Bright headlights from a vehicle behind you can be blinding — creating a temporary impairment that affects your reaction time and decision-making. An electrochromic mirror eliminates this risk by dimming itself the moment glare is detected, then returning to normal when it’s clear.
Also known as an auto-dimming mirror, an electrochromic rearview mirror automatically reduces glare when it detects bright lights from vehicles behind you. Using advanced electrochromic technology, the mirror darkens to protect your vision — then returns to full clarity when the light source is gone.
The electrochromic mirror is your standard rearview mirror, positioned at the top-center of your vehicle’s interior, mounted to the windshield. If you see a wire connected to the back of the mirror, that’s your indicator — it’s electrochromic and powered.
A non-electrochromic mirror has no wiring attached.
Electrochromic mirrors mount directly to the windshield via a bracket bonded to the glass. During a windshield replacement, this bracket must be carefully transferred to the new glass. Improper installation can cause the mirror to sit at the wrong angle — or fail to hold at all.
IQ Auto Glass technicians handle mirror mounts with precision on every replacement.