Consumer Reports tests out aftermarket blind-spot warning system

July 3, 2013
Organization puts the Gosher Blind Spot Detection system to the test, on a Chevrolet Cruze test car.

A blind-spot warning (BSW) system can reduce both stress and the risk of a crash by helping you keep tabs on vehicles lurking over your shoulder and out of sight. But until recently, the only way to get one was to invest in a new car.

Never ones to miss an opportunity, the ever-vigilant automotive aftermarket has risen to the occasion, and a handful of kits are now available to update almost any vehicle with the technology. And we purchased one to try.

Read more about the Gosher Blind Spot Detection system installation and useability. 

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