[Car Accessories] Experience a "better understanding" of the Alphard's rear seats with the 3COINS "CAR rearview mirror" while driving.

The digital inner mirror equipped in the Alphard has improved rearward visibility, but it has made it impossible to see the interior, particularly what is happening in the rear seats. Therefore, I decided to try the "CAR Rearview Mirror" from 3COINS.

It should have become more convenient, but I started to worry about the back seat状況

Since installing a digital inner mirror in the Toyota Alphard, the view behind has significantly improved. It's become less likely to feel the pressure from trailing cars, and I can change lanes more calmly than before. The comfort of driving has undoubtedly increased.

However, there was one thing that concerned me.

The car I had been driving previously had a regular rearview mirror, which allowed me to check the road conditions behind me while also keeping a vague eye on the back seat. Whether the kids were sleeping, or if things were too quiet indicating something unusual, I could just move my gaze slightly whenever I was worried. It was so natural that I never thought about it.<

However, with the digital inner mirror, I can only see the view outside through the camera, so I can no longer do that "while I'm at it." The mirror only shows the road behind. If I want to check on the back seat, I have to turn my body or neck to look back. It feels a bit cumbersome to turn around every time during a drive that should have been more comfortable.

Since the times I need to turn around are more frequent than I expected, I decided to try it out.

A moment when you want to check the back seat, for example, when it suddenly gets quiet in the back seat on the highway. Are they asleep or just looking at their smartphone? You might feel the urge to check in on them before saying anything. On the way back from camping or traveling, you also worry whether the luggage has shifted.

It's a small confirmation, but turning around while driving can slightly distract you from paying attention to the road ahead. This accumulates and gradually leads to a feeling of fatigue.

I thought this might relieve that stress, so I tried the 3COINS "CAR Rearview Mirror."

It's a clip-on type that attaches to the sun visor, so no tools are needed. You simply attach the mirror and adjust it to see the back seat. That’s all it takes to set it up.

It takes a little effort to determine the angle, but once it's adjusted, there's no need to touch it again. If you position it so you can see the entire back seat from the driver’s seat, you can check the situation with just a slight movement of your gaze.

What has changed by using a simple mirror.

As a result, the number of times I turned around has decreased as planned. Whether the children are asleep or if the luggage has shifted. Although it's not always crystal clear, it's sufficient for the purpose of "just checking for now." Just being able to glance at the rearview mirror was more relieving than I expected.

Another thing I noticed is that it's become easier to continue conversations with the kids in the back seat. By being able to understand the situation in the back seat while facing forward, there's no need to pause the conversation to turn around. I think the flow of conversation during travel has become a bit more natural.

The digital inner mirror has made it easier to check what's behind outside. On the other hand, for the purpose of "looking inside," a regular mirror is simpler and more suitable. There's no need for power, and it can be checked just by shifting the gaze.

This combination feels just right for my current driving environment.

A small addition has changed the sense of security during family drives.

The CAR rearview mirror from 3COINS has reduced the little stress of turning around and has made it possible to understand the situation in the back seat. Something that was taken for granted in my previous car became unavailable with the upgrade, but if I can get it back for 550 yen, I think it’s a good choice.

Product name / CAR rearview mirror
Price / 550 yen
Size / approximately 5.5 cm (height) × 9 cm (width)
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Interview and text / SYURI

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