Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

2006 Audi A4 2.0TFSI. Very reliable car. I purchased this from Audi Liverpool in summer 2008.
Newer one just purchased. Contact me for any further details. Car is in Belfast.


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Tierno85

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jefferson73

Irish Stones wrote: »

I'd like to install a dual lens dash cam, a Viofo A129.
Those who have already done the same experience, how long does it take to hardwire it in a car like an Opel Mokka? An hour? Two? More?
Thanks!

Mini Cooper S, it took about hour and half. Installed the three wire parking mode voltage cut off wiring adapter, delay was with the rear camera as had too much cable that needed to be hidden.

donkey balls

Someone I know was telling me that while getting their car NCT that they were asked if a dash cam was fitted and specifically if hard wired they said no, Anyone any ideas on why they be going after dash cams since when did it become a road worthy feature ?

OldMrBrennan83

donkey balls wrote: »

Someone I know was telling me that while getting their car NCT that they were asked if a dash cam was fitted and specifically if hard wired they said no, Anyone any ideas on why they be going after dash cams since when did it become a road worthy feature ?

Another thing to get fails and retests fees for.

JamesBond2010

donkey balls wrote: »

Someone I know was telling me that while getting their car NCT that they were asked if a dash cam was fitted and specifically if hard wired they said no, Anyone any ideas on why they be going after dash cams since when did it become a road worthy feature ?

could be in case it short circuits the electrics in the car if it wasnt done right or attached to the fuse board properly.Could cause a fire in the car. (a hack job) same with if u have baby seat in the car @ time of test they will check to make sure it is properly secured.

Chippy01

donkey balls wrote: »

Someone I know was telling me that while getting their car NCT that they were asked if a dash cam was fitted and specifically if hard wired they said no, Anyone any ideas on why they be going after dash cams since when did it become a road worthy feature ?

For the NCT, I think dash-cams need to be disconnected, unplugged or removed. No recording is allowed. (I read that in another thread)

joujoujou

Never had a problem with dashcams during NCT. Some testers just don't care.

punisher5112

joujoujou wrote: »

Never had a problem with dashcams during NCT. Some testers just don't care.

It's private property and I can see where they are coming from as I wouldn't want a video of me posted online or comments about me etc.

It's something people shouldn't have an issue with as I'm sure most wouldn't like if the tester videoed anyone with their phones while getting keys and handing them back.

joujoujou

I'm just stating the fact I witnessed, nothing else. :P

Vic_08

punisher5112 wrote: »

It's private property and I can see where they are coming from as I wouldn't want a video of me posted online or comments about me etc.

It's something people shouldn't have an issue with as I'm sure most wouldn't like if the tester videoed anyone with their phones while getting keys and handing them back.

I'm willing to bet that every NCT centre has cameras videoing customers from the moment they drive into the yard.

If I was asked to disconnect my dashcam by a NCT tester all it would do is raise my suspicions about their possible conduct, I'd just spend the test in the viewing area eyeballing them, possibly with mobile phone out. Considering the car will spend most of the test with the bonnet up or the tester beside/underneath the car a regular dashcam isn't going to capture much anyway.

It's all a bit pointless and reactionary, anyone really wanting to monitor a test would be installing hidden cameras with better angles as the likes of BBC Watchdog have been doing for years to catch out dodgy mechanics/MOT testers.

Irish Stones

jefferson73 wrote: »

Mini Cooper S, it took about hour and half. Installed the three wire parking mode voltage cut off wiring adapter, delay was with the rear camera as had too much cable that needed to be hidden.

Thanks so much for your help and info!

Vic_08

site_owner wrote: »

not mine, seen on twitter

Wrong thread, Dashcam videos go in this thread

where that video has already been posted by the person who filmed it.

Murphy14

2013 BMW 518 d SE for sale
Automatic transmission
64,500 Km
Automatic wipers & lights
Heated front seats
Air conditioning
Cream leather seats
Immaculate car
NCt until 29/9/2019
FSH (BMW)
€16500

Irish Stones

Hi all, I got the Viofo A129 delivered at home a few days ago and tried to install it.
All is rather fine and easy, but the kit would include a fuse tap that doesn't match the size of my fuses that, according to a research on the web, are Micro2 fuses.
Now, how would you hardwire the dashcam when the provided fuse tap is different?

I looked for Micro2 use taps on the web, but they come in packages of 5 or more and with the delivery it really isn't worth it...

jd06

Hi all, i was looking to fit a reversing camera on my crew cab
Any makes and models I should look out for and prices
I was quoted 440 all in and installed, sounds dear

Del2005

Try to get one with a wiper or a spray nozzle or is hidden when not in use. I've one on my car and once it rains, or even gets a bit damp, it becomes useless with water and dirt blocking the lens. Not much point in having a camera that you need to get out of the vehicle to use.

Red Lightning

Looking to get a Dash Cam for the car and wondering if anyone has any suggestions.
Do I need two? (Front and rear)
Any need to spend a massive amount?

Thanks

stecleary

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056815237

biko

Merged with mega thread

greenfield21

Yi Dashcam constantly turns on and of on some journeys. It seems like its losing power but 90% time there is no issues with it. Any ideas.

