Halfords Dashcam installation
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I bought one from them, but fitted it myself. The cable is quite thin, and you can press it into the seals around the door easily, using a plastic bicycle tyre lever with a hook on the end to lift up the seal. Took 20 mins and a couple of zip ties under the glove box.
The wiring tucks under the roof lining, then down the A pillar under the door seal, then under the glove box to my console mounted power socket. The cam is 5 volt USB powered, so you can't just chop of the cigar plug and connect to 12 volts.
Halfords 'fitters' seem to vary in their ability to destroy stuff, so you could be OK. At least insist they wear clean gloves.
Allow me, once more, to present the world's most boring dashcam video, from the NextBase 101 Halfrauds special.
https://youtu.be/I0KmC2Wxksw
The wiring tucks under the roof lining, then down the A pillar under the door seal, then under the glove box to my console mounted power socket. The cam is 5 volt USB powered, so you can't just chop of the cigar plug and connect to 12 volts.
Halfords 'fitters' seem to vary in their ability to destroy stuff, so you could be OK. At least insist they wear clean gloves.
Allow me, once more, to present the world's most boring dashcam video, from the NextBase 101 Halfrauds special.
https://youtu.be/I0KmC2Wxksw
Edited by Slushbox on Tuesday 28th July 10:28
lost in espace said:
I cant find the thread with recommended camera in it, Mobius??
Anyone point me in the right direction?
One here:Anyone point me in the right direction?
http://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/buying-guide-l...
To wire in my Mobius, I have used:
- A piggy back fuse adapter
- A 12v -> 5v Dual USB sockets adapter
Had these guys fit dash cams on a couple of our vehicles, great neat and tidy job and cheaper than virtually all other places we tried.
http://www.safeandsounduk.com/
http://www.safeandsounduk.com/
A Halfords fitter did all my audio work on my van, he had his own audio installation company he ran part time and had studied electronic type course at uni. I had a good chat to him before I let him loose on the van. He did that good a job I had him back to add a sub and rear speakers. If he was still doing it part time I'd be happy to pay him again to work on any of my cars.
They do have some really good fitters but I would make sure whoever they were sending out knew exactly what they were doing.
They do have some really good fitters but I would make sure whoever they were sending out knew exactly what they were doing.
Steve_F said:
A Halfords fitter did all my audio work on my van, he had his own audio installation company he ran part time and had studied electronic type course at uni. I had a good chat to him before I let him loose on the van. He did that good a job I had him back to add a sub and rear speakers. If he was still doing it part time I'd be happy to pay him again to work on any of my cars.
They do have some really good fitters but I would make sure whoever they were sending out knew exactly what they were doing.
Good advice in theory, not so good in practice.They do have some really good fitters but I would make sure whoever they were sending out knew exactly what they were doing.
I spoke for some time to the orange boilersuited fitter who seemed to know what he was talking about as he had claimed to have fitted to lots of that type of car, the routing of the wiring, the connections, etc, so went ahead with them fitting a front and rear dashcam.
All good and paid for.
Next day open the rear hatch and see that one end of the rubber tube which the wire feeds through from the car to the hatch, where he had routed the rear cable, was not fully pushed in. Go to push it in and see that the locking clip has been broken off.
Check the other end and it is exactly the same.
Back to the store where the manager puts up their hands and agrees for it to be repaired. Initially wants to do it themselves (as if!) and now waiting for the (I expect not insubstantial) quote from the local main dealer to dismantle the rear tailgate to replace the tube.
Grrr.
And the most annoying thing was the fitter didn't have the balls to admit he had f
ked up at the time meaning I had to go back. What did he think I was going to do - Ignore it?To be fair to the fitter, these are found on all VW’s and are a stupidly poor design. The bit that’s been broken is a waterproof connection between the tailgate and the vehicle chassis - simply requires a slight push in when trying to disconnect the plastic clip from each end and it breaks.
You can order the new plastic holders, split them up with a nice clean cut, place it back around the wires and then plastic solder or hot glue gun the seal back together.
Despite the above, he should have just told you. Not good practise to hand back a car blindly knowing it’s not going back in the same condition you got it, but a relatively inexpensive repair.
You can order the new plastic holders, split them up with a nice clean cut, place it back around the wires and then plastic solder or hot glue gun the seal back together.
Despite the above, he should have just told you. Not good practise to hand back a car blindly knowing it’s not going back in the same condition you got it, but a relatively inexpensive repair.
If you have a USB/12v socket in mind it's incredibly easy to route the cable behind the trim.
I have fitted them in at least 10 cars now and the only one that gave me st was a convertible as it had no headlining.
All you need:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/253113578421?chn=ps
Note: If you have a 12v in the boot its even easier. You can follow the headlining right to the boot so easily.
I have fitted them in at least 10 cars now and the only one that gave me s
t was a convertible as it had no headlining. All you need:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/253113578421?chn=ps
Note: If you have a 12v in the boot its even easier. You can follow the headlining right to the boot so easily.
Dash-Cam Man said:
To be fair to the fitter, these are found on all VW’s and are a stupidly poor design. The bit that’s been broken is a waterproof connection between the tailgate and the vehicle chassis - simply requires a slight push in when trying to disconnect the plastic clip from each end and it breaks.
Given the risk, then it surprising they offer a fitting service if it is going to open them up to claims from customers (or just hoping the customer doesn't notice).Dash-Cam Man said:
You can order the new plastic holders, split them up with a nice clean cut, place it back around the wires and then plastic solder or hot glue gun the seal back together.
Despite the above, he should have just told you. Not good practise to hand back a car blindly knowing it’s not going back in the same condition you got it, but a relatively inexpensive repair.
I would have taken that inexpensive route if I had damaged it if I was fitting it myself, but the quote from the local VW dealer to repair the damage is £290. Despite the above, he should have just told you. Not good practise to hand back a car blindly knowing it’s not going back in the same condition you got it, but a relatively inexpensive repair.
The retailer has accepted they are liable and now just waiting for their agreement on VW's quote.
Update: The retailer has agreed to pay £290 for the VW dealer to fix it.
Edited by PF62 on Wednesday 8th May 15:18
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