Park-Zone 120-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500

by Accutire

Product Features

• Remote precision-parking device; runs on AC power or batteries
• Ultrasonic sensing mechanism alerts you when you're too close to garage wall
• Silver plastic housing
• Includes 2-piece sensor and AC adaptor; 4 AA batteries not included
• 2.2 pounds; 5-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [874kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AXI7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: PZ-1500
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,292 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Park-Zone is an innovative precision-parking device for the home that's easy to use and even easier to install. After a simple one-time setup, the Park-Zone uses its ultrasonic sensing mechanism to measure the distance from your car to the garage wall as you park. When you pull into the garage, you see the green light illuminate, then midway it changes to yellow, and when the light turns red you're right where you want to be. In our book, this beats a tennis ball hanging on a string because it's a lot easier to set up, it's much more precise, and, unlike the tennis ball, it looks good in a garage. Anyone who parks in a small or crowded garage will appreciate the accuracy this gadget offers. The Park-Zone operates on AC power or on batteries that last an entire year. Stop bumping the back wall and get into the Park-Zone. --Brian Trinen

Product Description

New high-tech way to park you vehicle with pin point accuracy. No more dents and dings! Park-Zone is an innovative, precision-parking device, providing solutions for depth perception and overcrowding in the home garage environment. It is a guidance system for parking vehicles. The installation is simple. Just hang it on your garage wall. Determine your "park zone" by setting the distance from the wall to your bumper, using the patented ultrasonic sensor. Park-Zone will guide your vehicle into the garage with safety and precision for an entire year without ever having to change batteries or shut off the unit. Dual power operates on AC or battery power. AC adapter included. Requires four AA batteries (not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Does Exactly What It's Supposed to Do..., February 4, 2002

By 

Jeffrey A. Smith "jasncompany" (Athens, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park-Zone 120-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500 (Automotive)

I was skeptical when I first purchased this item because I didn't have any confidence in it's ability to accurately gauge the distance of a bumper to the bumpee (a.k.a. the wall). But, after installing it my confidence was immediately buoyed by the unerring accuracy with which it issues its green-yellow-red sequence.

The setup and installation took about 10 minutes. Anyone can install this thing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the provided templates make sure your installation goes easier.

The ONLY complaint I have about this device is the number of wires it leaves exposed. Depending on the distance from an AC outlet, it can be aesthetically unpleasant. There's a wire from the signal light down to the sensor (the wire that's shown in the photo), and then another from the signal light to the AC outlet.

Overall, though, I love the device. And... it works with multiple cars and doesn't seem very sensitive to bumper height.

5 Stars!

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very accurate for tight garages; a must have!, May 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Park-Zone 120-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500 (Automotive)

I've used the Park Zone for two years (I bought them when they were much more expensive) and love it. My car barely fits into my garage, so this is a great device. Contrary to some other reviews here, I've found it to be pinpoint accurate day-in and day-out. Even though I have the AC adapter, I've never used it. Mine is still running on the original batteries I installed two years ago. It's easy to set up and dead accurate (and just plain cool). It's a must for every garage.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Device For Safe Garage Parking, November 21, 2001

By 

Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park-Zone 120-Volt Dual-Powered Battery-Powered Precision Parking Device #PZ-1500 (Automotive)

I ordered this item, it was delivered very promptly by Amazom.com. It was easy to install, but took longer than 90 seconds, as indicated by the manufacturer. Park-Zone can be installed in any garage, and simply guides you to the exact distance from the wall that you determine. It operates on 4-AA batteries (which are said to power the unit for a year) or the AC adapter included. As you drive into the garage, a green, amber, and red light guides you to the right spot. I'll be ordering 2 more for our other cars !!