Reversing Camera Installation in Nottingham
Camera and mirror monitor fitted: cars £300, vans £350; on your own screen from £500, inc. VAT
12-month fitting guarantee · Cars, vans and motorhomes · 200+ five-star Google reviews
Two ways to see behind you
Choose how you see the picture
A reversing camera (also called a reverse parking camera or rear-view camera) shows you what’s behind the car the moment you select reverse.
Mirror monitor
A Steelmate reversing camera and a rear-view mirror with a screen built in. It works as a normal mirror and shows the camera when you select reverse. Ideal if your car has no screen, and popular on vans and motorhomes.
£300 fitted, inc. VAT · vans £350
On your car's own screen
If your car already has a screen, we can show the camera on it with an interface made for your make and model, so it looks factory-fitted. The price depends on your car: send us your reg and we’ll check what it can take.
From £500 fitted, inc. VAT
All in: the camera, the mirror monitor or screen interface, the wiring and the fitting at our Bulwell workshop, with a 12-month guarantee on our fitting.
Most cars and vans can take one.
Our work
On your vehicle’s own screen
On this VW Crafter the camera sits in the high-level brake light; on a Mercedes A-Class, in the boot handle. Either way the picture comes up on the screen the vehicle already has.
How it works
Fitted in one visit
- Book online, call or WhatsApp. Pick a reversing camera slot online, or send us your reg and tell us whether you’d like a mirror monitor or the picture on your own screen.
- We confirm your price. With a mirror monitor it’s £300 for cars and £350 for vans; on your own screen it’s from £500, all including VAT, and we check what your car can take first.
- Bring your car to Bulwell. Reversing camera installation takes about 2–3 hours; we’ll confirm when you book. We’re at 2-4 Carey Road, NG6 8AT.
- Reverse with confidence. Camera and screen checked before you leave.
Peace of mind
What you're covered for
- Price agreed before we start, so there are no surprises
- 12-month guarantee on our fitting
- 1-year Steelmate warranty on the camera and mirror monitor
- Fitted properly, with the cable run hidden inside the trim
What customers say
Fitting work our customers rate
Professional outfit. Excellent customer service. Fixed a tow bar issue well out of any warranty period with no quibble at no cost.
Andrew S. · Google review
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
We had our towbar electrics sorted out by them. Good job, absolutely no problems. Would definitely go to them again.
Russell H. · Google review, August 2026
From our Google reviews: over 200 customers have given us five stars.
Reversing cameras have become commonplace in a large number of modern vehicles, helping give drivers a clear picture of what is behind them when reverse parking or simply turning around.
Many motorists have come to rely on this technology, and if you have a rear view camera for your car, it’s important that it is kept in good working order.
Reversing Camera Repair In Nottingham, Mansfield & Derby
If, for whatever reason, the car reversing camera has become damaged or stopped working entirely, it’s always worth getting the issue addressed as soon as you can.
This includes providing replacement reversing cameras to vehicles of all types, enhancing your safety when out on the road.
And we can fit it for you as well, guaranteeing you the highest level of service that gives you peace of mind.
If you require a rear car camera for your vehicle, contact Ken’s Autos today to find out more.
From the workshop
Recent work
Choosing a reversing camera
Every vehicle has a blind zone directly behind it that the mirrors cannot cover, and it grows with the size of the vehicle. On a large van or a 4×4 it can extend several metres, which is more than enough to hide a bollard, a low wall or a child. A reversing camera removes that blind zone by showing what is actually behind the vehicle rather than what can be inferred from the mirrors.
There are three common ways of displaying the picture. A mirror monitor replaces or clips over the rear-view mirror and stays blank until reverse is selected. A separate dash-mounted screen sits on or near the dashboard. On some vehicles the picture can be fed into the existing factory infotainment screen, which gives the tidiest result where it is possible.
Cameras themselves vary in ways that matter more than the headline resolution. Look at the field of view, how the camera performs in low light, and whether it is properly sealed against water and road salt — a rear-mounted camera lives a hard life. Guidelines overlaid on the picture help judge distance, and some cameras add an audible parking sensor alert.
A retrofit camera is not a legal requirement on a car or van in the UK, but it is one of the more useful accessories to fit, particularly for anyone who reverses into tight spaces daily or tows regularly.
Common questions
Reversing camera questions
Can a reversing camera be fitted to any vehicle?
Most cars and vans can take one. What varies is how the picture is displayed — some vehicles can use the existing factory screen, and others need a mirror monitor or a separate display.
Do reversing cameras work at night?
Most have some low-light capability, and many use infrared to give a usable picture in the dark. Performance varies between cameras, which is worth considering if you often reverse in unlit places.
Is a reversing camera a legal requirement?
Not for cars and vans in the UK. It is a safety accessory rather than something you can be penalised for going without.
Can I have a camera and parking sensors together?
Yes, and they complement each other — the camera shows you what is there, and the sensors warn you about distance while you are looking elsewhere.
Can the camera show on my car's own screen?
On many cars, yes. We connect the camera to your factory screen with an interface made for your make, model and screen, from £500 fitted, including VAT. Send us your reg and we’ll check what yours can take.
Can you repair or replace a reversing camera that has stopped working?
Yes. If your reversing camera has been damaged or has stopped working, we can supply a replacement and fit it for you. Send us your reg and tell us what’s happened.
What is a mirror monitor?
A replacement rear-view mirror with a screen built in. It works as a normal mirror, and shows the camera picture when you select reverse.
Do you fit reversing cameras to vans and motorhomes?
Yes. On vans and motorhomes the camera is often fitted high on the back, like the blue van in our photos, with a mirror monitor showing the picture.
How much does it cost to have a reversing camera fitted?
A Steelmate reversing camera with a mirror monitor is £300 supplied and fitted for cars and £350 for vans, including VAT. Showing the camera on your car’s own screen is from £500, depending on your make, model and screen. We agree the price before we start.
What warranty comes with a reversing camera?
The Steelmate camera and mirror monitor come with Steelmate’s 1-year warranty, and our fitting carries a 12-month guarantee.
How long does reversing camera fitting take?
Allow about 2–3 hours. It depends on your vehicle and whether the picture goes on a mirror monitor or your own screen, so we’ll confirm when you book.
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Talk to us about it
Book a slot online, give us a ring, or drop in — 2-4 Carey Road, Bulwell, NG6 8AT.