Mercedes Benz Dash Cam Dealership Install or Aftermarket

Lfossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 01:51
Last edited 06/01/2024 - 20:05

Hi Guys,
Just wondering your thoughts about this.
Recently bought Mercedes. Didn’t come in with dash cam. I asked for a quote to fit in from dealership. They quoting $1174. Front dash cam , rear dash cam and installation all inclusive charge. It supports Mercedes app, supports parking auto on/off when detecting movement etc.

Would it be worth that much $$ or just get aftermarket dash cam from retail shop and do myself ? Easy to do ? Any suggestions for camera?

Thanks

Quote from dealer

DASHCAM-FRT $700
MOUNT-DASHCAM $20
SD-CARD $80
DASHCAM DASHCAM-REAR $180
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS $85

https://accessories.mercedes-benz.com/en-DK/accessories/pass…

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 06/01/2024 - 01:56
    +4

    We can't tell you what something is worth to YOU. You might be happy to pay the premium for a hassle-free installation with full functionality as mentioned. You might not care about those added features and prefer to get a Viofo or similar unit off Amazon for a quarter of the price and DIY.

    It might help to share some details and specs. Are they offering some basic cheap sensor unit that can be had for $50 or an advanced high res camera one with added telemetry, GPS tracking, cloud uploads through mobile phone etc that have become relatively standard?

    • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 11:12

      Quote from dealer

      DASHCAM-FRT $700
      MOUNT-DASHCAM $20
      SD-CARD $80
      DASHCAM DASHCAM-REAR $180
      ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS $85

      https://accessories.mercedes-benz.com/en-DK/accessories/pass…

      • Porker on 06/01/2024 - 14:30

        …… $80 for an SD card! ….

        Best ask they install everything and that you'll source your own SD card. :p

        • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 19:29

          Yeah. Thought about it. I am gonna ask them to see if they lower price on Monday.

      • boomramada on 06/01/2024 - 16:30

        You asking the wrong forum, you should know better. Next question, where to find the cheap tyre, quoted me $600 each?

  • Nugs on 06/01/2024 - 07:21
    +4

    "Recently bought Mercedes"
    Next post; tried to fit my own dash cam and ruined roof lining, what are my options?
    .

  • Dollar General on 06/01/2024 - 08:00

    I would just pay the dealer and get it done now

  • JIMB0 on 06/01/2024 - 09:46
    +4

    It would be worth it if it's nicely integrated. You've spent a premium on a car, why cheap out on the dash cam.

  • oscargamer on 06/01/2024 - 10:13

    Completely depends on the spec of the cam they are proposing

  • MS Paint on 06/01/2024 - 10:26

    Factory Install

    Too late for that. Dealership install?

  • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 10:33
    +1

    https://accessories.mercedes-benz.com/en-DK/accessories/pass…

    This is the link the cam

    • oscargamer on 06/01/2024 - 13:40
      +2

      Only 1080p resolution

      Not worth it

  • sumyungguy on 06/01/2024 - 10:40
    +1

    The only reason to consider aftermarket is if you're not planning to own the car for long, so you may transfer the components to your next car.

  • bobbified on 06/01/2024 - 10:57
    +1

    If the Merc one has specs that are similar to what's on the market now, I'd take the Merc one for sure - just because of the more "seamless" integration.

    • GordonD on 06/01/2024 - 15:34
      +1

      "seamless" integration.

      Seems like more to me.

  • AtlasMeow on 06/01/2024 - 11:08

    I can understand the convenience of getting it installed by the dealer but that is quite exxy. Not the worse that I've seen, when I bought my Audi they wanted 2.5k for a middle of the tier 2ch blackvue cam.

    For that a little bit more, you can usually get a 2 ch top of the line blackvue, thinkware cam plus battery pack which gives you around 24 hr power after car is turned off. Problem with hardwiring to car battery, it will drain the battery and not as long on time.

    Plus I go through cars pretty often, so I reinstall them in my new cars.

  • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 12:44

    Quote from dealer

    DASHCAM-FRT $700
    MOUNT-DASHCAM $20
    SD-CARD $80
    DASHCAM DASHCAM-REAR $180
    ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS $85

    https://accessories.mercedes-benz.com/en-DK/accessories/pass…

    • MS Paint on 06/01/2024 - 13:04
      +3

      Overpriced junk. Get some quotes from reputable installers to get a legit system. MB app integration is just a gimmick and a misleading selling point.

      • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 19:33

        Thanks. I thought so too. Will get a quote from other reputable automobile.

  • ass3ts on 06/01/2024 - 13:00

    If you bought the car new and want to keep them all 'genuine' (which is arguably also better for the resale value), then get that Merc one. Keep in mind that Mercedes-Benz dashcam is nowhere near the specs of the best aftermarket dashcams on the market, it doesn't even record in QHD, let alone 4K.

  • Hydralyte on 06/01/2024 - 17:02

    Just get the Merc one if you plan on selling the car later.

  • dtc on 06/01/2024 - 18:35
    +1

    As a ‘first off google’ comparison, $800 fully installed here https://www.sydneydashcams.com.au/shop/product/78706/gnet-sy… for a much better camera. I’m sure other places you can get cheaper options. There is a $350 saving already without even trying (if you are in Sydney)

  • bloom on 06/01/2024 - 18:57
    +1

    $100k car and questioning a $1k dash cam…
    Just pretend it’s $1k extra on the next service, you won’t even notice

    • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 19:30

      Ha ha. Yeah… you are so right.

    • fossilgem on 06/01/2024 - 20:10

      I guess my ozbargain spririt was running very low when i bought the car and now it’s running very high so looking at this $$ spend differently ! 😀

  • NirajSS on 09/01/2024 - 14:36

    Have had no issue with Viofo Dashcam. We used a129 pro duo since 2019 using with sandisk extreme pro microSD. Need to ensure you format the microsd card through Pc or dash cam itself, select sensitivity of motion detection, loop recording, update firmware once in a while, set up emergency recording. There are quite a few newer models now.

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