Parking sensors detect low objects near the bumper. Because skips have an angled end (with the high bit nearer the car than the low bit) as you reverse toward them, they often won't be detected before the top edge of the skip goes through your back windscreen or hits your boot lid etc).
Reversing cameras can be retrofitted
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Richard
Thanks for your reply, I would agree except that:
1) another cheap ford with reversing sensors performing exactly the same manoeuvre spotted the skip from a mile away.
2) The GLC being a SUV has a lot of blind spots and I have a spinal arthritic condition which means I rely on sensors to tell me where I am.
Mercedes were very aware of my condition as it played a big part in the sales process, it was the primary discussion point.
It was discussed that sensors are needed when I am reversing as I can't turn my neck.
Mercedes failed to explain/warn me their sensors don't always work, I was just told yes reversing sensors will detect objects for you.
3) the impact was on the sensor itself, at some point it should have detected, even if late.
4) the amount of times the sensors falsely go off.
5) the amount of times sensors don't detect objects, even cars.
6) other Mercedes cars I've driven don't have similar issues with sensors, I've been told this is because the sensors on the GLC are different to those used elsewhere in the Mercedes portfolio.
Unfortunately, as I hadn't bought a car in over 12 years, I mistakenly took the word of Mercedes when purchasing the GLC, I have paid dearly for this.
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That is why I and so many others are making so much noise about it :bannana:
