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Saw this in Addison/Elmhurst Illinois, just outside of Chicago. And I have to wonder who’s at fault; the dealership that installed the spare tire cover or the driver who can’t see out of the rear view camera? I felt like pulling beside them and trying to get their attention but also figured they’d think I was crazy for trying to help.

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Saw this in Addison/Elmhurst Illinois, just outside of Chicago. And I have to wonder who’s at fault; the dealership that installed the spare tire cover or the driver who can’t see out of the rear view camera? I felt like pulling beside them and trying to get their attention but also figured they’d think I was crazy for trying to help.

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You made the right choice given that it's Chicago. As my favorite adages goes, " The road to Hell is paved with good intentions".
 

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You made the right choice given that it's Chicago. As my favorite adages goes, " The road to Hell is paved with good intentions".
Wickstrom tends to sell to a certain clientele. Cross the street into Barrington Hills and there are houses in the 20,000-40,000 Sqft range. This isn't the Chicago you see on TV.
 

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If they bought from Wickstrom


Wickstrom tends to sell to a certain clientele. Cross the street into Barrington Hills and there are houses in the 20,000-40,000 Sqft range. This isn't the Chicago you see on TV.
It’s a rich area? You’d think rich people would be the most picky and discerning about all the little details and features of their shiny new Jeep. You’d also think they’re the most likely to notice the absence of a reverse camera considering they’ve had them in their cars for over a decade. I’m still getting used to having one after 7k miles because my previous jeep was a ‘94.

So apparently this person thinks that the screen goes black when in reverse... to avoid having distractions on the screen... which may cause an accident? That’s the only thing I can come up with.
 

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It’s a rich area? You’d think rich people would be the most picky and discerning about all the little details and features of their shiny new Jeep. You’d also think they’re the most likely to notice the absence of a reverse camera considering they’ve had them in their cars for over a decade. I’m still getting used to having one after 7k miles because my previous jeep was a ‘94.

So apparently this person thinks that the screen goes black when in reverse... to avoid having distractions on the screen... which may cause an accident? That’s the only thing I can come up with.
No, they'll be making an account here in the next few days bitching about their $60k Jeep having a black screen when there's supposed to be a back up camera there. Maybe we should just tell them to lower the psi on their tires and make sure the fuses are all seated :giggle:
 

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I think they got it at Wickstrom.
You win the interwebs today. Made me laugh with the observation! Thanks
 

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Based on the front license plate it appears to be the up and coming German rapper Der Chromkampf.
 

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Saw this in Addison/Elmhurst Illinois, just outside of Chicago. And I have to wonder who’s at fault; the dealership that installed the spare tire cover or the driver who can’t see out of the rear view camera? I felt like pulling beside them and trying to get their attention but also figured they’d think I was crazy for trying to help.

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And what's more, that thing is so crooked!!! I couldn't drive that around, my OCD wouldnt let me.
 

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Many years ago I arrived in a major city by plane that we all know (and I don't want to mention because it's a great place, I don't want to trash it, and this could happen in any major city) where there was a notice at the rent a car counter that read something to the effect of:

'Please do not flash your lights at night in courtesy to other motorists with their lights off. It's gang initiation season and prospective members, as a test, have been ordered to shoot at vehicles which extend this courtesy.'

That experienced stayed with me....much as I flagged down a motorist leaving the big orange store yesterday with his trunk open. Fortunately he appreciated my warning him and thanked, rather than shot me.
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