Under-vehicle inspection mirrors have three basic parts: a handle, shaft with extension pole and a mirror head. Some are also available with a tri-wheel base attachment and a torch fitting.
Mirror head
The mirror on a under-vehicle inspection mirror is a convex mirror meaning it is curved outwards. The mirror head can be either round or square.
Shaft extension
The shaft is often made from aluminium and is extendable.
Handle
The handle is the part held by the user to guide the tool. Some models have a rubber cover to prevent the handle slipping in wet hands.
Square headed under-vehicle inspection mirrors sometimes have a T-bar handle which can offer more control.
Rubber mirror rim
On some models, the mirror has a thin piece of rubber around the edge to protect the mirror, and the objects it comes into contact with, from damage.
Tri-wheel base
Some models are available with a tri-wheel attachment which is screwed onto the underside of the mirror face.
Torch holder
Most models are fitted with a torch holder, which comes in the form of a simple round plastic holder on the shaft of the tool that a torch can be slotted into.
