At first glance, a blind-spot monitor may seem to be a single, stand-alone device. On most vehicles, however, it's actually a system of multiple monitoring components that all work together. Blind-spot monitoring systems have greatly improved in recent years and are now standard or available on almost every new vehicle sold in the United States.
Blind-spot monitors incorporate sensing devices mounted in a vehicle's side mirrors, bumpers, or taillight assemblies. These devices are designed to detect the motion or actual physical presence of nearby automobiles that might not be easily visible to the driver. Some systems also include cameras for greater reliability.
The team here at Ourisman Mitsubishi Laurel in Laurel, MD wants every driver to be fully informed about the various features of the vehicles that we sell, and we'll gladly answer questions about the blind-spot monitoring technology that's included on your car, truck, or van. We also service and repair automotive blind-spot monitoring systems of all ages.