Rear parking sensors cost?

ethos · 09-06-2007, 09:36

Bought an octavia vRS (mk1) last week and was wondering how much rear parking sensors would be to have installed?

I'd prefer to go to Skoda but i'm guessing they'll charge a lot for this?

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

**VRStu** · 09-06-2007, 09:44

THe OEM ones are a nice job. You can buy the kits from eBay, search for a user called hootiemcboob or similar.

ethos · 09-06-2007, 09:53

Hmm, couldn't see any on ebay at all.

What sort of cost are we talking? I don't know if I would trust myself fitting them!

**VRStu** · 09-06-2007, 10:06

This is your man -

eBay.co.uk: SKODA FABIA PARKING SENSORS REVERSE REVERSING SENSOR (item 120126926468 end time 09-Jun-07 21:43:39 BST)

Message him and mention me he'll sort you out.

ethos · 09-06-2007, 11:15

Wicked, nice one buddy. Appreciate it!

soviet · 09-06-2007, 11:40

Not sure if you mean ones for your particular car? i.e. Skoda part.
I purchased a kit on special offer reduced from £15 to £10 from Maplin Electronics, and it took me just under an hour to fit it.

Works very well too.

gillywibble · 09-06-2007, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by soviet

Not sure if you mean ones for your particular car? i.e. Skoda part.
I purchased a kit on special offer reduced from £15 to £10 from Maplin Electronics, and it took me just under an hour to fit it.

Works very well too.

Which one was that? I've found this one for £19.99 - Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Kit

soviet · 09-06-2007, 12:17

Hi

It Was just after Xmas so they may no longer stock it, but the manufacturer is called Cosmic and the sensors aren't on a single PCB like the one in your photograph, they are fitted individually.
Manufactured in the Netherlands, as I still have the package that it came in.

They were in a discount basket in store, with a reduced to £10 from £15 sticker on them.

Soviet(bring back the Gulags)

gav_vrs · 09-06-2007, 13:43

got mine of ebay for £20 easy to fit and if you install them in the black strip no need to colour code them3

ethos · 09-06-2007, 16:54

How are they installed? Would I have to drills holes and run cables etc.. because I'm rubbish at that!!

**VRStu** · 09-06-2007, 20:54

Yes you need to drill holes and run cables.

nbr_uk · 09-06-2007, 21:01

They look pretty standard Gav_VRS - nice job. I've heard that you have to use a conical drill bit to fit them - wa this the case with your kit or will a standard one do? Anyone know how much replacement trim will cost if I make a mess of it?

Dilbert · 09-06-2007, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by gav_vrs

got mine of ebay for £20 easy to fit and if you install them in the black strip no need to colour code them3

Is this what you bought? eBay.ie: Parking Reversing Sensor 4 Sensors Audio Buzzer Alarm (item 320122434005 end time 09-Jun-07 23:13:03 BST)

09-06-2007, 09:36	#1
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 63 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Rear parking sensors cost? Bought an octavia vRS (mk1) last week and was wondering how much rear parking sensors would be to have installed? I'd prefer to go to Skoda but i'm guessing they'll charge a lot for this? Any recommendations? Thanks.

09-06-2007, 09:44	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,541 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? THe OEM ones are a nice job. You can buy the kits from eBay, search for a user called hootiemcboob or similar. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-06-2007, 09:53	#3
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 63 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? Hmm, couldn't see any on ebay at all. What sort of cost are we talking? I don't know if I would trust myself fitting them!

09-06-2007, 10:06	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,541 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? This is your man - eBay.co.uk: SKODA FABIA PARKING SENSORS REVERSE REVERSING SENSOR (item 120126926468 end time 09-Jun-07 21:43:39 BST) Message him and mention me he'll sort you out. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-06-2007, 11:15	#5
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 63 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? Wicked, nice one buddy. Appreciate it!

09-06-2007, 11:40	#6
soviet Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 833 Thanks: 49 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? Not sure if you mean ones for your particular car? i.e. Skoda part. I purchased a kit on special offer reduced from £15 to £10 from Maplin Electronics, and it took me just under an hour to fit it. Works very well too.

09-06-2007, 12:17	#8
soviet Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 833 Thanks: 49 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? Hi It Was just after Xmas so they may no longer stock it, but the manufacturer is called Cosmic and the sensors aren't on a single PCB like the one in your photograph, they are fitted individually. Manufactured in the Netherlands, as I still have the package that it came in. They were in a discount basket in store, with a reduced to £10 from £15 sticker on them. Soviet(bring back the Gulags)

09-06-2007, 13:43	#9
gav_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: todmorden Posts: 151 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? got mine of ebay for £20 easy to fit and if you install them in the black strip no need to colour code them3

09-06-2007, 16:54	#10
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 63 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? How are they installed? Would I have to drills holes and run cables etc.. because I'm rubbish at that!!

09-06-2007, 20:54	#11
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,541 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? Yes you need to drill holes and run cables. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-06-2007, 21:01	#12
nbr_uk Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 300 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Rear parking sensors cost? They look pretty standard Gav_VRS - nice job. I've heard that you have to use a conical drill bit to fit them - wa this the case with your kit or will a standard one do? Anyone know how much replacement trim will cost if I make a mess of it?

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