How To Fix a loose rearview mirror for FREE

[@JamesFoster]

I had a rear view cam screen installed over the top of my mirror after which the mirror would sometimes drop. The mechanic who installed it for me alerted me that from the extra weight, the mirror was loose and said that the only way to fix it would be to replace the mirror. Not only did this video help me know how to fix the problem, but it also helped me know not to go back to that mechanic. Thank you!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad this helps. True that some mechanics is only interested in replacement rather than repair cause that's where they get more money. I prefer to try and find methods to save money.

[@victorhernandez2110]

I’m literally experiencing this exact same thing lol that’s why I looked it up

[@masterciefl2k]

and you robbed mechanic's earnings, with your money he cannot feed his children, put clothes on them or send them to school or buy another house... just kidding

[@tonytucker8651]

@@masterciefl2k The mechanic should have been honest, and the customer would have returned often. The short-time-thinking mechanic robbed himself of the earnings

[@napi94naza15]

Better using old type of mirror because there has base on screw wich is more tighten than these cheaper-look base.

[@isaacduran6493]

I couldn’t sleep and I’ve had this problem for a while so I decided to try to fix it and this video really helped. Thanks man

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad you found this useful.

[@Brown4604]

I had a rear view camera installed in my son's car and clipped the display onto the rear view mirror. The added weight caused the mirror to drop down. This video saved me money and aggravation. Thank you!

[@crumble7598]

You saved the day as well as my pocket bro. Just installed a mirror dash cam and encountered this problem and thought I'd have to buy a new mirror and then one KZbin search later BOOM!! You showed up and saved me. It worked like a charm, thank you.

[@olamabambi4193]

The children learned how to count to 40. Thanks you are a great teacher.

[@mufaddaldiwan1278]

I didn’t know the ball n socket would split so easily. Thanks man. This was a great help. Thanks

[@metalgear332]

Simply the best! Simple, quick, and easy!

[@madoritwist]

Genius simple hack. Worked for me! I just made the receipt smaller so it isn’t as noticeable. Saved me from buying a new mirror. Thanks bro!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad it helps. Yeah, for the sake of showing in the video, i used a larger piece of paper. I folded it to half that size after the camera was cut off.

[@teeahpor9461]

Now 2021 on this day my daughter just called to ask how to fix her loose rear mirror. And i use this very information to guide her. It really helped. Thanks a lot.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad it helps. I just wonder what her reaction was when you asked her to find a McDonald receipt.

[@squidleyskidley]

Worked fantastically for me. And of course I had a receipt in my car just like you 😂 Thank you!!

[@ROMANE-4.20]

Thanks you so much this helped my situation, I had a dash cam mounted over the original rear view mirror and the weight was heavy and it was loosened, by adding lil bit of receipt paper it got fixed

[@chasehughes3706]

You just saved me a fortune! Thank you so much for this video! You’re working wonders even years later!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad this video could help. I am all about saving money and sustainable future by repairing stuff instead of replacing stuff as much as possible.

[@aileenchalen3742]

How long has this hack worked out for you ? Need to know how soon/ if I need to buy a replacement 😅

[@noisegate100]

Looking forward for this solution for my loose rear view mirror.thank you for this idea!😀

[@jeweliete2618]

Omg!! Thank you so much!! I’ve been having this issue forever! This worked like a charm!! You saved me so much time and aggravation!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

I am glad it helped.

[@ming6247i]

i used to do that. but it just keep bugging me, so i decided to change the whole thing.. happy to see we are using the same method to temporary fix the problem!

[@tinypopura]

I have a dash cam mounted to my mirror, and every time I hit a bump, the thing starts tilting downward. This helped tremendously!

[@barokthegreat828]

Is it effective untill today?

[@talay2005]

I'm in the same situation as you then

[@barokthegreat828]

It works.

[@jayagno30]

@@barokthegreat828 how many piece of receipt paper you added?

[@barokthegreat828]

@@jayagno30 you can use a tissue paper, it works also.

