Reversing Cameras

An integral part of the modern car equipment is a reversing camera, also known as a reverse camera or a rear view camera.  

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Not only does a reversing camera assist in parking, and give an extra layer of protection against pesky scratches and prangs, but a reversing camera adds protection for the little ones in your life by providing a clear view of the blind spot at the rear of the vehicle.

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“All-too-often we are called to tragedies involving children hit by reversing cars. We support any moves that will result in a reduction of needless deaths and injuries.” – Jaimes Wood, chief executive of St John.  

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There are two installation styles: through a head unit so you can see the reverse camera monitor on screen, or a car rear view camera mirror mount. But there is more!

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A basic reverse camera set up involves a rearview mirror with a screen installed inside the mirror and a high quality camera.  Alternatively, a basic install could also be a 

double din head unit with a touch screen which woukld also have a high quality camera installed.​

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There are some important questions you need to answer before choosing a reversing camera system.:  

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Do you have a car stereo installed that has a screen? 

 

Yes: Brilliant! We might be able to wire in a reversing camera kit so that you can see behind you on your car stereo screen. Depending on the car make and model, and whether it’s a factory head unit or aftermarket, this can be a fast installation method, but read below just in case.

 

No: Read on.

 

Are you interested in changing your car stereo?

Yes: That’s great. We can steer you in the direction of the right head unit for you and your car. A new stereo not only gives you easier reversing camera installation, but also all of the awesome features that the head unit will bring – like Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto! Hands-free phone use at it’s best. This option can also be cheaper than wiring a new reversing camera into an existing head unit. Some car manufacturers don’t make it easy! Check out our range of car stereos in our shop.  

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No: No problem, we still have a solution for you. Read on.

 

Do you have tinted windows? 
Yes: What a cool dude! Also, you’re best installation is a windscreen mounted rear view camera. Quick, easy and already in a position you naturally look when reversing. These are wireless reversing camera kits. Nice and tidy.

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No: Windscreen mounted reversing camera’s might not be best for you – they can have sun strike that could impair your vision. There’s one more way…

 

Want something easy to use?

Yes: Of course you do! So do we. All of the above are easy to use reversing cameras, but this installation is best for you: A replacement mirror monitor. It replaces your current rear-view mirror with a reversing camera monitor that turns on when your put the car into reverse. Exact same position means that you’ll forget you ever had the replacement reversing camera installed.

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No: Your joking right? Give us a call, we’ll see what we can do.