
Parking sensors; why every car needs them!
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As far as we are concerned, the parking sensors One of the best inventions of recent times. When your car is equipped with parking sensors, you are no longer dependent on your own judgment. This is especially handy when you have just bought a new car, because at that moment you don't yet know exactly how far you can drive. With the help of parking sensors, you therefore know exactly how much space you still have at both the front and the back of your car. Parking sensors have a tremendous number of advantages, and we would like to share them with you!
Whereas parking sensors used to be used only on luxury cars, nowadays there are all kinds of different types of parking sensors. You can find these at
The reversing sensors activate as soon as you shift the car into reverse. They emit an ultrasonic or electromagnetic signal. The signals bounce off approaching objects, and if the sensor receives them back too quickly, it issues a warning. These are sound signals, the frequency of which increases as you approach an object.
Systems can also provide visual signals. Examples include LCD or LED lights that flash faster when approaching obstacles, or warnings via the backlit LED screen. As a rule, the sensors are mounted on the rear bumper.
Parking sensors are truly a must if you regularly have to park in busy cities and parking garages. Parking spaces are becoming increasingly tight, as this allows them to accommodate more cars within the available space. Whereas you used to have plenty of room, nowadays you have to make do with less than 25 cm on either side of your car. Especially when turning or parking without parking sensors, this requires a great deal of judgment, knowledge, and experience.
Modern cars are now equipped with parking sensors at both the front and the rear as standard. Most cars only have sensors at the rear, because it is more difficult to judge the rear. In principle, rear parking sensors are more than enough. Do you want to be absolutely sure that you park your car without damage? Then you can also choose to have parking sensors installed at the front.
You can, of course, install parking sensors yourself if you have the right tools, parts, and manuals. However, it is extremely important to be very careful when doing so. In most cases, drilling into the bumper is required, and this can go wrong very easily. We therefore recommend having the parking sensors installed professionally.
Would you like to equip your car with parking sensors, but aren't quite sure how to install them? Then make use of our installation service. We work very closely with our installation partner, Cartop Automotive. They can ensure that your reversing sensors are installed exactly as you wish, very easily.
So, as you have read, it is incredibly important to equip your car with parking sensors. This not only makes driving a lot easier, but it also makes it much more fun! After all, you never have to worry about finding a parking space again. Do you have any questions about parking sensors yourself, or are you looking for, for example,