Thread: West Coast Mirrors convex spotter at the bottom

Hello All,

Could someone confirm that the "convex spotter" mirror located on the bottom of these - link provided - west coast mirrors would allow things like the lines on parking bays to be seen while reversing into a parking spot?

If not apart from getting a reverse camera or the mirrors like one of my son's BMW car that has its front door external mirrors tilt down soon as reverse is engaged - what other options would there be when reversing a solid sided van = no glass sides to see through?

Oh, apart from opening the door and looking down. Or having someone spot for you.

I have seen similar truck mirrors where the same area as the convex spotter is located in the photograph has a separate mirror located on its own mounting points within the main frame that can be adjusted independently. I do not know what these 'split' mirrors are called though - can someone enlighten me to their proper name?


Accessed 8th November 2025 from, https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ZmcAA...2f/s-l1600.jpg

Kind regards
Lionel

After blind spots I use spotter mirrors for this purpose.
There are stick on units available in a couple of sizes and shapes from the usual car accessories outlets. I use these on the Defender and wife's car.
I got ...
VERSUS MIRROR HEAD BLACK PLASTIC LEFT — Hy Way
for a larger vehicle we use for towing. The lower spotter mirror is adjustable with in the head that is fixed. I can just see the RHrear tyre location while the left is just out of view, parking lines are easy to see.
There are also bolt on units to fit mirror arms in both round and rectangle shapes.
The round units are better for a downward view from experience however placement is also to be considered so the main mirror is functional.