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We are getting a new car and have become very dependent on our current parking sensors.
Before we pay someone to fit 4 sensors in the front bumper are there any alternatives that I could easily fit?.
In these days of doorbell cameras is there a gubbins that would connect to my phone and I could see what I'm about to crash into?
OK - I'll start seeing as everyone else is too polite!... 🙂
• Look out the windscreen?
• Squeeky toys stuck to the bumper?
• Man with a top hat and flag to walk in front of you?
In the good old days you could see where the bonnet ended so it wasnt a problem.
Squeaky toy is a good idea though!
A cheap(ish) rear parking camera kit from ABD or similar but mount it in your front bumper? Need somewhere to mount the screen inside too that won't look like a bodge.
If it's a new car, won't it have autonomous breaking? I thought that was a standard requirement these days.
Or just new-to-you?
(Sorry, braking obviously, before the pendants jump in! 😁)
It's 11 years old so not new new.
Ah. Ok. In which case, just get your front seat passenger to shout...
Bip
Bip
Bip
Bip - bip - bip
BEEEEEEEEEP!
as you approach a hazard.
Does it need to have a camera?
The Dolphin DMS400 reversing sensor is alright for £50, just connect it to something other than the reversing lights.
The sensors are available in a choice of colours