Dashcam vs. Dealer
#1
Dashcam vs. Dealer
Is it legal to have a dashcam installed while your car is at dealer for service?
Do I have to unplug it?
reason I asked, a buddy of mine took his car in to local dealer
and here is what happened.
car was dropped off Friday around 6pm
that same night around 10pm, a service tech started the car
and revved the engine for about 10-15 seconds and poped the hood opened.
then the video stopped because dashcam power was off.
(car is with modified exhaust)
Should the dealer service advisor or manager know about this?
Is it even legal to have a dash cam inside a dealership (recording)?
Why would this tech working so late around 10pm? and why revving a customer's car when the dealership is closed?
any advice please. thanks!
[update1]
.mov file attached and
sound link- https://*******/e/lGq5
[update2]
last night, went in with my friend, we had a meeting with service dept. manager.
confirmed dealer service dept. closes at 7pm.
no night crew tech working after 7pm.
that "someone" is not a tech.
case under review/investigation.
Do I have to unplug it?
reason I asked, a buddy of mine took his car in to local dealer
and here is what happened.
car was dropped off Friday around 6pm
that same night around 10pm, a service tech started the car
and revved the engine for about 10-15 seconds and poped the hood opened.
then the video stopped because dashcam power was off.
(car is with modified exhaust)
Should the dealer service advisor or manager know about this?
Is it even legal to have a dash cam inside a dealership (recording)?
Why would this tech working so late around 10pm? and why revving a customer's car when the dealership is closed?
any advice please. thanks!
[update1]
.mov file attached and
sound link- https://*******/e/lGq5
[update2]
last night, went in with my friend, we had a meeting with service dept. manager.
confirmed dealer service dept. closes at 7pm.
no night crew tech working after 7pm.
that "someone" is not a tech.
case under review/investigation.
Last edited by ISThree; 06-09-15 at 07:10 AM.
#2
why wouldn't it be legal? I've seen numerous "investigative reports" over the years on various news that had hidden cameras in cars at dealerships, not necessarily dashcams but all the same. If they were able to show that footage on TV i don't see how it would be illegal for you to just record it.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
You have to check state laws. Some make it illegal to film without consent, and they were complaining about the C7 Valet mode, while it is perfectly okay in others.
Once you've verified the legality, bring it up.
Once you've verified the legality, bring it up.
#6
Lexus Champion
Did your friend drop off the car for the dealer's overnight service, where they guarantee to have the car ready by early the next morning? When else would you expect the dealer to service those overnight cars, except late into the night?
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#8
Pole Position
What is so foul about revving an engine? Is it possible the technician may have been working overtime, maybe to finish up his work?
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#12
Lexus Champion
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Just because they don't have service hours doesn't mean they don't work on cars after hours. That just means they're not working with customers. I dont think revving constitutes abuse or anything.
Also many municipalities have various laws about recording. Some video only, ie. no sound, is allowed. Some need all parties to be notified of recording devices.
Also many municipalities have various laws about recording. Some video only, ie. no sound, is allowed. Some need all parties to be notified of recording devices.
#14
LOL, aren't we being a little uptight here about revving an engine with an exhaust upgrade?
I have duel exhaust on my GX 460 and when I last took it into the Lexus dealer my service rep admitted that he revved it in the shop to catch the attention of the mechanics. My GX 460 exhaust is rare and they don't typically see this modification.
Why is this a problem?
I have duel exhaust on my GX 460 and when I last took it into the Lexus dealer my service rep admitted that he revved it in the shop to catch the attention of the mechanics. My GX 460 exhaust is rare and they don't typically see this modification.
Why is this a problem?
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I have a dash cam and I make sure to view the feed when I get the car back to make sure no funny business is going on. Revving the engine might bother me, but Im not sure I would bring it up. I might go to a different dealer next time