The best parking sensors 2022

Some 15 years ago, the problem of yards and parking lots full of cars was known only to residents of Moscow. The rest of Our Country parked freely. Then there was an automobile boom, when the number of cars per thousand citizens began to explode in the country. Economic troubles and the deployment of a network of paid parking have somewhat undermined the belief of s in the need for a personal car in the city, but there are still very, very many cars. It is difficult to park in such conditions in cities with a population of over one million in the morning, in the afternoon, and on holidays. The already nervous maneuver of setting the car became as unpleasant as possible. Especially if you are inexperienced drivers and don’t feel well the dimensions of the “iron horse”. Although experienced motorists, no, no, and they will strike the wall with a bumper. In general, parking sensors and its varieties in a modern city, as they say, are a must-have.

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1. PARKMASTER 4-FJ-40 (average price 2200 rubles)

Available ultrasonic parking sensors, which is designed for installation in the rear bumper. Compatible with all modern cars and available in white, silver, black colors. This model can consider an obstacle at a distance of 2,5 to 0,3 m. Approaching a tree or a neighboring car, the parking sensors begin to squeak heart-rendingly. But there is a two-stage volume control, and if desired, you can turn off the sound altogether. In this case, you need to focus on the module, which shows the distance and which side it is on. In short, everything is not bad with this parking sensors, but some instances may fail at temperatures below -20 degrees. And this is already a warranty case.

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2. INCAR PT-1044 (average price 4500 rubles)

Parking system with a full LCD screen. However, here it is used in a different way than you might imagine. There is no rear view camera in the kit, and without it, the display simply acts as an indicator of the distance and which side the obstacle is on. Of course, you can also buy a camera, but then the price will be different. The four sensors themselves are supplied unpainted. By the way, according to the manufacturer, they are protected from moisture according to the IP66 standard. The parking sensors measure the distance from 1,8 to 0,3 m. By the way, INCAR PT-1044 has the function of programming the towbar and spare wheel bypass zone.

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3. Airline APS-8L-02 (average price 4200 rubles)

The main advantage of this system is the combined arrangement of sensors. Simply put, parking sensors are hung here not only on the rear, but also on the front bumpers. And there is no need for skepticism, some drivers also feel bad about the front of the car, tearing off the bumper aprons or driving into a parked car in front. Yes, and in many expensive foreign cars, this option is provided in the factory trim levels. In general, eight sensors are placed on the car and connected to a single unit. Display of the distance to the obstacle either by LEDs on a special panel, or by a sound signal. The working interval for the front and back is 1,5 – 0,3 m. By the way, the front parking sensors turn on only at minimum speed, so keep this in mind and park thoughtfully.

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What other parking sensors are worth paying attention to

4. AutoExpert PS-4L Profi (average price 1300 rubles)

One of the most inexpensive parking sensors on the market. Despite the budget, there are four ultrasonic sensors. The manufacturer claims an operating range of 2 to 0,3 m. But real users claim that parking sensors see an obstacle at a meter or less. The soundtrack here is not very convenient – either the sound is not very loud, or it is completely turned off. But there is some, but a monitor that displays the distance remaining to the obstacle and from which side it is located. You have to pay for cheapness – sensors can fail in just a couple of months of operation.

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5. AVS PS-524 (average price 2700 rubles)

This parking sensors stands out among competitors with a small, but still a monitor. True, it displays information only given information, it is impossible to connect a camera to it. The maximum working distance is 2,5 m, and the minimum is 0,3 m. The buzzer sound is not annoying here, the maximum volume is only 80 dB. By the way, the sensors are well protected from environmental influences, protection is already declared here according to IP67. There are no complaints about the quality of the parking sensors either – it has been working for motorists for several years.

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6. Cenmax PS 4.1 (average price 1400 rubles)

Another inexpensive parking sensor that is perfect for a domestic car or a budget foreign car. The sensors come unpaintable, so if you don’t like the black dots, you’ll have to mess around with color selection. The maximum distance determined by four ultrasonic sensors is 2 m, the minimum is 0,3. The closer you get to an obstacle, the more intrusive the beeper sounds. From 60 cm it becomes continuous. If you don’t like the soundtrack, you can turn it down or turn it off completely. The model is no longer new and has been well studied by the domestic motorist. There are practically no complaints about it, except for a blind LED screen.

