New parking sensor range helps fleets increase safety
Recent statistics show reversing manoeuvres to be a major cause of motoring accidents in the UK. This news comes at a time when Cobra UK is launching a fresh new product to the automotive industry. The new Park Master A0300 parking sensor range is Cobra’s latest innovation, offering OE production line quality and finish with the added benefit of providing a totally flush mount.
Cobra’snew A0358 4 Eye Rear, A0359 2 Eye Rear, and the A0356 4 Eye Front parking sensors provide a flush finish and are suitable for most cars, motorhomes and commercial vehicles.
Statistics from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) suggest that around 17% of all road accidents involve reversing. Data from the Health and Safety Executive shows that nearly 25% of all deaths involving vehicles at work in the UK occur as a result of some form of reversing manoeuvre. Insurance claims research from the University of Huddersfield also supports this evidence, revealing that as many as one third of all reported freight transport collisions occur when a vehicle is reversing.
“Commercial vehicle drivers are constantly under pressure to reverse in difficult operating conditions, and Cobra’s Park Master range has been expertly designed to protect both drivers and pedestrians, while also safeguarding vehicles from costly damage and vehicle down time,” says Andrew Smith, Managing Director, Cobra UK.
“The new Cobra Park Master range is well placed to take advantage of this growing demand to make vehicles and their drivers safer, while also helping commercial vehicle fleet operators meet their Duty of Care obligations, and protect their vehicle and future insurance premiums.”
Cobra’s new flush mounted parking sensor range can be painted to match the colour of the vehicle, giving a factory style finish, and can be fitted to the front and/or rear bumpers. While additional setting adjustments can be made to accommodate a towbar or rear mounted spare wheel, the system can also be used in conjunction with Cobra’s rear view cameras and mirrors, providing acoustic distance signals in addition to the visual aid.
Cobra has been supplying parking sensors globally for production line fit to a raft of vehicle manufacturers for many years. The company also develops bespoke solutions such as sensors specifically designed to fit the unusual shape bumper of the recently launched Volkswagen Amarok Highline lifestyle pickup. The vehicle comes complete with a Park Master (non-flush mount) parking system as standard.
Like all Cobra products the Park Master range boasts a comprehensive warranty and a technical support service, to help dealers achieve the best quality fit for their customers.
For more information, visit cobravehiclesecurity.co.uk.