[@axlef1513]

Great video. I took a sharpie and made a piece of paper black, trimmed it some and using your idea popped it in and it worked great. Thanks!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Great idea. that way it does not look obvious that there is a piece of paper there. The top portion of my windscreen is tinted so i don't see white paper at all.

[@Michael-bg7os]

Thank you so much, I tried all types of things, and your idea is simple and brilliant

[@greeneyesduhh8814]

THANK YOU !! I was able to fix my rear mirror FOR FREE 😭 I got tired of my mirror going down whenever there was a crack on the road 👍🏻

[@jubyloo2]

Thanks bro. Couldnt figure out how to remove mirror and it was very simple. I ended up using piece of disposable glove to lock in place.

[@czarinadytianquin6139]

Ive tries this coz I was already looking for a new one to replace my loosed mirror. It worked!!! Thanks a lot!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome. Glad that it help another person.

[@shakirah7566]

Thank you for sharing this tips. Have same problem. Have mercedes 2007 r350 4mattic. Hope will fix n definitely will try this tip. Great tips. May God bless.

[@kimmccauley4944]

Thanks so much! Others did so much that wasn't necessary and you are on the mark! Simple and effective.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

and cheap... sorta cheap.

[@mcswizz9609]

Thank you so much! Loved the tightness test, genius :D

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Thanks for your kind words. I was thinking how to test the tightness for a few minutes and saw i got a lot of coins around the car so i used that.

[@nabilahuda-x2x]

your tips really really help!!!!!!!! tqsm plus it's saved my moneyyyyyyy ❤️❤️❤️

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

glad it works. I was thinking if I should make a follow up video considering some people in the comment section did mention that they broke their windscreen while attempting this. Not sure what kinda muscle they have but its probably a lot.

[@randy_constan]

Genius! Yes I can see the little cracks in the ring inside the mirror, so I'll probably replace it. But for now, three layers of a Walmart receipt and it's a lot better.

[@johnl9135]

My 2008 Scion xB has this issue this morning and this is what I had in mind of doing except I was going to use a rubber, thin cloth, but looks like paper will work too. Thanks

[@jillcampbell2307]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@Bgbc152]

Lol this this exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you for sharing your quick cheap fix… 😊

[@jeetenkathayat4009]

Great job brother.. I was about to buy my rare view mirror.. you saved my money and time Thank you 🙏

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad the video help. The main reason we DIYers do what we do is to save money.

[@shraddhanaik3430]

I just faced this issue today & so happy to find a solution so soon 👍

[@HeidiT486]

Worked for me! Thank you for sharing your hack. 😊

[@dylangarant3653]

This is the best video ever. I love having my subs in the trunk and they killed my mirror. Now it vibrates but it doesn’t move.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

i love my 12 inch subs as well..... Glad that this solved your problem with the mirror.

[@BBQMilk]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE Thank you bro much love

[@LaurenGreen515]

Thank you!! This worked super well.

[@zethbernardino7471]

Love you man simplest way to fix it !

[@omahatoyotaoutlaws6232]

Thanks you saved me 20 dollars not having to replace the whole thing

[@BostonKnick]

Amazing video! Helped me out a lot thank you!!

[@37btorresify]

Dam bro I’m over here overthinking it on how to fix it until I found your video lmao PROBLEM FIXED!!! thx

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

lol, sometimes the easiest solution seems to be the correct solution. As DIYers, we do tend to over engineer stuff sometimes (most of the times)

[@TonyStark-uf5mj]

I am going to try this. You cracked me up. McDonald’s Receipt. Loving t!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

A man gotta use what a man has at the moment.

[@EndoftheRd]

I think that's a really good idea. But mine got two issues thare at the ball but also the holder at the glass because it has a metal plate.. You know the paper in it might work. Your vídeo is simple but awesome. Thank you

[@juliusdeloria1990]

Cant wait to try this later. Thank you so much!

