Comparing Various Parking Aids

Parking safety is a requirement when you own a vehicle. You have to be hyper- vigilant when you park at home, on the street, or in a parking lot. To help you park better in any situation there are parking aids like the PD1 parking sensor. The PD1 parking sensor can be installed with the purpose of telling you exactly where your bumpers are in relation to the parking objects around you. Parking aids like this help you avoid accidents, have lower insurance premiums, and just offer that vigilance you need.

There is more than just one type of parking sensor. We are going to compare some of the parking aids you have to choose from to determine what could be better and why. We will start with the Parking Dynamics PD1 parking sensor. It has an “invisible when fitted design” meaning you don’t have to drill into your bumper. It attaches to the back side of the bumper. It is also an electromagnetic parking sensor that has a better range than other parking sensors on the market. Easy installation, a front parking sensor, and a rear parking sensor make the PD1 one of the best parking aids around. The PD1 parking sensor is also a “no maintenance” option.

The older technology still on the market is the ultrasonic parking sensor. The technology requires maintenance, drilling holes in your bumpers, and 4 to 6 parking sensors. The ultrasonic parking sensors also don’t work well on the corner or sides of your bumper. This technology detracts from your vehicles looks and requires more installation challenges. 

The latest technology on the market is a vision parking aid. Some of these parking aids will have reverse cameras installed on the bumpers. This allows you to see what your parking sensors see. The cameras are the best technology. At Parking Dynamics you have a rear vision parking sensor that shows you the objects behind you. It is a little different from a camera, but it has the same premise. The difference between the rear vision PD1 parking sensor and the camera is shown in cost. The camera has to be factory installed and will cost significantly more. 

The PD1 parking sensors range from 69 pounds to 80 pounds. If you get a factory installed parking sensor kit from a car dealership you can expect to pay at least 250 pounds and closer to 500 pounds. This is one of the reasons the PD1 parking sensors are best for those with a budget or someone who wants to update their older vehicle with new technology.