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DIY XC60 Front Parking Sensors

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Old Mar 24th, 2014, 09:40   #11
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Must be me then, I find front sensors really useful.
Paradoxically, I use them most when I'm reversing!
Our local supermarket has small parking spaces and not much distance between lines of cars. When I'm backing out of a space, avoiding abandoned trolleys and old dears too busy talking to watch where they're going, whilst having to turn sharply at the same time, I'm always worried I'm going to clout the car next door with the front corner of mine.
For me, 20 quid was worth it for peace of mind.
Russ
I agree with this. I have specced front sensors on my next car. Not a big deal but it will help to avoid scrapes in car parks, get me in tighter against walls/spaces etc. Not essential, but useful. Sort of sums up what an extra should be really.
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