Used Vauxhall Tigra Parking Sensor

The Vauxhall Tigra — both the original Mk1 (1994–2001) and the Tigra TwinTop (2004–2009) — was a compact two-seater coupe or roadster that was never factory-fitted with parking sensors on any variant or trim level. It is a small, short vehicle and Vauxhall did not offer parking sensors as standard or as a genuine factory option on this model, so you will not find a Tigra-specific OEM parking sensor to source from a breaker.

Any parking sensor kit described as fitting a Tigra will almost certainly be an aftermarket add-on that a previous owner fitted themselves, not a genuine Vauxhall part. These aftermarket kits are not model-specific and are not sourced from breakers in the same way as OEM parts, so a dismantler is unlikely to have a meaningful Tigra-specific sensor to supply. If you want to add parking sensors to your Tigra, an aftermarket universal kit from a car accessories retailer is the normal route.

Because the Tigra was never factory-fitted with parking sensors, there is no OEM bumper wiring loom, control module, or factory sensor location designed for them on this car. Sensors from a Corsa or Astra that were factory-fitted are integrated into those cars' specific bumpers and ECU systems, so they would not be a straightforward swap onto a Tigra. If you want sensors on your Tigra, a self-contained aftermarket kit designed to be retrofitted to any vehicle is the practical solution.

It is worth asking the breaker to clarify exactly what they are listing, as it may be an aftermarket kit that was previously fitted to a specific Tigra they have dismantled. That is not the same as a genuine factory part, and there is no guarantee the sensors, buzzer, or control unit will be complete or in working order. Confirm with the breaker exactly what components are included and whether they came from a Tigra before purchasing.