Technical Reversing sensors ?

[biggelmo]

Hi, I'm considering buying a 2012+ Panda 4x4 and have been researching online on eBay & Autotrader but have noticed that the cars with the optional reversing sensors have them fitted in different places.
Some have 4 sensors with 1 above the reverse and fog lamps and 2 in the black bumper panel.
Some have 4 sensors with 1 in the reverse and fog lamp surround and 2 in the black bumper panel
Some only have 2 sensors in the black bumper panel.
Why is this ?
Was this option fitted at the factory or were they fitted at the dealer ?
Any ideas ?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Some were factory but a lot were dealer. Additionally you have aftermarket fittings. I often think they would be useful as I get older and its more difficult to twist and turn, buit as to drilling holes in my Panda for something that appears to fail a bit more often than I would like, thats a NO. I think the rear view cameras are rather a better option these days,

 

[Marcus Daly]

They were factory fitted to my 2020 4x4 as part of the "Safety Pack", which also included the "City Brake" anti-collision system.

Three sensors—one in the middle of the bumper and one at each side above the reverse/fog lights.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Any you see with four or two are aftermarket fitted. The original factory fit was three, as described above.

 

[lambou1d]

As the back of the car is pretty much the rear windscreen, I wouldn't bother with sensors - unless you have mobility issues.

 

[Panda IIs]

As the back of the car is pretty much the rear windscreen, I wouldn't bother with sensors - unless you have mobility issues.

Or imagine you are driving a van and use the mirrors..?

 

[lunchbeers]

Not always foolproof, I fitted a set of OEM retrofit sensors after a painful enounter with this... how is this considered acceptable?!

The space itself was only marginally longer than the Panda... and to make matters worse it was on my birthday too

 

[Mouse1903]

Not always foolproof, I fitted a set of OEM retrofit sensors after a painful enounter with this... how is this considered acceptable?!

The space itself was only marginally longer than the Panda... and to make matters worse it was on my birthday too

This is a perfect example of even if you are very careful there will always be something out there to catch you out.

I'm still discussing with Fiat about £500 compo for them not fitting rear sensors from the factor. I now have my rear view camera so in some ways it should be good enough