Tight underground car parks
Narrow bays, pillars and steep ramps: with a camera, you park precisely instead of by feel.
See what's behind you
Reversing camera retrofit for stress-free parking
Tight underground car parks, bollards, children playing: with a retrofitted reversing camera, you see what's happening behind your car. We install it specifically for your vehicle – with an HD picture, guide lines and neatly hidden cables.
- HD picture with guide lines
- Switches on in reverse
- Cables neatly hidden
- 2-year warranty
Complete fromCHF 690incl. device, installation & pickup
Reversing camera retrofit: better view, fewer scrapes
Wide rear pillars, small rear windows and headrests limit the view behind many cars. Parking sensors beep, but they don't show you what is in the way. With a reversing camera retrofit – a backup camera, as it's known in North America – the area directly behind your car appears on the display as soon as you reverse, complete with guide lines for distance and direction.
We mount the camera specifically for your car, route every cable out of sight inside the bodywork and test everything before you get your car back. We can collect your car and return it – free of charge in Zurich and Zug, and for a small flat fee within 60 km of Zurich.
When a reversing camera really helps
Bollards and posts
Low obstacles often disappear below the rear window. The camera shows them before they cost you money.
Children and bikes
A child or a bike behind the car is easy to miss in the mirrors. The camera shows the area right behind the rear.
Caravans and trailers
When hitching up, you see the tow ball on screen and can guide it under the coupling without a helper.
Vans and campervans
With no rear window or a tall body, you can barely see behind you. More on campervans and vans.
Parallel parking
Parking on the street gets easier when you can see the distance to the vehicle behind on the display.
What's included
A reversing camera is quick to buy – what matters is how it's installed.
- HD camera with a wide viewing angle, built to cope with the weather
- Guide lines for distance and direction, on some cars even following your steering
- Switches on automatically when you select reverse, then returns to navigation or CarPlay
- Night view: your reversing lights illuminate the scene; how bright and sharp the picture is in the dark depends on the camera model
- Vehicle-specific mounting, in factory look where available
- All cables routed out of sight – no loose wires
- Your parking sensors keep beeping (depending on the car)
- Function test, handover and 2 years' warranty on device and installation
Where the camera goes: mounting options
The right position depends on your car. We'll show you the options during the check.
In the number plate light
The camera sits in a number plate light that replaces the original – discreetly above the plate, which stays properly lit.
As a slim bar above the plate
A narrow camera bar above the number plate is a flexible solution for many models.
In the tailgate handle
For some models, tailgate handles with a built-in camera are available. From the outside, everything looks factory-fitted.
In the third brake light
On vans and campervans, the camera sits high up in the brake light. The raised angle shows more of the area behind the vehicle.
Neat cable routing – no spaghetti
The difference between a good retrofit and an annoying one often comes down to the wiring. We run the camera cable through the existing rubber grommets between tailgate and body, behind the trim panels and along the sills to the display. The reverse signal comes from the reversing light or – depending on the car – via the CAN bus, your car's data network.
We only drill if there's no other way, and only after talking to you; the spot is then properly sealed. We use wired cameras: wireless ones are quicker to fit, but prone to picture drop-outs and lag.
Front camera for steep exits and blind junctions
Pulling out of a steep underground car park or a narrow driveway, and the bonnet hides exactly what you need to see? A front camera in the grille uses its wide viewing angle to show cross traffic, cyclists and pedestrians before you edge forward.
The front camera costs CHF 249 including installation when ordered with a package. You switch it on with a tap on the display; depending on the system, it can also come on automatically for a few seconds after reversing. It's handy for parking nose-first against a wall, too.
Camera and display: the right combination
A camera needs a display to show its picture. That's why it makes most sense together with a new touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – the Premium package already includes an HD reversing camera.
Already have a factory camera?
If your car has a factory reversing camera, we can keep it in most cases when you switch to a new display. Some cars need an adapter for this; any extra cost is clearly stated in the quote.
Got a factory screen?
For cars with a factory screen, such as many BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz models, we check whether a camera can be shown on the original display via an interface. Find your model under vehicles.
Prices for cameras and other add-ons
Reversing camera CHF 249, front camera CHF 249 – each including installation when ordered with a package. The Premium package already includes the reversing camera.
HD reversing camera
With guide lines — switches to the display automatically in reverse gear.
Included in Premium
+ CHF 249
Front camera
For tight garage exits, steep ramps and blind junctions.
+ CHF 249
DAB+ digital radio
Receiver and windscreen antenna — noise-free sound and more stations.
Included in Comfort and Premium
+ CHF 149
Front speaker upgrade
Quality speakers for the front doors — noticeably clearer sound.
from CHF 290
Wireless charging pad
Put your phone down and it charges — ideal with wireless CarPlay.
from CHF 129
USB-C fast-charging socket
Neatly installed instead of an adapter in the cigarette lighter.
+ CHF 79
Other services
Pickup outside Zurich and Zug
Within 60 km of Zurich we collect your car for a flat fee — it is shown in your quote.
from CHF 49
DAB+ without a new display
DAB+ adapter for your existing radio, incl. antenna and installation.
from CHF 249
Re-installing the original radio
For example before selling the car or returning a lease.
+ CHF 149
Related topics
CarPlay retrofit
Wireless Apple CarPlay for your iPhone — on a large touchscreen.
Learn moreCampervans & vans
Big screen, navigation and camera for campervans, motorhomes and vans.
Learn morePrices & packages
Transparent packages from CHF 690 — installation and pickup included.
Learn moreHow it works
From request to return: your upgrade in six simple steps.
Learn moreReversing cameras: frequently asked questions
How much does a reversing camera retrofit cost?
With one of our packages, a reversing camera costs CHF 249 including installation, and a front camera CHF 249. The Premium package (from CHF 1,190) already includes an HD reversing camera. For cars with a factory screen, we state the price in your quote after the check.
Can I add just a camera, without a new display?
A camera always needs a screen. In cars with a basic radio, a new display is therefore required – and it brings CarPlay, Android Auto and navigation with it. If your car has a factory screen, we check whether the camera can be integrated via an interface.
How good is the picture at night and in the rain?
At night, your reversing lights illuminate the area behind the car; how bright and noise-free the picture is depends on the camera model. In rain, snow and road salt, wiping the lens with a soft cloth now and then helps.
Do you need to drill holes?
Often not, because we use existing openings and cable grommets. If a hole is needed, we discuss it with you beforehand and seal it properly.
Will my parking sensors keep working?
As a rule, yes – they keep beeping as before. On many Volkswagen Group cars, the visual parking display can also appear on the new screen; we check this beforehand.
How long does installation take?
We usually fit the camera together with the display, which typically takes 2 to 4 hours. With our pickup service, you'll normally have your car back the same day. More on how it works.
Get a reversing camera for your car
Tell us your make, model and year, ideally with a photo of the rear and the radio. You'll receive a fixed-price quote within 24 hours (working days).