[@brianmuirie4223]

Thanks. Will help will me fix the mirror in my wife’s mini and also gives her her somewhere to carry her loose change... ☺️

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Glad it can help you fix your wife's mini. I won't recommend to carry the loose change there =)

[@woonlingcheng1473]

My kancil mirror also loose, just headache should I buy a new set rear mirror,thanks for the tutorial, going to try it👍

[@dannynguyen5883]

Thanks! You've just saved me 50$ plus shipping for a new one.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome.

[@hekthic]

Bro thank you so much I bought a 3 series and I have subwoofers so my mirror always goes down and it drives me nuts, you save me tons $

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

I can imagine a piece of paper solving an otherwise costly mirror replacement of a 3 series.

[@seacprogrammer8455]

OMG that was exactly what I wanted at the 1:25 mark THANK YOU !!!!! I have an after market clip on wider mirror 300 MM clipped onto my OEM Mirror and ONLY when Its hot outside its too heavy and the mirror slumps down. This is all I needed I am going to place some silicone in that joint to add some friction Thank you man !! Oh wait paper Hmm Maybe ... Hey your steering wheel is on the wrong side hahaha Oh crapp I saw the TC and though Scion TC Hopefully mine comes off this easily for similar repair...

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Silicone might be a bit more permanent but when you move it around awhile, it will still come out and make a bigger mess. I prefer paper as its less hassle and easily replaced. The steering unfortunately came from the factory....... and my government deems left hand drive cars as illegal cars. =) I had to search for Scion TC and found out that its a 2 door Toyota..... which unfortunately is not available in my country as well..... damn Malaysia is missing out on a lot of nice cars.

[@dominicfong6341]

Wished I had found your video clip earlier, thank you for the money saved sir!

[@sws-vlogs]

I will go to *McDonald's* tonight! Thnx 🍔🍟🥤

[@bunnitz]

So simple and worked perfectly! Thank you!!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome my friend. Do check out my other videos as well. Thanks.

[@edtsch]

👍 Two layers of Walmart receipt did the trick! Thanks for this tip!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are most welcome. I wished we had Walmart in Malaysia. Would have been great for a DIY person like myself.

[@ParadigmTherapy]

I was like “no way is it that easy”. Tried it myself and it really was that easy wth...

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Just another one of those hacks that REALLY works

[@francomaliakal5243]

Thanks bro, love from India !

[@rayrayusa]

Thanks for this. Instead of paper, cut off the tip of a finger of a latex glove and wrap around the ball mount. Then press it back in.

[@esqueue]

installed one of those mirror dash cams for my brother and the mirror instantly pointed down. I did this and it was quicker than I expected. His car is a 2014 Toyota Scion xB.

[@reneaspears5632]

I’m glad I watched this video because I was very frustrated with my mirror

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

And I am glad you found my video. Hope it help fix your issue.

[@rubikkubus522]

You don’t know how much helpful your tutorial is! Because the shitty heavy weight my camera is hahaha! Thanks man!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it.

[@KhayWong]

Thank you, this diy saved me some money and time.

[@mohdrizalnajmi7813]

great sharing bro..simple but effective

[@sushaing]

Mate you deserve applause 👏 thanks

[@EllahRah]

WWOW THAT WORKED SO EASILY! THANK U! MAY ALLAH BLESS YOUR BALLS SIR!

[@MrRICHARDGOMEZ]

Thanks man. Very helpful. I'll try this with my VIOS.👍

[@he4rts]

wow thank you so much simple and saved me money

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome. Purpose of DIY is always to learn and save our pockets.

[@bigmonya]

Perfect video! Exactly what i needed. Thank you

[@susanaserau7499]

Thank Youuuuu God bless you ! From Fiji 👏

[@SKP_Joos]

Thanks man, loved this video. I’ll definitely try this out!👍🏽

[@brianjmortensen]

Thanks ! Simple & quick fix, then celebrate with a McFlurry ! 😄

[@buildorder06]

Very useful video. Many thanks.

[@JosePerez-kd7yf]

It works for my Mitusbishi Outlander 2018. Thank you!

