DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 It doesn't obstruct the field of view from the drivers perspective as it is on the passengers side of the windscreen, I am just wondering whether this area is taken in to account in an MOT. I can't see that it is but I suppose I am trying to find a suitable explanation for the cameras removal. I found this article: https://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/car-clinic-will-having-a-windscreen-camera-mean-ill-fail-my-mot/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 anything within the swept area of your wiper blades. In the 90's they solid sunstrips used to be illegal for the same reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 But like most things, its down to the tester discretion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Where was the dashcam fitted to? As in, exact location? Mine is behind my rear view mirror, for example, so cannot be seen by the driver unless you crane your neck around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yes sometimes our dashcams are perceived to obstruct the drivers view, MOT failure, maybe that is why it was disconnected, to move it preventing a fail. Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Mine is to the left of the black dotted area (behind the rearview mirror, when sat in the car) as the suction cup won't stick to the black dotted area, so can't be hidden behind the rearview mirror. It was installed by Halfords. If it makes any difference it is on a roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 To go a little off topic... If the dash cam was removed for the mot as it blocks drivers view, would it not be useless in the event of an accident as the drivers sight was obstructed by the camera?? Dash cams have to fitted in a certain position so as not to obstruct the driver,s view and also so that the driver can not view the data as it is being recorded. It is an offence to not position the cam in the correct position. I didn't know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 There's your problem, fitted by halfords lol. Thought id get in first as i work there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Seemed like the best option as the dashcam was bought from there as a present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 What one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 this one - https://www.nextbase.co.uk/dashcams/312gw-dash-cam/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I've got that one in works car, but transfer it to the zed on weekends. I quite like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 So almost certainly an MOT failure, and possibly illegal to drive with any way if you can see the footage whilst it's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 you can turn the display off, which is what I do as standard before starting my journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I don't, im used to ignoring it now. It was odd at first, like a big kid i was hypnotised by the little tv lol. Didnt know i could turn it off like that. I turned the mic off so my singing cant be heard in court haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 There was a discussion about mechanics turning off dashcams on a mechanic group im on. There was 2 main reasons mechanics gave. Firstly they felt it was a security risk, as owners could play back footage and see clearly inside their workshop. See what tools they have, where they were kept, probably scope the area out nicely etc. Mechanics are very protective of their tool chests etc as there`s some serious moneys worth in them and its their livelyhood. The other reason given is that they just didnt like "big brother" watching & listening to them. Some customers are the type who complain about every little thing and should the mechanic say something which could be mis-interpreted, or do something the customer wasnt happy with then that would be the mechanics job on the line. Each to their own really. I dont have a dash cam in my 911 turbo and happily leave it at my local indi for them to work on. Some of their mechanics do actually look like they have come straight out of prison, but the place has an impeccable reputation, go the extra mile and so I trust them. Afterall, when you see some of the supercars they look after there, it makes my car seem pretty average to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jords Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 All good valid points. I suppose if it was fitted in the way then the mot tester/garage was right to disconnect it. I also see the sense in rabbitstews comments. Choice seems to be either have one fitted discreetly so it cannot be seen or find an alternative garage you would put 100percent trust in regardless. I think I am biased, I know of a mechanic sacked by bmw for powersliding and driving at speed a customers m3. All caught on a discreet dashcam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A member on here was racially abused by the staff performing a service on his car iirc. Only came to light because the dash cam recorded them. Would I want to know if the company paid to service my vehicle employed racist arseholes? Would you? In addition, didn't a guy who put his Porsche in to a garage recently have it written off by the garage owner's son? They paid out £12k insurance and managed to avoid any criminal negligence charges, had that been caught on dash cam showing the young lad driving like a walloper it'd have been a different story. The cam stays on, or the service happens somewhere else. Period. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 All good valid points. I suppose if it was fitted in the way then the mot tester/garage was right to disconnect it. I also see the sense in rabbitstews comments. Choice seems to be either have one fitted discreetly so it cannot be seen or find an alternative garage you would put 100percent trust in regardless. I think I am biased, I know of a mechanic sacked by bmw for powersliding and driving at speed a customers m3. All caught on a discreet dashcam. unfortunately it happens, at indi and large chains, every one employed is an individual and has the potential to be a douche. Id instantly dismiss any of my techs not respecting a customers car. I agree with rabbitstew about the tools too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I wouldn't want to be filmed whilst doing my day job either, tbh. Nothing to hide particularly, but I may have conversations with colleagues that could easily be taken out of context or use language that could be found offensive by some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 If you dont trust the garage you shouldn't take your car there , if you do trust them you shouldn't care whether they unplug your dashcam or not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I wouldn't want to be filmed whilst doing my day job either, tbh. Nothing to hide particularly, but I may have conversations with colleagues that could easily be taken out of context or use language that could be found offensive by some. Sooo, you're not a porn star then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyCee Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 i've had no issues in the past and to be fair this is the first time I have taken the car to a garage with a dashcam installed. I was interested in finding out the views from the hive mind that is 350Z UK Owners Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I wouldnt worry then mate, your new noise could be coincidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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