Alanstrainor

greenfield21 wrote: »

Yi Dashcam constantly turns on and of on some journeys. It seems like its losing power but 90% time there is no issues with it. Any ideas.

How is it wired in/powered? Is it from the cigarette lighter or wired in another way?

Cyclepath

I never knew selling a car would be such a pain in the h0le...

Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 D 131Reg Full Service History and still under Warranty til 2021
82K miles 133K km
Great condition inside and out. All manuals, and both keys. One previous owner; in my ownership from 2016.

Nokia Bluetooth fully integrated with music system
Air conditioning
Thule Aerobar roof rack included in sale
Taxed until August 2019
NCT until Feb 2021

€7450


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-asx-1-8-d-full-service-hist-warranty/21383503

greenfield21

greenfield21 wrote: »

Yi Dashcam constantly turns on and of on some journeys. It seems like its losing power but 90% time there is no issues with it. Any ideas.

I had the same thing happen and found the adaptor in the lighter socket needed to be pushed in further.

StereoSound

Deleted User wrote: »

I had the same thing happen and found the adaptor in the lighter socket needed to be pushed in further.

Same with mine, the adapter keeps making its way out of the lighter socket, I use a different adapter now and it fits tight and snug. No more intermittent on and off.

heuston

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a3-1-6-tdi-diesel/21230889

My car for sale, 2012, well minded, selling as I’ve gotten a new car, driving really well,

ffocused

Automatic 05 Primera with new NCT
Started new job so have no use for a second car anymore.
Never had any trouble from it
Asking €600

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-nissan-primera-new-nct-today-until-march-2020/21456215

nowayout1

Guys I’m thinking of getting a dash cam was looking at the Nextbase 312gw or the 412gw only difference it seems to be is better quality in the 412 one otherwise both identical.

What’s the max card size do they accept? I’ve read posts say 32GB as 64GB gives a card error.

Lastly does the Halfords HDC Dash Cam Hardwire Kit work with the Nextbase dash cams can’t see the Nextbase hardwire kit for sale on the Halfords website.

I’ll be heading to a friends in the North tomorrow I’m tempted to pick one up tomorrow when passing Newry, anyone know if theirs much savings with Sterling-Euro. Cheers

3DataModem

2010 Qashqai
UK Import (actually, Isle of Man)
83000 miles
One owner (I owned from new in the UK and moved to Ireland with it)
Used as family car
Full service history
Priced to sell at 5,750
10 D 128449

W123-80's

Hi all,

I'm selling my trusty Octavia estate.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/00-skoda-octavia-nct-may-20/21486025

'00 1.9d with genuine 145,824 miles.
Full service history from day one.
I'm the second owner, but the more diligent might notice more owners on the book. I transferred it a couple of times between myself and my wife. That was the only expense i spared on the car!!
I've put approx 22,000 miles on it since October '17.
I had it serviced 3 times and replaced drop link bushes for test.
Belt was done at 50k and 100k, I think it's 60k intervals. So due in 14k miles.
4 good tyres.
It'll come with NCT until May 2020.

Bad points;
Heater blower only blows on setting 4
Radio volume button is tempremental

Car is genuinely flying. I'm doing a 75 mile round trip 4/5 days a week. Have had literally zero issues with the car!

€600 for anyone quoting boards.ie!
€775 is the asking on the advert!
PM if interested.
I'm based in Mayo

Mad_Mike

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-volvo-s40-2-0d-tax-amp-nct/21306152

https://www.adverts.ie/car/volvo/s40/2005-volvo-s40-2-0-d-6-speed/17646120



NCT until July and tax to May
Only 3,000 kms since last test
New battery and 4 new tyres fitted before NCT last year
Ready to drive away

Few small scuff marks, but very good for age
Air conditioning/heated seats/cruise control
6 speed manual
2 keys

Open to offers, but come view the car

Located in Mullingar, but can be viewed in Dublin on arrangement.

kpn

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra-gx-2001-automatic-for-sale/21509237

Only 37589 KM

Nissan Micra Automatic 1.0 , just passed NCT, valid till March 2020, lovely little car with very low mileage. Clean inside, scratches, Sun roof, JVC player.
In very good condition.

Front electric windows, Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment, Individual driver and passenger seat, Cloth seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour, Front fog lights, Single complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights, Tinted glass on cabin, Isofix preparation.

iwillhtfu

Banned for chatting

Irish Stones

I bought and hardwired a Viofo A129, a dual dash cam with very good reviews.
I think that so far I'm rather happy with it. The cable for the rear cam is too thick to be concealed and tucked away under the trims.
What I do not like is the fact that the device takes a very long time to boot, I believe that 15 seconds is way too much, I could be on the road already before the cam starts recording.
I had a different dash cam that would boot in less than 10 seconds, probably just 5.


Any comments or experiences on this?

emeldc

nowayout1 wrote: »

Guys I’m thinking of getting a dash cam was looking at the Nextbase 312gw or the 412gw only difference it seems to be is better quality in the 412 one otherwise both identical.

What’s the max card size do they accept? I’ve read posts say 32GB as 64GB gives a card error.

