{"id":64011,"date":"2023-09-17T11:18:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T10:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=64011"},"modified":"2023-09-17T11:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T10:18:50","slug":"how-can-i-add-a-backup-camera-to-my-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-can-i-add-a-backup-camera-to-my-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Add a Backup Camera to My Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Backup, or rearview, cameras have been widely popular over the past decade due to their widespread use in new cars as well as the added layer of safety they provide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, having a backup camera in your car doesn\u2019t mean that you can completely forgo looking over your shoulder to ensure that the coast is clear, but it can save other people and your car from disaster in the event that something is directly behind it when you\u2019re backing up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if your car doesn\u2019t have a backup camera and you want to add one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spare-backup-cameras-are-many-amp-affordable\"><strong>Spare Backup Cameras are Many &amp; Affordable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car, truck, or SUV currently has an infotainment screen in the dashboard, you\u2019re in luck, as most backup camera retrofit kits on the market can connect to the existing screen and provide a clean install.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your car doesn\u2019t have a touchscreen from the factory, then you can opt for a market rearview camera kit that comes with a screen or a mirror modification. It\u2019s important to note that it can be pricey depending on whether or not your car has a touchscreen infotainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buying-backup-cameras-with-separate-screens\"><strong>Buying Backup Cameras with Separate Screens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do end up shopping for a market backup camera, then you\u2019ll run into a few different options for your car. One of the more popular options that comes up is the backup camera system with an included monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This system requires you to install the camera above your rear license plate, either via the existing screws or by drilling a hole, and then running the power wires through the car and connecting them to a separate screen that you can mount wherever you want (typically on the dashboard).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a pretty simple setup, but it\u2019s clunky in its design as it requires you to have a separate screen to look at and have on your dashboard at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buying-backup-cameras-with-mirror-screens\"><strong>Buying Backup Cameras with Mirror Screens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another backup camera system that you\u2019re likely to find is one with a mirror screen or a screen that displays inside of a mirror. 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