{"id":117852,"date":"2024-09-01T08:59:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T15:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=117852"},"modified":"2024-10-23T23:46:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T06:46:38","slug":"your-vehicle-needs-these-parking-assistance-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/your-vehicle-needs-these-parking-assistance-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Vehicle Needs These Parking Assistance Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117852_fc92c7-d7 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-2083d4  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-046fa8\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117852_dd47b6-f3\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While there are general guidelines as to how you should park your vehicle, the task can be quite complicated for some drivers when factoring in vehicle specs like length and width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park assist cameras are an integral part of vehicles&rsquo; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs). These cameras have been mandatory in the US since 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dash cams, parking aids, and parking assist sensors are also popular parking assistance devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>For newbie drivers, parking can be one of the trickiest skills to master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are general guidelines as to how you should park your vehicle, the task can be quite complicated for some drivers when factoring in vehicle specs like length and width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from those, you have to be extremely careful not to graze the panels of nearby vehicles when squeezing into a parking spot. Otherwise, you&rsquo;ll be paying a lot more than a parking ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that automotive manufacturers recognize this struggle, which is why they came up with dozens of parking assistance devices to help drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-Have Parking Assistance Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some parking assistance devices you might want to install to make parking your vehicle quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Assist Sensor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-assist-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"parking assist sensor\">parking assist sensor<\/a> is typically mounted to a vehicle&rsquo;s rear bumper. It comes with a transmitter attached to the rear and a receiver mounted near the dashboard to detect the distance between your vehicle and a nearby object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most parking sensors emit an audible beeping noise to warn you of nearby obstacles, but some can also display an image whenever you&rsquo;re backing up to a parking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking sensors are beneficial for those who have trouble relying on their side and rear view mirrors when parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range: <\/strong>$10-$40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-assist-sensor?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Assist_Sensor&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Vemo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/z8yv70720233_1\" alt=\"Vemo Parking Assist Sensors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Vemo Parking Assist Sensors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/z8yv70720233_1\" alt=\"Vemo Parking Assist Sensors\">    <strong>Vemo Parking Assist Sensors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-assist-sensor?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Assist_Sensor&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rc54130001_1\" alt=\"Replacement Parking Assist Sensors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Replacement Parking Assist Sensors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rc54130001_1\" alt=\"Replacement Parking Assist Sensors\">    <strong>Replacement Parking Assist Sensors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-assist-sensor?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Assist_Sensor&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb684019_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Assist Sensors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Parking Assist Sensors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb684019_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Assist Sensors\">    <strong>Dorman Parking Assist Sensors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking lights are those that turn on before the headlights. These might not seem important when you&rsquo;re parking in broad daylight, but they make all the difference when you&rsquo;re parked in a poorly lit area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When turned on, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"parking lights\">parking lights<\/a> help other drivers see your vehicle, reducing the risk of getting scratched or dented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are generally three types of parking light configurations, including amber indicator-based, white, and headlight-mounted ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber indicator-based parking lights are the most common ones you&rsquo;ll see in the US. These lights illuminate a steady orange glow in the front and rear lighting assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range: <\/strong>$10-$40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/12-5103-01_1\" alt=\"Replacement Parking Lights\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Replacement Parking Lights&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/12-5103-01_1\" alt=\"Replacement Parking Lights\">    <strong>Replacement Parking Lights<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb1630770_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Lights\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Parking Lights&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb1630770_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Lights\">    <strong>Dorman Parking Lights<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-light?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Light&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=ReplaceXL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/r-12-1489-01_1\" alt=\"ReplaceXL Parking Lights\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;ReplaceXL Parking Lights&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/r-12-1489-01_1\" alt=\"ReplaceXL Parking Lights\">    <strong>ReplaceXL Parking Lights<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park Assist Camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/park-assist-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Park assist cameras\">Park assist cameras<\/a> are an integral part of vehicles&rsquo; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADASs). These cameras have been mandatory in the US since 2019, providing drivers with a clear visual when backing into parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Park assist cameras are typically placed near the rear license plate as the area is usually a blind spot for drivers when parking in reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For older vehicles that don&rsquo;t have a backup camera, affordable alternatives include hooking up a monitor that goes onto the dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range:<\/strong> $100-$250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/park-assist-camera?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Park_Assist_Camera&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb590469_1\" alt=\"Dorman Park Assist Cameras\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Park Assist Cameras&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb590469_1\" alt=\"Dorman Park Assist Cameras\">    <strong>Dorman Park Assist Cameras<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/park-assist-camera?