method to protect your vehicle’s side mirrors from ice and snow so you can avoid the tedious task of scraping your mirrors when you defrost your windshield. Secondly, covering your mirrors can deter birds from perching and leaving a mess. If a bird becomes fixated on its reflection in your mirror, your car can end up covered in bird droppings, and your paintwork could get scratched if things become hostile.
While these are the two main reasons for covering your side mirrors, there are a few other explanations, some of which don’t stand up to much scrutiny. Some say covering side mirrors prevents theft as thieves can’t use the reflection to see inside your car. This doesn’t make a lot of sense, as they could just peer through your side windows instead.
