Awww, so glad it wasn't anything worse!

Sue

When I opened your thread, the bottom of the pic was just above "Tahoe", and I wondered ... don't see any bumps or creases ... is that a crack in the taillight?

And then I scrolled down.

Sorry about your problem, G G ... and it isn't one of those that, if we ignore it, sits quietly over in the corner and behaves itself. Reminds us ... every time we go anywhere ... and reminds others, too.

I have an issue of not being careful enough ... or keeping things done properly ... to confess today, as well.

But will make a separate thread, not hijack yours.

Better luck for the rest of the day ... and for tomorrow, O.K.?

ole joyful

A car dealership here in town, does a lot of PR and one tip they gave was how to get rid of the blind spot. Move your rear view mirrors out as far as you can and still see the very end of your car. I tried and tested it, it does work. Sorry about your car.

That's the reason I traded my Sentra for my now Altima.
Kept running over curbs on my right and finally realized I had a blind spot from the high dash.

Thanks everyone....today was much better and tomorrow will be super! Vala I will totally try that....and I too will not park in the yard anymore but stick to the driveway!! Stacy

What did you run into, Stacy?

Shirley

Sorry Stacy! That's a bummer.

Whenever we buy a new car we always buy a stick on blind-spot mirror and put that on the driver's side mirror. I believe that's saved us from more than a few accidents.

Like Lydia, the first thing I do is buy one of those little round mirrors and stick it on my driver's mirror.

I hate driving a car that doesn't have one. It's amazing how many times you think the lane is clear to pull out and pass, and there's a vehicle in your blind spot. The little round mirror lets you see any vehicle that might be lurking there.

Where do you get one of those blind spot mirrors and how expensive are they?

I thought you hit another car, those instructions probably won't work for something low, it's for a car coming beside you.

Grams, I'm not sure if Walmart there sells them or not.
Any automotive store should. It's a little round mirror about 4" round. Stick it on the lower part of your driver side mirror.
Cost around $4.

Too bad you don't live closer to us. My husband is really good at body work and has the tools to fix that. It's amazing how that little bit is going to cost so much to fix.

That sucks to have happened. At least you weren't hurt.

You can even get smaller blind spot mirrors. Any auto dept should have them, probably under $5. I have one on EACH mirror. You do change lanes both directions on the highway, remember! Besides, I do a lot of backing, some of it with a trailer, so both is better for me!

Stacy, what are we gonna do with you? First the tree, now the fifth wheel?! Stay out of the yard unless you are on foot! And be extra careful on the road, please. We want you around for a long time.

Tami

Okay Tami no I myself was running in to the 5th wheel I hit a tree....I am going to get me one of those mirrors...and can't remember who but said they thought there instrustions wouldn't work for something low...um the tree I hit is about 20ft. tall...not low at all! Dang trees! stacy

Hi GG,

I think that you have to watch those trees - I suspect that they have a tendency to move around on occasion: maybe late at night, when no one is looking.

o j

Looks like you've been taking lessons from my DH.His problem is he's always in a hurry to go no where.I'm always getting on him to slow down.

Sorry for your ding,but glad you're ok.
kathi

You don't need a special blind spot mirror on most modern trucks. That Tahoe should already have wide enough mirrors. My 98 GMC Sierra does. You need to adjust the mirrors you have properly.

My only blind spot is right below the tailgate. No blind spot on the rear quarter panel. Even with the old panel truck I had back in the 60s/70s.