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7. Multitronics PT-4TC (average price 3200 rubles)

A very specific model of parking sensors. Multitronics PT-4TC is designed for integration with on-board computers from the same manufacturer. Moreover, this model cannot work independently. This was done for a reason, but in order not to block unnecessary display panels in the cabin (some car owners prefer minimalism). In addition, this is a combined version, which means we get control over the distance to the obstacle both in front and behind. True, there are only two sensors for both bumpers, which does not greatly reduce the viewing angle of the sensors. As the manufacturer promises, the maximum working distance is 2,5 m.

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8. AVS PS-128U (average price 2800 rubles)

Inexpensive combined parking radar. In fact, this is an ordinary parktronic supplemented with a kit for the front bumper. Although the sensors on the front bumper and significantly expand the functionality. By the way, they turn on automatically when driving slower than 5 km / h. It claims to protect sensors from dust and moisture according to the IP67 standard. But keep in mind, like all ultrasonic parking sensors, the AVS PS-128U does not like sticky clods of dirt or snow, so keep an eye on it. The operating range of the radar is from 2,5 to 0,3 m.

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9. PARKMASTER 234 (average price 3900 rubles)

This parking radar is not cheap compared to competitors. But the price tag is justified. Firstly, a good monitor with a contrasting black and white picture is included here, with the help of which it is easy to understand where the post or fence is hiding. The second feature can be called the customizability of the parking sensors. So, he remembers attachments, for example, a tow bar. There is also a self-diagnosis with a change in the minimum distance of response to obstacles. However, the latter still cannot be less than 30 centimeters.

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10. Leopard PA-20 (average price 1500 rubles)

Behind the feline name is an inexpensive parking sensors system. They are designed for the rear bumper and work at a distance of 2 to 0,3 m. The monitor here is quite ordinary – it shows the distance and which side the obstacle is on. The sound level can be adjusted, and the buzzer turns on at a distance of 1,5 m. Parktronics can be found in three colors – white, silver and black. The last manufacturer recommends taking it to match the color of the car.

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How to choose parking sensors

The parking radar system has been working on cars for several years now. Now the industry is actively developing new technologies that are also included in expensive foreign cars. But ultrasonic parktronics perform their task well. Together with Healthy Food Near Me, he will tell about how to choose the best parking sensors that will help you park without loss. Armen Kopelyan, certified installer of additional equipment.

Scan area

When parking, the driver does not see a few meters forward and backward. If we quickly get used to the hood and the eye accurately determines how much more we can move forward, then there are eternal problems with the trunk. Actually, parking sensors for the most part are put back. There are combined options when the sensors are also hung on the front bumper. Here you have to decide whether you need them or not.

Wired or wireless

Most parking sensors involve wiring from sensors, and from it already to the monitor. It is not easy to put them on, and if you are new to auto electrics, then it is better to contact specialists. There are wireless parking sensors. The signal is transmitted wirelessly over the radio, although the sensors themselves are still connected to the unit by wires. They did not gain much popularity – they suffer from pickups and, as a result, constant disconnections. And this, as you know, with the security system, is a huge minus.

How information is retrieved

All parking sensors squeak. And this is good, because it is often easy to navigate by ear. But modern best parking sensors also have the ability to visually display information. For this, LED panels or even full-fledged screens are used. Although in my opinion, the latter is a bust. It’s easier then to put a normal multimedia system and connect a rear view camera to it. The monitors show the remaining distance and which side the obstacle is on. It is better that the screen is not blind in the sun.

Accuracy and limits

Of course, in 2022, bypass dual-sensor parktronics – they are so blind that they may not even notice a cyclist from behind. The error by manufacturers creeps in at the level of 20 cm. That is why the minimum response limit is set at 30 cm – reinsurance. My advice is not to take parking sensors, which have an upper limit of operation below 2 m. You can simply not have time to slow down at an obstacle. Well, remember that parking sensors are just a parking assistant. For example, only your attention will save the car from an open hatch or a low snowdrift.