Why get a dashcam?

[dsvick]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I guess the next thread I start will be the one asking for dash cam recommendations and installers in NE Ohio

 

[dsvick]

So, on a related note ....

What's the advantage of getting one with built in wifi? Aside from being able to view things on my phone or do things without removing the card ....

 

[trunks13]

So, on a related note ....

What's the advantage of getting one with built in wifi? Aside from being able to view things on my phone or do things without removing the card ....

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I guess the next thread I start will be the one asking for dash cam recommendations and installers in NE Ohio

Yea, removing portable media is not exactly convenient. That being said, with v9 software that's slated to be rolled out later this month, Tesla has integrated a dashcam feature with the M3 front cameras. There's a thread where this is discussed in good detail. While its not as full featured as some third party cameras, it might work for you.

I'm waiting on that before committing to a third party dashcam.

Hope this helps.

 

[Scrutmonkey]

I see lots of posts about people getting dashcams, my question is what are the reasons people are getting them?

Thanks

For me, I got rear ended in my old car. The guy said I changed lanes in the intersection. Luckily, the insurance believed me and did not place me at fault.

Then I got a dash cam. I then get crashed into on the freeway about 6 months later because the guy fell asleep. It saved me $500.00 on my deductible since my insurance and their insurance could not get a hold of him. I shared the footage to both companies and found the other driver at fault. not bad for something that runs passively and cost me $80.00. It's now in my Model 3 since that last crash totaled my car.

 

[ebmcs03]

I got one cuz it’s $18. Anything is better than nothing. I don’t find the need for those expensive several hundred dollars ones.

 

[ebmcs03]

For me, I got rear ended in my old car. The guy said I changed lanes in the intersection. Luckily, the insurance believed me and did not place me at fault.

Then I got a dash cam. I then get crashed into on the freeway about 6 months later because the guy fell asleep. It saved me $500.00 on my deductible since my insurance and their insurance could not get a hold of him. I shared the footage to both companies and found the other driver at fault. not bad for something that runs passively and cost me $80.00. It's now in my Model 3 since that last crash totaled my car.

Wait fell asleep!? Your dash cam records the rear too?

 

[dsvick]

...with v9 software that's slated to be rolled out later this month, Tesla has integrated a dashcam feature with the M3 front cameras. There's a thread where this is discussed in good detail. While its not as full featured as some third party cameras, it might work for you.

From what I've seen and read I'll most likely go with a 2 channel third party one, that'll give me front and rear as well as parking mode, plus more features.

 

[whatthe2]

For capturing people “liking” your car.

 

[FlatSix911]

I used a Vanture on my Model S and it was cheap and easy to install and had good quality video.

Vantrue makes a great Dashcam with excellent 2.5K quality video along with front and rear cameras.

Get the Vantrue N2 Pro dual dash cam for $169.99 offered by VANTRUE. Enter code N2PROCAM at checkout.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742J69SQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T&psc=1

 

[S'toon]

Because meteors?

Yes.

 

[MXWing]

I started a thread here for people to share their moments.

Model 3 Dashcam Moments - Video or it didn't happen!

My near miss in OP would be pretty clear on fault but that detailed documentation would be handy. Especially if driver tried to run.

 

[brur]

Is there a reason to have a dash cam when the car has cameras already?

 

[whatthe2]

Is there a reason to have a dash cam when the car has cameras already?

Yes. Rear facing camera and parking mode. Both currently unavailable via TeslaCam.