aftermarket parking sensors or camera

mambo69
mambo69 Posts: 451 Forumite
Hi all

tinkling about treating my car to either sensors or a rear camera kit and was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations? Would be looking for a fitment deal and so just after feedback and cost ideas

as always to any that answer I say thank you

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  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 4,962 Forumite
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    I have both. The camera is more useful in tight spaces.
  • mambo69
    mambo69 Posts: 451 Forumite
    Anyone else for comment? And how much was it?
  • Swampey2418
    Swampey2418 Posts: 16 Forumite
    After market sensors are a good thing if they are fitted properly, wouldn't attempt it if you don't like the idea of drilling into your rear bumper...

    The kits are about £50 and the installer might charge something of about £150 to install...

    £200 might seem a lot but if you consider you'll spend that and a lot more if you dink your bumper
  • knightstyle
    knightstyle Posts: 7,184 Forumite
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    edited 28 May 2014 at 6:58PM
    Our old Auris came with sensors which we liked, our new Juke came with a camera which is good BUT we prefer the sensors, so I bought a kit includes everything, even a hole cutter, under £12 on Fleabay. They were easy to fit at the same time as a Towbar and work well.
    I have also just fitted a camera to the back of our caravan to see what is directly behind us, again a cheap one, under £25 for camera, monitor, leads etc and again it works well.
  • Oli.s
    Oli.s Posts: 548 Forumite
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    Fitted a £15 kit from eBay which included the drill bit correctly sized and the locations for the holes were already marked on the rear of the bumber. Couldn't get a colour match from eBay so bought the unpainted ones and a tin of the correct spraypaint and sealer from halfords. Spent about £30 all in and they were very good and were reliable.
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