I highly recommend getting a web cam

[Cyberwiz64]

Back in June, I purchased a web cam for my 2023 Maverick. I strongly recommend getting a webcam for your vehicle if it does not have one. Last night while driving home, I pulled out of a business onto a road with 2 lanes eastbound, there was a driver in a turn lane (no light) up ahead. Don't know what he was looking at. He started rolling forward slowly and I thought he was waiting for me to pass. He ran (at slow speeds) into the rear driver side door. No one was hurt.

I got out and asked him if he even saw me. The cops arrived and they separated us. What he told the police didn't quite match with what happened. The officer took our documents. I thought it was going to be my word against his, then I remembered the dash cam. I got the video on my phone and showed to police. The office said the evidence pointed to my version of events but dash cam confirmed it. He told me to save the video in case I need it in court.

No one was hurt, the damage does not look too bad, but it just didn't need to happen.

If you get a dash cam make sure it has GPS location and speed. Also make sure you setup the time and date properly.

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[bbhaag]

Sorry to see this happened to your new truck but glad nobody was hurt. What brand camera do you use?

 

[Cyberwiz64]

I have the 70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus+-3af6. I believe its good for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BTBYR3XP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[sundog]

Good call on the dash cam. Most nowadays will do the trick unless you want to record while the car is off.

 

[TKranbuhl]

Good call on the cam. It doesn't look bad but wait 'til you get the estimate. Thanks for the info. I'll be getting one soon.

 

[Cyberwiz64]

The air bags didn’t go off so I don’t think it will be totaled. I would imagine it’s about $3K. At least the other guy appears to have good insurance.

 

[Swede]

The air bags didn’t go off so I don’t think it will be totaled. I would imagine it’s about $3K. At least the other guy appears to have good insurance.

How did you have the camera mounted? Glad you're ok.

 

[Kagiso]

I have the 70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus+-3af6. I believe its good for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BTBYR3XP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thanks!

 

[Scott Asheville]

I have been lecturing myself to get dashcams for my fleet for a decade now. But it's amazing how easy it is to procrastinate. I am still hoping that NHTSA will pressure OEMs to make them standard equipment. Like Tesla - 360 degree coverage, including when parked (sentry mode).

 

[DarrenDizz]

Glad it wasn't worse and you weren't hurt and now definitely thinking about a dash cam for my new Maverick. I should have mine in a months time or less hopefully.

 

[Cyberwiz64]

If it helps make the decision. My dash cam cost me $ 89 and was very easy to install. My deductible is $500 and I am going to need a vehicle while mine is in the shop. Since the other driver was cited, he and his insurance is going to have to cover the cost of repairing both vehicles. So I won't have to pay a deductible or rental, that is on his dime.

The dash cam provided several key pieces of information:

1. The video backed up my story.
2. The GPS backed up my story.
3. The dash cam does not take sides.

From what the officer said, the damage backs up my version of events but having the dash cam video makes it pretty much irrefutable. So by saving the deductible it already paid for itself.

If you are accused of speeding it has a speed information which if you believe you weren't, can back up your story. If you have a fleet of trucks and an accident happens, you have an unbiased source of information.

When I bought, I didn't realize how important it would be.

 

[Cyberwiz64]

I mounted mine kinda behind the review mirror so it wouldn’t block my view.

 

[AUDIOZONE]

I know i should have one. A couple hours spent driving most days, and its crazy out there.

 

[Rockingchair]

Unfortunately you are going to be shocked at the repair cost,

 

[Silver23]

I mounted mine kinda behind the review mirror so it wouldn’t block my view.

how did it capture what happened at the side of the truck? I thought it only sees forward.

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