For retrofitting: the blind spot assistant in the car!

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Recently updated on October 2, 2023 at 01:10 am

[Update: 02.10.2023] This post was updatedto take more recent information into account. Whether changing from one lane to another or turning, you can quickly overlook another car, a cyclist or a pedestrian. This can often result in a serious accident. The problem is the blind spot, which you cannot see directly. But with the electrical Blind Spot Assistant, you can solve this problem.

Blind spot assistant in the car

At a Blind spot assistant system it is a technical device in a car. This technical device warns at an early stage if there is a risk of a collision with another road user in the area that is not visible in the rear-view mirror. The monitoring of a blind spot assistant consists of sensors, more precisely ultrasonic sensors. The sensors are located on the side of the car and diagonally at the rear. This means there can be no blind spots because the side of the vehicle is monitored. To be more precise, the sensors detect possible obstacles and measure the distances.

There are differences depending on the system!

There are blind spot systems that can detect distances behind the car of up to three meters. If the distance falls below a certain value, an alarm or visual information (or both) is triggered. The information allows the driver to brake or swerve immediately or simply not change lanes. A blind spot assistant is usually part of the optional equipment in new models. But a blind spot assistant can also be retrofitted to older models of a car.

Different options for retrofitting

There are special kits for retrofitting, depending on the model of the car. There are basically various options for retrofitting. For example, retrofitting the substructure. The individual sensors are attached to the substructure accordingly and then connected. But there is also the option of retrofitting in the side mirror, here the sensors are often incorporated directly into the mirror glasses. In addition to the sensors that are required to measure the distances, there is also a control module or, depending on the model, a complete control device that allows the blind spot system to be switched on and off. And depending on the module, an alarm is triggered via a tone or various warning lights. The volume of the warning tone can be adjusted using the control device.

different systems - depending on your wallet

There are also models where you can mount LED warning lights in the triangles on the mirrors on the right and left. Here you would have to adjust the fairing accordingly, depending on the model of the car. But there is also the possibility of the LED warning lights on the right and left of the A column to assemble. Of course, the systems also differ further. There are, among other things, variants that can work completely without a lane marking. There is even the possibility of intervening in the steering wheel and automatically getting the car back on track, and monitoring more than four lanes is not uncommon. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is your wallet. The electric side assist system is a convenient alternative to the manual variant and ensures more safety on the roads.

FAQ: Blind Spot Assistant

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1. What is a blind spot assistant?

An Blind Spot Assistant, also known as BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System), is an advanced driver assistance technology that informs drivers about vehicles or obstacles in their blind spots. Means Radar sensors The system detects objects in the blind spot on both sides of the vehicle and issues a warning to avoid possible collisions.

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2. How much does a blind spot assistant cost?

The cost of a blind spot assistant can vary, but an average price is 750,00 € tax incl.. The final cost may vary depending on the vehicle make and model and the type of system.

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3. Are blind spot mirrors allowed?

Yes, Dead angle mirror are allowed and can be a useful addition to increase visibility. According to EU regulations, since 2007 all newly registered trucks must have mirrors for all-round visibility in order to minimize the blind spot.

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4. What does the lane change assistant do?

The Lane change assistant “Side Assist” helps avoid dangerous lane changes by guiding the driver through a LED display in the exterior mirror warns if a vehicle is in the blind spot or is approaching quickly from behind.

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5. Is the blind spot assistant mandatory?

According to the EU Regulation 2019 / 2144 are turning assistants (here: “blind spot assistant”) July 6, 2022 for new vehicle types and onwards July 7, 2024 mandatory for new vehicles.

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6. Can Side Assist be retrofitted?

Yes, the Retrofitting the original lane change assistant / Side Assist is often (not always) possible.

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7. Where is the Blind Spot Assistant located?

The blind spot assistant is usually located in the Exterior mirrors of the vehicle and supports the driver from a speed of 30 km/h when changing lanes through acoustic and visual warning signals.

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8. Where is the blind spot in a car?

The blind spots is the area that cannot be seen by the driver despite the mirrors. The zones are immediately in front of and behind the vehicle and on both sides.

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9. What is the blind spot assistant called for different car brands?

• The VW: Side Assist & Blind Spot Sensor
• The BMW: Side View Assist (SVA)
• The Audi: Audi side assist

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