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Park_Assist_Camera&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/sipac109_1\" alt=\"Standard Park Assist Cameras\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Standard Park Assist Cameras&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/sipac109_1\" alt=\"Standard Park Assist Cameras\">    <strong>Standard Park Assist Cameras<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/park-assist-camera?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Park_Assist_Camera&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Vemo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/z8yv51740052_1\" alt=\"Vemo Park Assist Cameras\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Vemo Park Assist Cameras&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/z8yv51740052_1\" alt=\"Vemo Park Assist Cameras\">    <strong>Vemo Park Assist Cameras<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mirror<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The side <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mirror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mirror\">mirror<\/a> is one of the most basic parking assistance devices out there. For some drivers, a pair of side mirrors is the only thing they need to safely back into a parking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side mirror lets you do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the status of adjacent vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your rear when switching lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your vehicle&rsquo;s distance from other objects and walls when parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the boundary line when entering the garage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that side mirrors must be placed at the right angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the driver&rsquo;s side mirror, the ground should be visible at about one-third of the time, while the passenger side mirror should show the car body about one-quarter to one-fifth of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range:<\/strong> $50-$100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Kool_Vue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/dg84el_1\" alt=\"Kool Vue Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Kool Vue Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/dg84el_1\" alt=\"Kool Vue Mirrors\">    <strong>Kool Vue Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/sipac109_1\" alt=\"Dorman Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/sipac109_1\" alt=\"Dorman Mirrors\">    <strong>Dorman Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=JC_Whitney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/jac22er-s_1\" alt=\"JC Whitney Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;JC Whitney Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/jac22er-s_1\" alt=\"JC Whitney Mirrors\">    <strong>JC Whitney Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rear View Mirror<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to side mirrors, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rear view mirror\">rear view mirror<\/a> is another classic yet effective parking assistance device. It shares the same functions as side mirrors, but the former is more capable of giving the driver a clearer view of the vehicle&rsquo;s rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range: <\/strong>$15-$50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=AC_Delco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac15125007_1\" alt=\"AC Delco Rear View Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;AC Delco Rear View Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ac15125007_1\" alt=\"AC Delco Rear View Mirrors\">    <strong>AC Delco Rear View Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Kool_Vue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ty17_1\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Kool Vue Rear View Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/ty17_1\" alt=\"Kool Vue Rear View Mirrors\">    <strong>Kool Vue Rear View Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/rear-view-mirror?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Rear_View_Mirror&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Crown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/j8993023_1\" alt=\"Crown Rear View Mirrors\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Crown Rear View Mirrors&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/j8993023_1\" alt=\"Crown Rear View Mirrors\">    <strong>Crown Rear View Mirrors<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"parking aid\">parking aid<\/a> works basically the same way as a parking assist sensor and other related proximity sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical parking aid uses the time difference between two signals to calculate the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle that can be as far as 2.5 meters away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking aid configurations can vary, depending on the manufacturer. Some parking aids use an audible alarm, while others combine the alarm with a visual warning signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Price Range: <\/strong>$100-$250<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-article-productlink\">    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-aid?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Aid&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Dorman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb590080_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Aids\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Dorman Parking Aids&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rb590080_1\" alt=\"Dorman Parking Aids\">    <strong>Dorman Parking Aids<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-aid?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Aid&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Valeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/vle890004_1\" alt=\"Valeo Parking Aids\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Valeo Parking Aids&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/vle890004_1\" alt=\"Valeo Parking Aids\">    <strong>Valeo Parking Aids<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/parking-aid?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Parking_Aid&amp;refinements%5Bbrand%5D=Race_Ramps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rrarrps2_1\" alt=\"Race Ramps Parking Aids\"&gt;    &lt;strong&gt;Race Ramps Parking Aids&lt;\/strong&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_300,w_300,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rrarrps2_1\" alt=\"Race Ramps Parking Aids\">    <strong>Race Ramps Parking Aids<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content --><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dash Camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dash camera might not be designed exactly for parking purposes, but it can still get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically mounted to the dashboard, the dash cam is essentially a silent witness that records anything and everything that happens when you&rsquo;re out on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/dash-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dash cam\">dash cam<\/a> doesn&rsquo;t necessarily have to be turned off when you&rsquo;re out of your car, making the camera a great addition to your daily driver&rsquo;s accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you don&rsquo;t need a dash cam, you might want to think again. 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