How do reversing cameras work?

Fitting into tight spaces or parallel parking can be tough, but you can make life easier with a reversing camera.

Instead of relying on your mirrors, or even worse turning your head to look out of the rear window as you back up, a reversing camera captures video footage of the space behind your vehicle, before transmitting a live video feed.

With a variety of options, the camera can either replace your reverse light or boot handle or be attached via a number plate bracket.

The live feed can then be displayed on an additional screen on your dash or rearview mirror or can link directly to your car's existing or new stereo screen.

All of our reversing cameras help drivers to avoid obstacles that are behind them, sometimes even providing virtual lines that act as guides for the rear wheels.

Reversing cams are powered by a connection straight into your car's fuse box, with wires hidden inside your car's bodywork and panels. The display inside the vehicle is triggered when the car is put into reverse and remains switched off when travelling forwards.

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