Lastly does the Halfords HDC Dash Cam Hardwire Kit work with the Nextbase dash cams can’t see the Nextbase hardwire kit for sale on the Halfords website.

I’ll be heading to a friends in the North tomorrow I’m tempted to pick one up tomorrow when passing Newry, anyone know if theirs much savings with Sterling-Euro. Cheers

I bought the 412GW a few weeks ago in Halfords for €107. I have a 64GB card fitted with no problems. I didn't buy the fitting kit. The mechanic was able to fit it using the cables supplied. The quality is good and the app on phone and ipad all seem to work fine once you find your way around them. There is editing software for the laptop called Nextbase Replay 3 that you seem to be able to do a lot more with but I haven't tried it out properly yet.

JoeA3

Friend of mine has this for sale, 2012 Merc C Class, 132k kms.

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/-fpa-201904016497155

Added another link - mod
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mercedes-benz/c-class/used-2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-c-louth-fpa-201904016497155

Alfie1

Has anyone replaced the battery in there mini 0805 ? If so where did you get the battery

The original size is supposed to be: 35 X 20 X 5mm - 502035 3.7V battery

BobMc

Anyone got a link for a decent battery protection hardwire kit with a micro usb connection?

Irish Stones

Alfie1 wrote: »

Has anyone replaced the battery in there mini 0805 ? If so where did you get the battery

The original size is supposed to be: 35 X 20 X 5mm - 502035 3.7V battery

I replaced the battery on my mini0801, same thing as yours, basically.
I found the battery on ebay, around €6 shipping included.
I followed the instructions of a video I had found on YouTube, and I did the job, without any damage to the cam, in about 15 minutes.

Alfie1

Irish Stones wrote: »

I replaced the battery on my mini0801, same thing as yours, basically.
I found the battery on ebay, around €6 shipping included.
I followed the instructions of a video I had found on YouTube, and I did the job, without any damage to the cam, in about 15 minutes.

I've seen some on ebay but all located in China, was that where yours came from ?

Irish Stones

Alfie1 wrote: »

I've seen some on ebay but all located in China, was that where yours came from ?

Yes, my battery came from China, but it was an easy and honest transaction.
What is it that worries you?

Alfie1

Thanks.
Nothing really except for the long estimated delivery time window. Orders from Ireland or the UK usually get delivered quickly so I always try to buy goods from these locations if possible.

Irish Stones

Alfie1 wrote: »

Thanks.
Nothing really except for the long estimated delivery time window. Orders from Ireland or the UK usually get delivered quickly so I always try to buy goods from these locations if possible.

I can't remember it exactly, but I think it was a 15-day waiting, much better than expected.

inforfun

Left the original Yi holder in my old car as it was glued to the windscreen.

Bought this as a replacement: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Recorder-Windshield-DashBoard-Camcorder/dp/B06XQFP2RH/

Cant recommend. After using the release to get the cam out 2x, it broke.

Dr_Colossus

Irish Stones wrote: »

I bought and hardwired a Viofo A129, a dual dash cam with very good reviews.
I think that so far I'm rather happy with it. The cable for the rear cam is too thick to be concealed and tucked away under the trims.
What I do not like is the fact that the device takes a very long time to boot, I believe that 15 seconds is way too much, I could be on the road already before the cam starts recording.
I had a different dash cam that would boot in less than 10 seconds, probably just 5.

Any comments or experiences on this?

I didn't have any major issue with the rear camera cable, it's ticker than the others alright but was still able to conceal it behind the trims.
As to the boot time you should be able to reduce that in the settings. I believe I have mine set to the minimum 5 seconds and don't understand why that's not the default or why you'd want it longer.

Irish Stones

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

I didn't have any major issue with the rear camera cable, it's ticker than the others alright but was still able to conceal it behind the trims.

So probably it depends on the car and its trims.

As to the boot time you should be able to reduce that in the settings. I believe I have mine set to the minimum 5 seconds and don't understand why that's not the default or why you'd want it longer.

I'm not 100% sure now, but I'm rather positive that the setting is to the minimum time, I remember I had checked it when I noticed this issue. But, of course, I can double check.

Irish Stones

Irish Stones wrote: »

I'm not 100% sure now, but I'm rather positive that the setting is to the minimum time, I remember I had checked it when I noticed this issue. But, of course, I can double check.

So I checked.
The boot delay is set "off", that means it's 15 seconds.
If I set 5 or 10 seconds (the other two options in the menu), the boot time becomes 20 seconds and 25 seconds respectively, that is those two times are added to the first 15 seconds...


I think it is too much. In 15 seconds I'm on the road already and everything can happen!

Shutuplaura

Just put my old car up. It has a few dings but is running fine. It's kind of an experiment, was going to scrap her, but I want to see if I can get anything for it, and if its worth the hassle.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/almera/2007-nissan-almera/17754087

atfbc9rl0oenhv

Nissan Juke 2015 1.2 SV
Cork area

Amazing car selling for house deposit.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-juke-1-2-sv-2015/21639360

pah

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2013-vauxhall-zafira-tourer/21659475

Good 7 seater but with 5 kids we need something a little bigger.