Reversing Cameras and Parking Sensors in Tyne and Wear

Reversing cameras show you what is behind the car, while parking sensors beep to warn you of obstacles. Both are exposed to weather, road grime and the odd knock, so faults are not unusual.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we repair and fit reversing cameras and parking sensors for drivers in Tyne and Wear.

Common faults

Parking sensors usually fail one at a time. You may get constant beeping, no beeping, or a fault message on the dash. Cameras may show a blank or flickering screen, a distorted image, or fail to switch on when you select reverse.

• Constant or random beeping
• One sensor not responding
• Blank or flickering camera image
• Camera blurred by water or dirt
• Fault message on the display

What the job involves

First we check the simple things: a dirty or damaged sensor, a loose connector, or a camera lens that needs cleaning. After that we test the wiring and the unit itself, and check for fault codes in the car's systems.

Wiring that passes through the tailgate or boot hinge can fracture over time, which causes intermittent camera problems. Bumper repairs or respraying can disturb sensors, too.

Fitting a system

If your car has no parking aid, fitting one is possible on many vehicles. The options range from sensors in the bumper to a camera linked to the existing screen or a separate display. What suits depends on the car, the bumper and what you want to see.

Cost depends on the type of system, how much trimming and wiring is needed and the vehicle itself. We explain the options at the estimate.

What to check before you book

Note when the fault occurs. Does it happen in rain, after washing the car, or only on bumps? That helps us find it quickly.

Parking aids assist you, they do not replace looking. Do not rely on them alone, and treat a fault as a reason to take extra care until it is fixed.