How To Fix a loose rearview mirror for FREE

Today, we are going to show you how to fix a loose rearview mirror. And the cost of this fix is....... nothing. CHEAP..... no.... ITS 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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@sws-vlogs]

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

[@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.

[@noisegate100]

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

[@squidleyskidley]

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

[@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 😅

[@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

[@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.

[@zethbernardino7471]

Love you man simplest way to fix it !

[@jillcampbell2307]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@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.

[@BostonKnick]

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

[@HeidiT486]

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

[@jeweliete69]

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.

[@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.

[@LaurenGreen515]

Thank you!! This worked super well.

[@Michael-bg7os]

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

[@Bgbc152]

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

[@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.

[@lildrac1able]

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

[@shraddhanaik3430]

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

[@BBQMilk]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE Thank you bro much love

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SKP_Joos]

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

[@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.

[@juliusdeloria1990]

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

[@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 👍🏻

[@omahatoyotaoutlaws6232]

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

[@sushaing]

Mate you deserve applause 👏 thanks

[@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.

[@tisexblack]

as a proton user im grateful u did this video

[@brianjmortensen]

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

[@harveycindy98]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@KhayWong]

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

[@dominicfong6341]

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

[@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.

[@reckless2487]

Fixed this at a stop light with this, thanks!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-qp8mb3cy1y]

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.

[@denvercityboy]

Thanks my bass destroyed my ball joint

[@dappadom]

Mine too 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

I think my bass was also partly to be blame as well.

[@denvercityboy]

After taking it apart my whole back to the mirror was cracked..ordered a 2nd one and sound deadner

[@bigmonya]

Perfect video! Exactly what i needed. Thank you

[@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 =)

[@EytanShouker]

it worked for me. thanks!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

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

[@francomaliakal5243]

Thanks bro, love from India !

[@JosePerez-kd7yf]

It works for my Mitusbishi Outlander 2018. Thank you!

[@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

[@bunnitz]

So simple and worked perfectly! Thank you!!!

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

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

[@thebestkindofpayne5617]

Thank you so much!!! The receipts worked perfectly

[@hausler21]

Good tutorial bro....thanks heaps!!

[@user-fb4sx1kp8h]

Saved my life. Thanks.

[@cajun221]

So easy.. thank you!

[@dannynguyen5883]

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

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome.

[@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.

[@65ondubz]

man you just saved my $100!! thank you

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@buildorder06]

Very useful video. Many thanks.

[@susanaserau7499]

Thank Youuuuu God bless you ! From Fiji 👏

[@jayfoonglw7325]

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

[@EllahRah]

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

[@civicprincess7858]

Thanks, it work perfectly

[@mohamadrizuan1374]

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

[@ksirc2001]

Thanks so much! This works for me and makes sense

[@RockMonkeyLV]

I finally found a reason to go to Mcdonalds

[@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.

[@MrRICHARDGOMEZ]

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

[@clokwize]

Cool! Worked like a charm! Thanks lol

[@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)

[@cindyn9578]

Worked great! Thanks.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are welcome. Glad it help.

[@ramildejesus6470]

Great simple solution.. thanks bro👍

[@charger6773]

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

[@holoweenqueen6882]

Best video ever seriously thank you

[@rickie7589]

Thank you, I'm going to try this.

[@woonlingcheng1473]

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

[@MrWhere2005]

Thanks bro. This is very helpful.

[@ahmadafiq7186]

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

[@MsOKramm]

This really works!!! Thank you!!!

[@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.

[@mohdrizalnajmi7813]

great sharing bro..simple but effective

[@luisdietsch52]

saved me 50 bucks excelent video

[@LoveFix2558]

Excellent, many thanks 🙏

[@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.

[@sorayamejia2111]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@SpiritualFathers]

Man you are funny. Reminds of my cheap solutions to anything I fix at home

[@paengpangalanko88]

Sangkyu! It fixed my problem! 👍

[@fountainvalley6763]

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

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help.