Top 8 blind spot mirrors to buy in the Philippines

When you’re driving on the highway, you’ll most likely change lanes every once in a while. To safely do this, you need to check your side mirrors to see if there are no oncoming cars before you proceed to change lanes – a basic skill every driver should have.

However, side mirrors only show or reflect a limited vantage point, which could give you less confidence when you want to switch lanes and overtake a slower moving vehicle. As such, there’s a type of car mirror that could help give you a wider vantage point. It’s called a blind spot mirror.

Blind spot mirrors can enlarge the car side views

Blind spot mirrors for cars are small-sized devices that are commonly glued to the car side mirrors. This car accessory gives you a wider vantage point that’s useful whenever you’re driving on the highway or when you’re backing up into a parking space. Blind spot mirrors that are available in the market today come in a variety of styles and shapes.

To help you be familiar with it, we at Philkotse.com came up with a comprehensive guide about the best type of blind spot mirrors.

Recommended blind spot mirrors for cars in the Philippines

1. Fan Shape HD Glass Convex Mirror

This type of blind spot mirrors has a flexible shape that can fit on the side mirrors of all car body types such as sedans, SUVs, vans, among others. Of note, this blind spot mirror features a 360-degree adjustment, which lets you set and find your ideal vantage point.

There’s an adhesive tape at the back of this blind spot mirror, which can easily be placed and put in place in your car’s side mirrors.

2. 360° Wide Angle Convex Car Blind Spot Mirror

Blind spot mirrors usually come in various shapes such as round, square, or even rectangular. This type of car mirror enables you to see blind spots more effectively. It is suitable for sedans, SUVs, vans, and trucks due to the curved frameless mirror design. This also comes with a 360-degree adjustment in order for you to get your most ideal vision.

The material used to make this mirror is HD glass which is resistant to rust. One more plus point is that it is waterproof and will not haze. Also, the mirror’s edges are under the integral molding. Moreover, it has an extremely solid adhesive tape at the back, which is also weatherproof.

3. Round Convex Blind Spot Mirror

Similar to other blind spot mirrors, this type can also be adjusted 360-degree due to a tiny swivel bracket that can rotate at the back. This type of mirror is small but it has a spherical convex surface and comes with no borders, which increases the driver’s vision significantly.

Almost all blind spot mirrors will have double-sided adhesive tape at the back, and this one is not an exception. With 3M adhesive tape, it only takes you a few seconds to attach it to the rear mirror. Not only is it resistant to rust, but it’s also weatherproof.

4. Adjustable car rearview mirror assist M-15

If you’re looking for a blind spot mirror that both come in convex and roundup frames, then this type is the one for you. This helps eliminate blind spots that will be beneficial to beginner drivers. Its wide-angle lens gives a better vision of the car’s rear, which helps you whenever you’re backing up on a parking space.

The price of this blind spot mirror is lower as compared to other types. But it’s worth noting that the mirror is a bit thick and it can withstand harsh weather conditions as well. It can also be adjusted 360 degrees and comes with double-sided adhesive tape at the back.

5. Rectangle Convex Blind Spot Mirror U30

Rectangle blind spot mirrors have rounded angles. As such, it can be applied vertically or horizontally, depending on your car’s side mirrors. It is also electroplated with ABS plastic which helps expand your vantage point by showing you clear images and deflects glares when you’re driving at night.

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6. Baseus Convex Glass Blind Spot Mirror

This type of blind spot mirror is not common. It is attached on top of the side mirrors and is said to come with an anti-collision shell body. This mirror comes with an HD glass, and it is waterproof as well as weatherproof. There’s an adhesive tape at the back of each blind spot mirror. Similar to other types, this mirror also comes with a 360-degree adjustment feature.

7. 360 Rotation Dual Sided Blind Spot Mirror

Double-sided blind spot mirrors sounds effective, right? This type of mirrors gives you better visibility of your car’s rear, which can be useful especially when you’re parking at tight spaces. This blind spot mirror 360-degree can let you find your most ideal vantage point of everything around the car.

The ABS plastic is mainly used for making this mirror along with high-quality glass. The mirror can be attached to the car’s side mirrors using adhesive tape. This tape is strong and keeps the mirrors firm and intact.

When choosing this double-sided mirror, you should take note that you need to buy two sets so that you can attach it on both sides of your car’s exterior mirrors.

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8. 270 Degrees Auxiliary Rearview Mirror

Although this has quite a different mirror design from the above-mentioned blind spot mirrors, this double curvature mirror still has the main characteristics to act as your extra pair of eyes while you’re driving on the road. The mirror is compatible with all kinds of cars, even motorbikes. The HD glass mirror will provide you with a wider angle that can be swiveled 360 degrees.

This mirror can also help passengers to get off the car safely as it can show if there’s an oncoming vehicle. The main materials used for this mirror is glass and silicone. At the back, it has magnetic suction that can easily be attached to your car’s side mirror.

*** Note:

Most blind spot mirrors will have the adhesive tape. It means that you don’t have to make any changes to the car or its appearance. Moreover, some people will consider the blind spot mirrors decorative products apart from helping with dead angles.

Tips to place blind spot mirror for car correctly

Placing blind spot mirrors is relatively manageable and easy. But you have to take note that the adhesive tape that's at the back of the mirror is notably strong, which can be hard to remove once you've attached it to your car's side mirror. As such, take note of the following before applying blind spot mirrors:

• First, wipe down all the dirt and clean your car's side mirrors. This will help the adhesive tape to attach more firmly.
• Then, make sure to adjust the angle correctly before applying it fully to the mirror’s surface. You can ask somebody to sit inside the car to help you determine the best car side view. Note in mind that the double-sided adhesive tape is so strong that it is hard to tear off after being attached.
• And finally, it is highly recommended not to wash the car within 24 hours.
• Note: If you accidentally place it incorrectly, you should use a razor blade to cut through the adhesive tape.