Parking Sensor Installation In Nottingham, Mansfield & Derby

Parking Sensors Fitted in Nottingham

Flush-fit and colour-matched, fitted: rear £300, front £400, front and rear £650, inc. VAT

12-month fitting guarantee · 5-year sensor warranty · 200+ five-star Google reviews

Supplied & fitted

Parking sensors, supplied and fitted

We fit Steelmate’s flush-fit OE sensors, colour-matched to your car, so they sit flush with the bumper and look factory-fitted. The speaker sounds like the original, and the beeps get faster as you get closer.

Rear parking sensors

Reverse parking sensors: four in the rear bumper, coming on when you select reverse.

£300 fitted, inc. VAT

Front parking sensors

Four sensors in the front bumper. On most cars a Canbus module switches them on by themselves below 6 mph; on others, a switch inside the car.

£400 fitted, inc. VAT

Front and rear

Eight sensors, front and back, with the Canbus module for the front.

£650 fitted, inc. VAT

All in: the sensor kit, colour matching and the fitting at our Bulwell workshop, with a 12-month guarantee on our fitting.

These prices cover most cars. If yours needs extra work, we’ll tell you the price before we start.

  • Flush-fit 58K sensor heads, which Steelmate says are more accurate than older 40K sensors
  • Speaker with adjustable volume and tone
  • Detects obstacles from 0.3 m to 1.5 m at the rear, and 0.3 m to 1.0 m at the front
  • Can be set to ignore a towbar or spare wheel
  • 5-year Steelmate warranty
A Steelmate flush-fit parking sensor colour-matched to a white bumper

Colour matched

Sensors in your car's colour

Every set we fit is colour-matched to your car and sits flush with the bumper, so the sensors blend in like factory-fitted ones.

  • Flush with the bumper, with no raised edge
  • Matched to your car’s colour, included in the price
  • Placed where factory sensors would sit

Tell us your car and its colour when you book.

Front and rear parking sensors fitted to a 2022 Mini
2022 Mini: front and rear sensors

Our work

Front and rear sensors on a 2022 Mini

Flush-fit and colour-matched, with the Canbus module, so the front sensors switch on by themselves when you slow down.

How it works

Fitted in one visit

  1. Book online, call or WhatsApp. Pick a parking sensor slot online, or tell us your car and whether you want front, rear or both.
  2. We confirm your price. Rear £300, front £400, front and rear £650, including VAT and colour matching. If your car needs extra work, we’ll tell you before we start.
  3. Bring your car to Bulwell. Parking sensor installation takes about 2–3 hours; we’ll confirm when you book. We’re at 2-4 Carey Road, NG6 8AT.
  4. Park with confidence. Sensors checked before you leave.

Peace of mind

What you're covered for

  • 5-year Steelmate warranty on the sensor kit
  • 12-month guarantee on our fitting
  • Price agreed before we start, so there are no surprises
  • Sensors placed where factory ones would sit on your bumper

What customers say

Fitting work our customers rate

Fitted rear sensors on my daughter’s 2008 VW Polo. Looks great, just like factory finish. Did the job within the time stated. Highly recommend.

Kanwal B. · Google review, August 2026

Did a lovely job with my standard tow bar and tow ball and twin electrics… I was worried that it might interfere with the reversing sensors, but they hid the electrics well, and the sensors are not aware there is a tow bar fitted, much to my relief. A job well done.

Anthony T. · Google review

Very friendly, I had parking sensors installed. Job 👍 Will recommend to everyone.

Kiran A. · Google review

From our Google reviews: over 200 customers have given us five stars.

Steelmate flush-fit parking sensors colour-matched to a silver bumper

At Ken’s Autos, we’re specialists in all kinds of car parts and auto spares – including parking sensors. If you want your new parking sensors fitted, our team will tailor the service specifically to your vehicle, including parking sensors in colours that match your vehicle, and fit them to your car so you can drive away safely in the knowledge that everything is working as it should be.

Parking Sensor Repair & Replacement

These days, almost all cars come with some kind of parking sensor in place. Many drivers now rely on these sensors, so if they become damaged or faulty it’s important they’re repaired or replaced as soon as possible. If you need a parking sensor kit or any kind of parts to fix or enhance your parking sensors, working throughout Nottingham, Mansfield and Derby, contact Ken’s Autos today.

From the workshop

Recent work

Common questions

Frequently asked

Which are the best aftermarket reverse sensors?

There are two designs of reversing sensors available. Firstly, there is the less expensive but more common mushroom design sensor where there is a slight protruding edge which sits proud of the bumper surface when mounted. The other is the OEM style sensors which are flush fitting and match the look of factory fitted, original sensors.

We fit the OEM style: Steelmate’s flush-fit PTS400EX (DP) OE, colour-matched to your car, with a 5-year Steelmate warranty.

Will the sensors match the colour of my car?

Yes. Every set we fit is colour-matched to your car’s bodywork, and the colour matching is included in the price.

How many sensors will there be?

Four at each end: four at the rear, four at the front, or eight if you have both.

Where will the parking sensors be positioned?

The sensors will usually fit to the same position as they would be if the car had parking sensors from new.

Do you fit front parking sensors?

Ken’s Autos can fit front parking sensors to most vehicles. Many vehicles can now be fitted with a special Canbus box which allows the sensors to come on and off automatically. If Canbus is not an option, the front sensors will be activated by a special switch which has to be fitted inside the car; when you want front sensors to assist in parking just flick the switch and feel the beeps.

How do automatic front parking sensors work?

A special box is wired into the vehicle’s Canbus circuit (Canbus is the name of the circuit that communicates to the vehicle’s computer or ECU). When the car speed is lower than 6mph and there is an obstruction in front, the sensors will automatically start to beep (shorter intervals as obstacles get closer). When the speed exceeds 6mph the sensors will not be active.

How much does it cost to have parking sensors fitted?

Rear parking sensors are £300, front £400, and front and rear £650, supplied, colour-matched and fitted, including VAT. The front prices include the Canbus module that switches the front sensors on by themselves. We confirm the price before we start.

What warranty do the parking sensors have?

Steelmate includes a 5-year warranty with the kit. Our fitting carries a 12-month guarantee.

How far away do parking sensors detect obstacles?

Steelmate gives 0.3 m to 1.5 m at the rear, and 0.3 m to 1.0 m at the front.

How long does parking sensor fitting take?

Allow about 2–3 hours. It depends on your car and whether you’re having front, rear or both, so we’ll confirm when you book.

Do you have to drill my bumper?

Yes, a small 16 mm hole for each sensor, placed where factory sensors would sit. The flush-fit sensor fills the hole and, colour-matched, looks factory-fitted.

Ken’s Auto Spares · Bulwell

Talk to us about it

Book a slot online, give us a ring, or drop in — 2-4 Carey Road, Bulwell, NG6 8AT.