Have you been thinking about fitting reversing aids to your car? There has been huge growth in this area over recent years and there are now so many affordable options for after market reversing sensors, cameras and monitors.
The first thing to decide is what brand to buy. Always choose an established and reputable company with a warranty and service protocol. That way you can be sure that you can add to the system or replace just a part at a later date f required. We use and recommend the Safety Range from AVS Car Security – the products are good quality, affordable and backed by their established nationwide service network.
So next it’s time to decide what to fit. Our most popular option is the AVS reversing camera and rear view mirror set at only $199 plus install for the complete system. The set includes:
The excellent AVS 3.5″ LCD reversing rear view monitor that simply clips over your existing rear view mirror for a hassle free installation (many other rear view mirror monitors can only be installed by cutting into your interior and removing the existing mirror!) When you put the car in reverse gear the mirror will automatically switch to display the camera image.
A robust waterproof colour reversing camera with night view. It includes a bracket mount and is installed above the number plate. The camera can also be colour matched to your car for a factory look finish (additional charge applies).
So why are reversing cameras such a good idea? Well nearly every car, whatever it’s size and shape, has a blind spot directly behind it. This can make parking and reversing a challenge, especially when coupled with other factors like reduced visibility from bad weather. And the statistics are scary. Every two weeks in NZ a child is hospitalised with serious injuries resulting from a vehicle driving on a private driveway and a further five children are killed annually in the same way. In most cases the driver is a close family member. The terrible impact on our families from such events cannot be overstated.
Installing a reversing camera for the car’s blind spot is the most effective way of increasing visibility and safety while reversing. A camera will help prevent collisions with people, property or other vehicles and makes manoeuvring safer and easier.
The AVS Safety Range also includes reversing and parking sensors as well as a dedicated range of super hardwearing products for commercial vehicle applications. So give us a call on 0800 10 10 81 and we can help you decide what gear will work best for you and give you an installed price for your car. Get on the bandwagon today, it really is safer with a camera.
And if you’re wanting to learn more about how to keep our little ones safe check out the key safety messages and other info from Safe Kids – CHECK before driving off, SUPERVISE kids around vehicles always and SEPARATE play areas from driveways. Click here for the full Reversing Camera Range