[@nadzdado4199]

Good tutorials. how about if the problem is in the base.how to remove and fix?Thanks if

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Depends on what is broken on the base. If its the metal plate that is glued to the windscreen, you can just purchase a new one and glue it with windscreen glue. If its the base arm that is broken.... gotta see whats broken and see if it can be glued back together.

[@reckless2487]

Fixed this at a stop light with this, thanks!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Wow. either the stop light is really long or you are really quick.

[@harveycindy98]

Love the video. Good work man. It solved my problem. Thanx heaps

[@סביבכר]

Saved my life. Thanks.

[@65ondubz]

man you just saved my $100!! thank you

[@thebestkindofpayne5617]

Thank you so much!!! The receipts worked perfectly

[@luisdietsch52]

saved me 50 bucks excelent video

[@ahmadafiq7186]

Its actually worked! Im doing it infront car accessories store 😂

[@kelvinnguyen3]

Thanks . You’re a great man, it’s a good video , a lot people need it

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Appreciate your comments. I am happy that this video is able to benefit someone.

[@kelvinnguyen3]

@@TCsAnythingGoes Thanks man

[@charger6773]

Just found a receipt and did the same thing. Hopefully it stays put when i go for a drive later on today.

[@bobochan4699]

If u want it to be esthetically pleasing, u can use epoxy to make the ball joint bigger, sand it bit by bit according to how tight u want it to be. But u have to take out the rear mirror assembly.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

This is also a possible method even if I have not tried it. But it takes longer and yes, based on the comments I am getting, its also safer to remove the entire assembly else there is a risk of breaking the windshield.

[@ramildejesus6470]

Great simple solution.. thanks bro👍

[@holoweenqueen6882]

Best video ever seriously thank you

[@paengpangalanko88]

Sangkyu! It fixed my problem! 👍

[@hausler21]

Good tutorial bro....thanks heaps!!

[@EytanShouker]

it worked for me. thanks!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are very much welcomed. Another mirror saved from the landfill.

[@mohamadrizuan1374]

Bro , thankyou for this tip , im glad to watch it . Tq so much

[@jayfoonglw7325]

Thanks a lot.. very helpful. Apprecite that 😀😀

[@rickie7589]

Thank you, I'm going to try this.

[@MrWhere2005]

Thanks bro. This is very helpful.

[@AbdulRahim-io8oc]

Very useful video… just a piece of paper can solve the problem… syukur… الْحَمْدُالله

[@faruqmamun6615]

Great video man. Thank you very much. I have the same problem.in my car. Will try this method today. Thanx again bro

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Thank you for your kind words. Happy to know that this managed to help someone.

[@jjhunter01]

Great smart video , Thanks

[@MagicGate814]

I did the same thing before seeing your video, but used the plastic shopping bags for the socket

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

If it works..... it works. =)

[@JerryYeo]

really works like a charm! but is there any reason why must use receipt instead of any normal paper?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

there is really no reason. you can use paper as well. I just grabbed whatever that was in the car.

[@JerryYeo]

@@TCsAnythingGoes 😳 i purposely waited until i had a piece of receipt large enough and square enough before i did the fix haha

[@JerryYeo]

@@TCsAnythingGoes from outside can see that the receipt has numbers on it

[@civicprincess7858]

Thanks, it work perfectly

[@criticalreasoning2129]

Remove the bracket from the expensive windshield. Part of the bracket is glued to the winshield. Part of the bracket can be removed by loosening a screw. Don't risk breaking your windshield by pushing on it.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

The mount which is a piece of metal is glued to the windshield. For this particular car model, there is no screw, just need to slide the arm upwards and it will come out. I didn't do that cause the amount of force needed to pushed the paper and ball joint back in is very minimal. But yeah, safe than sorry is good.

[@jeweliete2618]

I was able to push it right back on on my BMW! No damage over here!

[@danielcasillas4052]

You are a genius

[@fountainvalley6763]

Thank you so much. You help me save money a lot.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help.

[@ksirc2001]

Thanks so much! This works for me and makes sense

[@mohankrishnasamy1456]

Great sharing 👆