How to add a backup camera to your car - ConsumerReports.org
Rearview, or backup, cameras have become increasingly common on new cars, adding a measure of safety and convenience when reversing. Mounting evidence shows that rearview cameras help avoid accidents that involve backing into an object or—worse—a child invisible from the driver’s seat. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if all cars had rearview cameras, about 60 lives a year could be saved in the U. S. We consider a rearview camera a must have, especially for an SUV, pickup truck, or any other... But beyond the life-saving potential, a rear camera is a welcomed convenience that you would appreciate every day, as you back out of or into parking spots. These screens can often be used with camera retrofit kits, enabling a very tidy installation. The kits contain the lens, a camera module for the screen and all necessary wiring and connectors. Typically, installing a proper rear camera demands some advanced do-it-yourself skills and will take about three hours due to the careful removal of the rear hatch lining and other trim running all the way to the dashboard. Unfortunately, franchised car dealers are reluctant to install these aftermarket retrofits, and we’ve found nationwide chains like. Source: www.consumerreports.org
