Thankfully it was covered under warranty, but the camera itself was several hundred dollars and the labor was about the same. With the stock backup camera having failed in my wife’s car a couple years back, I quickly learned how costly they can be to replace.
With the warranty having recently expired, the new Garmin backup camera would be a quick and easy replacement solution if the one in my vehicle goes out anytime soon. It was the highest trim offered so it came with a backup camera installed. According to Garmin, orders placed today will be processed within the next 1-3 business days. There is no Amazon listing yet, but we anticipate that one will appear in short order. The new Garmin BC 40 backup camera is priced at $149.99, and can be ordered directly from Garmin. This battery-powered backup camera uses 2 lithium AA batteries (sold separately). Attach the license plate mount to your vehicle and snap the camera into place. BC 40 installs quickly and easilyno drilling or wiring.
GARMIN BACKUP CAMERA SALES DRIVERS
“After a simple setup, drivers will have immediate access to a rugged camera that withstands harsh road conditions, while also offering a crystal clear backup view.” Pricing and availability Simply pair a BC 40 wireless backup camera to your compatible Wi-Fi enabled Garmin navigator. “Thanks to the BC 40, drivers finally have a quick and easy way to seamlessly blend a wireless backup camera to the back of a vehicle without having to rely on professional installation services,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin worldwide vice president of consumer sales. Garmin particularly calls out the DriveSmart 55 and 65 initially, but the page it currently links to for all of its supported units is down at the moment.
GARMIN BACKUP CAMERA SALES INSTALL
Unlike many of the existing aftermarket backup camera’s, Garmin dodges the need to install a dedicated monitor by making it work with some of its GPS devices. A single charge will last up to three months. In Garmin’s case, it’s two AAs, keeping maintenance straight-forward and simple. Similar to Nonda’s ZUS, the new Garmin backup camera simply attaches to the top of a license plate and runs on replaceable batteries. Moreover, they can connect to your Garmin automotive GPS navigation system wirelessly, so theres no worrying about wires and clutter. They act both as a window to the rear and as a guide that helps you park. Given the fact that the old model required users to run some wires and the new one doesn’t, it’s a bummer that Garmin simply incremented the model number to BC 40 and moved on. Garmin backup cameras are a must-add-on feature in any of your vehicles. The new Garmin backup camera is a follow-up to its predecessor, the BC 30.
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