Cant make my mind up as the car is a Tourer I have the problem with finding a suitable camera as I really want it to be discrete. Other option is to go for parking sensors painted to match the bumper. Never had a car with either so whats peoples views on both?
Parking Sensors or Rear View Camera?
- Thread starter davecmr
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I think that the camera can be useful in some situations, but I can't see myself parking without looking into the rear view mirrors or even over my shoulder. Relying only on the screen would be impossible for me.
I prefer the sensors, or if you can, both of them.
I prefer the sensors, or if you can, both of them.
yes! i agree, sensors and cameras are not needed. nobody in the past couldnt park so yeah save the money and buy some jelly beans instead!
I appreciate tourers are harder to park with the blind spot issue etc, For those with kids just use them, they can look for you...if you trust em hehe
J4JAV
Mr OCD Detailing
I have sensors & camera lol
davemazo
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I`ve got sensors and camera too. After going through the bother of fitting the camera I find I never look at it, it`s only any passenger who looks at it and says "wow thats good"
My parking sensors are playing up too and I have no trouble parking without any aids
My parking sensors are playing up too and I have no trouble parking without any aids
Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
The sensors can be useful fo catching things out of sight, but with a Tourer there really isn't a real need for them as the glass IS the back of the car...
GraphicsMan
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I agree, it' took a few weeks to get used to the new dimensions, coming from a saloon to a tourer, but I've pretty much perfected it now.
When parallel parking, when you think ur getting close to the car behind, go really, really slow. When you can't go any further pull forward a foot! Only works if nobody is watching!
Just kidding. Don't try this at home!
nodrogs
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I agree, it' took a few weeks to get used to the new dimensions, coming from a saloon to a tourer, but I've pretty much perfected it now.
When parallel parking, when you think ur getting close to the car behind, go really, really slow. When you can't go any further pull forward a foot! Only works if nobody is watching!
Just kidding. Don't try this at home!
Don't forget a good towbar is essential for this :lol:
Some phone pics of the reason Ive master parking my car without aids... This is done with just mirrors and the reverse light trick
I dont always put it in the garage but when I do its a squeeze :lol: this is without the rear bumper also
I dont always put it in the garage but when I do its a squeeze :lol: this is without the rear bumper also
Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
Driving my Tranny in London I have to get that into very tight spots - the sensors are pretty useless (constant tone at 20cm); my camera is more for bikes and pedestrians... Had an audience the other day got into a space with less than 3" front and back to spare. I don;t think I hit the Merc behind me. Nice feeling that - even better when there is some Hampstead Totty watching .
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serwerr
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I've got rear sensors and it's a nice toy.
I wouldn't might having both sensors and camera.
But they are not really needed.
Practice makes perfect
I wouldn't might having both sensors and camera.
But they are not really needed.
Practice makes perfect