Need aftermarket backup camera installed on Audi A3
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Anonymous
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Good, reputable place in northern VA?
Recommendations please. |
Anonymous
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Not from NOVA, so I don’t know the local independent shops.
I do know that Best Buy can and does do this kind of work. |
Anonymous
| You can do this yourself. It’s very easy. |
Anonymous
It depends on the car and the camera. Running the wire to the headunit can be a giant pain in the ass. |
Anonymous
| I used Best Buy for my 06 Camry - easy peasy. |
Anonymous
| Yes. A3 already has a Nav screen. Just need a backup camera and parking sensors. |
Anonymous
Oooh. And you were happy with the outcome? The only reason I’m thinking of replacing my 2010 Camry is that I want a backup cam... |
Anonymous
Yep, it was a piece of cake. Granted, I was able to go in-store at the time, but you just tell them the year, make, and model of your car, and their computer spits out the options. For me, I had a CarPlay video screen installed, along with the backup camera. The equipment cost around $400, and the install was free because I had an annual Best Buy service plan. It has added years to my car. |
Anonymous
| Why not just trade in your current A3 for a new one? |
Anonymous
Well maybe Op doesn’t want a new car payment. It’s not like buying a pair of jeans. |
Anonymous
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OP here.
We bought the A3 used. Great deal. Figured we would add backup camera and sensors after market. A used A3 with this type of package is $2k more. |
Anonymous
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Ask here:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/ |
Anonymous
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We're no longer in the DC area, so I can't recommend an installer, but we got a backup camera added to my 2013 A5 convertible. It connects to the existing display screen and I'm very pleased with the image quality.
And, for snarky pp, I don't want a new car. Mine is a low-mileage creampuff and the A5 cabriolet body style is going to be a classic (someone offers to buy it every time we take it in for service). |