Industry News from Yes Insurance
18 July 2006 Self-parking car removes human error
A new innovation in car technology could help reduce the number of claims drivers make to their car insurance provider.
BMW has designed a system that will allow motorists to park their cars in tight spots that they may otherwise have not felt confident attempting.
The remote control self-park system allows drivers to leave their vehicle and watch as the car parks itself.
Using a series of cameras the system works out how far the car is from stationary objects and is able to fit into gaps that mere mortal drivers would usually struggle with.
The innovation could mean motorists will make less car insurance claims as accidents while attempting to park are commonplace.
As the system is remote controlled, drivers can use it to get their car out of tight spots as well, again reducing the chances of an accident.
It will also bring a number of unused garages, which are big enough for a car but do not allow room to open the door, back into use.
BMW has demonstrated the system at its headquarters in Munich and predicts it will be fitted in cars within the next three years.
© Adfero Ltd
BMW has designed a system that will allow motorists to park their cars in tight spots that they may otherwise have not felt confident attempting.
The remote control self-park system allows drivers to leave their vehicle and watch as the car parks itself.
Using a series of cameras the system works out how far the car is from stationary objects and is able to fit into gaps that mere mortal drivers would usually struggle with.
The innovation could mean motorists will make less car insurance claims as accidents while attempting to park are commonplace.
As the system is remote controlled, drivers can use it to get their car out of tight spots as well, again reducing the chances of an accident.
It will also bring a number of unused garages, which are big enough for a car but do not allow room to open the door, back into use.
BMW has demonstrated the system at its headquarters in Munich and predicts it will be fitted in cars within the next three years.
© Adfero Ltd
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