1999 Volkswagen Beetle wipers, windshield & visibility problems

Dt: volkswagen beetle 1999. The consumer is not satisfied with mirrors on the left driver's side. They have too much of a blind spot for oncoming vehicles. Also, the post between the windshield and the left and right sides, before getting to the doors, are also giving the consumer trouble, as being a blind spot. The consumer pulled out onto the highway in front of oncoming traffic, and didn't see another vehicle because of the blind spots from the car.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH on normal road conditions, smoke was noticed coming from under the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. Then, the vehicle caught on fire and was evacuated. There were no injuries sustained. The police and fire department were present, and a police report was taken. The fire department determined an electrical failure from the heater fan was the cause of the fire. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss.