Five years ago, the dashcam saved me about $3500.00 when my daughter (was a new driver back then) 's car was hit and the other more experienced driver was jumping up and down claiming that my daughter hit her car. She even filed claim against my insurance for damages by pointing out that my daughter was an inexperienced driver. She was loud and demanding! After I viewed the dashcam footage, I called her insurance up and told them that the all accident was on film. I sent the video clip to the other's driver's insurance company and they admitted fault, paid for my car, and the most satisfaction was... I was able to shut up the other driver's mouth right up.

Here are some added benefits I have found: If you have your screen on at night and someone wants to bully you on the road, when they pull up beside you they suddenly change their mind when they see the camera. This has happened to me and the wife coming home late night night. Also, when filling up at the gas station I am not approached by people hardly ever anymore. I think you will see it really does make a difference.

SD cards don't differ only by capacity, but also by read / write speeds - that's what card classes designate. The higher the resolution that the camera records, the more information (bytes) per second has to be stored. And this dashcam needs to record from 3 sources on the same SD card! That's why you can't simply use cheap SD cards with dashcams, they tend to require expensive ones. Especially dashcams of higher quality.

The fact they sent this and you did not hold back on the negatives. Like the fact you aren't a shill. Nice job.

This has became my favorite channel. I’m a Toyota fanatic and car care nut fan boy!!

Late to the party, but a pro tip, as I've noticed many questions on one particular subject: Plate visibility. Read the plate number and give a description of the make/model/color of the car and any other important info. The dashcam will record your voice and this will be helpful, especially with hit n run accidents. Peace✌️😎

A nice bonus if the passenger-cam part of the dashcam, has the motion sensor recording function during parking mode. This would help capture those vandalism cases as they peek through the side of the car to see if there's anything to steal or to scratch your car doors.

I had the cheap xiaoyi yi dashcam when it caught my first accident. I was not at fault and that video helped my case tremendously. I upgraded to the viofo a119 v3 and have been using it for nearly a year now.

The break light reflection is actually a good thing to have the moment on camera when you started breaking. Could be very helpful in court...

I canceled my order , no SD card. No Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity . Have to purchase separately a device so you can record 24 hours. No in app for phone. What rip off . Thanks for the review . You saved me a lot of money .

Russians seem to adopted dashcams early... Considering what I've seen, they were smart to do so. 😀

I went out and got my first dash cam after I nearly got into an accident caused by a school bus when they made an illegal turn. Then it would’ve been a game of he said she said had there been a collision. So far I don’t regret getting a dash cam at all and I used it a few days ago to get some really cool lightning shots from a storm when I was driving home from work.

They key is if it keeps working over time - sub zero nights in the winter and 130° interior temperatures in the summer, inside the car. Reading reviews, that is what separates the really good cameras from the rest. If you have an accident and it wasn't working, it is all a total waste of time and money.

Yes! I have been using this DashCam N4 model for more than two years now. How I wish 4k is available for this co.

1987: *batteries not included 2021: *SD card not included Great review though!

Thank you so much! Very informative, the pros, the cons, straight to the point

I have an Auckey Dr02 dash cam same problem with SD card. I used a SanDisk card in it and it did the same thing. I got a 128gb Samsung pro servilance type SD card and it's been working good.

Very good 3 way recording camera. Specially it is recording back view of the vehicle. I will probably buy one.

This review is very helpful brother! Thank you for making a video and the discount code!

Thanks for the review! I think a suction cup wouldn't stick on rear window due to defogger lines.🤔 Adhesive mount is a better option in this case.

Thanks for the review, and I'm looking forward to your next livestream!

You just saved me so much frustration with the SanDisk information. I just found it in the manual.....I should read then before install I guess lol. Thanks again 👍

Another great video. There are some cameras that have a parking mode that turns on the camera when parked and the car is off. This is a cool feature because it can act as a surveillance camera and record when someone bumps into your car while parked in a parking lot like Walmart, Target, etc. I checked, the VanTrue N4 3 also has this parking mode feature!

This looks like a great camera setup with excellent video quality!! Hopefully it stays that way and doesn’t get glitchy or anything. Not too bad of a price for three cameras as well!!

The Sandisk thing might be due to transfer rate..if uou see uhs or ultra high speed innthe description of the card it should work, regardless of brand. Also v30 somewhere on the card indicates its good enough...butnthey are like around 10 dollars more for the same capacity. Great review as always!

Good review man...but just so you know, most other reviewers i watch say 1080p isnt that great for getting license plates. They say 4k or 8k is better. Apparently getting license plates is a big deal... Good night vision and stabilization though.

my favorite mechanic youtube guy is also a Christian! oh my... God bless brother

I installed it too. Another con would be the short pry tool it comes with; when you need to tuck in the cable specially for the rear camera, you will definitely need a longer pry

I'm looking for one with wireless and a app so I can download load it to my phone to show the cops and email footage to insurance company. You should review the Blackvue cams also.

Dear Car Care Nut, I’m the proud owner of a 2021 Avalon Hybrid. I have enjoyed learning about this amazing automobile through your videos. My sweet wife gave me a VanTrue N4 for Christmas. I’d like to hard-wire this camera but your videos have cautioned me about the electrical system of my Avalon. Do you have any advice on utilizing the fuse block to power my camera? Thanks in advance for your attention to my request. Sincerely, A Long Time Fan.

A dash cam is a good idea. I was in a minor accident last summer. My insurance company and the police agreed the accident was the other drivers fault but not citation was issued. The other party thought that wasn't so and they and their insurance didn't want to pay. The case was taken all the way to arbitration with both insurance companies. In the end they declared it no fault because neither party could prove who was at the stop sign first. If I would have had a video I would have had that proof and saved a claim on my record and $500 deductible. I have one now.

installation video please!

Hi Ahmed, just thinking about buying one. But this one is expensive. It would be great if you demonstrated with the cheapest one also. So people could choose one according to their financial capacity. But I like your channel. The way you explain is easily understandable.

Well, I eat my words. Bought one after my wife almost got nailed at an intersection. The car in front of her got hit by a Toyota Tacoma truck that ran a red light then took off without stopping. When the light turned green for her, the car in front immediately took off while my wife and I usually wait a few seconds in case of someone running the red light. Poor BMW M4, looked like a total loss.

The manufacturer should make that known that the memory card is not part of the kit when buying on line. Also, the SanDisk card won't work. Nice quality pictures. Pricey. I had a vehicle camera several years ago, only went about 2 years, and I really needed it about 1 1/2 years ago.

The Car Care Nut: Any chance you can offer a video showing some quick installs for some of the newer Toyota vehicles? My 2016 Camry Hybrid after going through 2 different High rated dash cams (Same Brand) power supplies failed. One failed in 2 days, there flag ship failed a week later when I was playing around with the screen saver settings and left it alone for a couple minutes, then just went out and never worked again. Now I have a Garmin RV 75 with a 1080P cam. Not the quality of my other dash cam, but after 3 weeks, it works like a champ at $410 bucks. Sorry, can you offer any quick installations on some of these hybrids and other vehicles that installing cams can be a bit tricky to say the least. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Kenny

Nice Camera. Thanks for reviewing and the heads up if you get it byosd (bring your own SD) as long as it's not scandisk.

Pass, there are other better options out there that uses San Disk. Thanks for the review!

Glue seems better. Sure the suction mount might be good for a car rental, or for an initial use, but overtime in hot weather, you’d want to get a glue mount for the front so it doesn’t lose suction.

$50 for a 256Gb is not bad at all and you do not NEED one that big. A 64 or 128 is just fine.

Great video, I take your recommendations seriously . So far everything has turned out good. I will probably get this camera also.

Tell your Toyota to install all cameras for this from the factory ;)

The inside room Cam can rotate up & Down , but cant turn towards the door to make a video outside the door , as Blueskysea B2W . So please make type of Cam that could make a video inside room as well as outside the front doors too . That can rotate horizontally too instead vertical up & Down .

It must be said, I've been saying this for decades about small to mid-sized guitar companies... While they charge $280 for common folks on Amazon, they're giving away free ones and possibly paying for the placement. Since these Chinese manufacturers pretty much copy each other, many factories will just relabel the products and you will find this very same thing under a different brand name at a much better price. Plus, there's a complaint about the mounting system being integrated with the power supply or something that I read in one of the reviews. You could literally buy three units to replicate what this product has (ahead, behind, passenger cabin) and pay considerably less! Something I have been thinking about is a GPS unit with a dash cam integrated. I have also seen head units that offer radio, Bluetooth audio, GPS and a DVR function for any cameras that you connect. While that is very intriguing, I wonder if the memory card would survive a serious accident as well as a loose camera that might fly around but survive well enough that law enforcement could grab the card out of it. Ahmed, next time you get a product like that, do what Grandpa Scotty Kilmer used to do... Demand extras to be given away to your viewers. Remember "Mechanic Monday?" He would talk about something and give one or more away. Between Ahmed (hands on tutorials, advice, car features and reviews), Toyota Maintenance with Peter (or is it Piotr?) and Scotty, my Toyota vocabulary has grown exponentially!

AMD, that dash cam looks alright but that it works in a car off (not moving, parking)

Thanks!

Good review. Two important points: Can you read the license plates day and night, front and back? Second, does it have a car off impact record mode?

Would hardwiring it into a R4Prime XSE work well? I assume most of the slots are already in use. And would always-on risk the battery setup since there's a minimum for the hybrid engine to function?

I got a dashcam on my car too, but these cameras seem to have a hard time reading license plate unless it's in the face.

Thank you!

I enjoy your videos! Great content!

O yea, the old Hinsdale Oasis on the Tri State just before the Stevenson. That is, before Illinois Tollway Authority demolished it

Very good review. Thanks a lot.

please make an installation video of a dahcam on toyotas. thanks for all the videos. they really helped me decide what car to buy.

Looks like a quality dash cam that a first time dash cam buyer should look into.

Many car cams are fussy with the class of memory card,some only like class 10 or class 8....just a heads up out there guys n girls.

How clear does the licence plates appear in the front and rear camera? Some cameras don’t show the plates that well😃

Great review! I'll have to check it out myself

I do not have this model. However I do have the Vantrue N2 Pro in my car and the X4 in my truck. They have saved me from 4 false Tickets from the Columbus, Ohio Police(they like to falsely stop you and make up charges) and the one in my car got me and the neighborhood a crystal clear pic of a thief who was stealing from vehicles as the one in my car stays powered all the time but the power outlets in my Tundra don't supply power when the truck is turned off (If you have a solution for this please let me know) Also the only thing I will ding these Vantrue's for is I can't get clear images of License plate numbers.

Discount code is no longer good, this company should honor the code as long as the video is up. Thanks for the video review, just the info i needed.

Most cameras don't come with memory cards, so that's not unexpected. They could include a small 16GB card and raise the price by $10... but 99% of buyers would upgrade to a larger card.

I have the 4k version. Although I don't record in 4k (on sale when I bought it so it was cheaper). Love it, video quality is great. You just need a high speed SD card. With decent space too. I have a 256gb one

You are not kidding about people speeding by you in the fast lane! The video looks really good! Is there a way to install the rear camera if your window is completely tinted? I bought 2 cameras that were supposed to be real good. 1 lasted 3 days till the power supply inside the device failed. The 2nd which was their most expensive with a discount of $100 bucks off and was $400 lasted about a week plugged into my cigarette lighter. I was using the screen saver playing around with that and a minute later the screen went black and never came back. Same power supply issue and the brand has all these great reviews. I have a Garmin RV 785 I tried to use as a Navigator / Camera in my Camry 16. Great build quality had it for 4 months now. Never had it go out except when its sitting in the sun most of the day and comes on and shuts off due to over heating, but still works good. Very durable. Looking for something different because software is rather poor. Can find most locations, maps are a good 5 years behind and it still treats even after setting it up in car mode still wants to take you for long ways around to get to your destination. I been thinking about either selling it and getting I hope a good cam setup like what you have that is reliable, or just turning it into a camera only and going to Apple Maps especially the new iOS 15 that have incredible mapping details and is so much better updated. Always value your opinion, AMD. Thanks again for a great video!

Try the thinkware instead 4k.

While not looking at this camera, due to the "talented" drivers in Middle Tennessee where I live, I am going to invest in a dashcam for my next car. My question to you sir is I have located the parts I need to do a clean installation without wires hanging all over my dash. If am going to run wires through the interior panels of the vehicle (in this case the one behind the rearview mirror) do I need to have a professional do the installation?

I was just going to buy one and the discount code doesn't work... :(

Hi AMD! This is not a dash cam related question. I want to buy a car for doing pizza delivery part time. Which car do you suggest is best for that? Also between Corolla and Camry, is one better than the other?

yes I didn't like that I had to buy an SD card either.

Great video! I want to use the discount code. But find out I can’t apply when I check out from Amazon

Hi Expert, how can i prevent the mounting falling off the window sometimes, especially parking under the sun? Thanks.

Does it protect the vehicle when you are out of the vehicle

Glad I don’t live in Chicago. You need to move to Texas. You would love it and we would welcome you here.

Great review. I just installed mine.

Great video, a few question and one recommendation. A video suggestion, an installation on a Toyota, RAV4 maybe? Also, since it is connected to the battery, mine, 12 Volt, does it shut off and does it come with a sensor whick can turn it on if something happens around the car, thief, vandalism, etc.? How was it to install with all the wiring? Easy, difficult, etc... Thanks :-)

Nice job and video like always

Nice review. Do you recommend for or against using hardwire kits to tap into fuse box for 24/7 monitoring? My current setup I'm using a USB power bank to power my dashcam when not in use but the summer time I worry that it gets too hot to leave it in the car.

How do you setup the parking mode? Mine’s not working. I’ve already enabled G-sensor and parking mode!

there's a hardwire kit that you can purchase. would you recommend this item to a toyota hybrid car? or would it drain the battery of the car?

Ive been looking for a good car cam.. however... how do i mount a rear camera on a Tundra with a full sliding rear window??

Question - you said you didn't edit the video at all, but the playback is not real-time. It's maybe 3x(?) based on the clock in the bottom left corner. Maybe I missed the part of the video where you covered it?

My 2 questions are......1) Granted, not "everything" online is accurate, however, from what I've read, in a majority of states, it is illegal to have anything attached to your windshield. Yes, we understand that MANY people have phone mounts, GPS, etc. there anyway. Does this model come with a dashboard mount? If not, the only thing I can think of is to find a some type of heavy bean bag, and cradle the unit into that, but still, I would imagine the thing sliding around on the dash would be an issue. 2) Has anyone used this thing across 4 seasons? Mostly worried about how it holds up after a summer of 100 days of 130 degree temperatures, as, even if you have a garage at home, a majority of people's vehicles are outside in the elements 8, 10, 12 hours per day at work.

could i wire this to a fuse in my kickpanel?

Not even two days with mine and I realized that the recording jumps on time and skips some parts. like I will drive for 4 miles and it will record for 2 miles and jump right away to 3 miles and the time will jump from 2:05 to 2:25 on the video. what if I have an accident between then ? Have you had this such issue?

Here is a great one at half the price I have. 70mai 4K Dash Cam A800S

My son-in-law drives for Uber and has one. He's, already witnessed two red-light runners involved in accidents, one with injuries and the cops were very appreciative when he offered them footage from his camera.

Thanks for the review AMD! I had a question in regards to another after market accessory if I may: after market seat warmers on second row passenger seats - in case of a hybrid like Highlander where battery is right beneath those seat, is it safe to install an after market seat warmer there that won't transfer heat to battery? Also, is it a good idea to add some kind of cover like a tarp to the battery under the seat to insulate the battery from this warmth and also from any water that might find its way through the seat?

How long does your camera run before the battery drains and the camera shuts off when hard wired in parking mode with motion detection on?

Hey, the question I have is not about the dash camera, but I'm sure you know the answer too. LOL 😆 What shocks brand would you recommend for an older 2001 Toyota Sienna for the rear end?

Please help **My 2018 Camry Hybrid LE doesn’t make the Locking and unlocking beeps anymore!!** Hi, I have the N2 Pro since 2018 and I hooked it up with a OBD port connector ( bought it separately from vantrue for ~$20 ) so that it could also record while parked. Unfortunately that cord was sliced partially by a guy who changed to my inspection sticker. So once in a while the connection would get lost and then come back after a little nudge. Then one day I noticed my car did not make that locking & unlocking doors beeps anymore, neither does it make the sound if try to lock the door with my windows open or my keys were inside when. I tried going through the settings but even with the settings turned “on” I would not hear those beeping sounds. I don’t know if there was a short circuit that blew a fuse which controls those beeping noises. I’ve been meaning to write this to you for a while now but since your channel have grown from 60K to almost half a million subscribers (Congratulations 🎉).. I was a little hesitant. But if you read this message please help me out because I couldn’t find any other solution so far. Thank You 🙏.

now I understand why there are cigarette lighter socket at the rear of new vehicles

are u able to see car plates behind and in front of you? how far ahead would u say plate visibility on camera is visible?

How does this fit in the 5gen 4runner

Question: when this camera connected to the car , how many continuous hours of driving can be stored on each SD card ? I am an Uber driver with 10-12 hours daily on the road without turning my engine off. Does it mean I must change SD Card every few hours ? Thanks.

Have you heard about the fitcam dashcams for toyota cars?

For $300 for that picture quality and an sd card which I think the price for the card is outrageous but oh well I'd still pay all that money for it looks and sounds worth it

What the world needs.. more cameras watching us!

Link to Amazon doesn't work

Hey, look like you're in Chicagoland area. Would you recommend me a shop to install this camera? I'm also planning to install the hardwire kit which is used for the parking mode in case someone backs up or break into your car while you're not around. Great video! Thanks in advance!

Hi! Love your videos! Have you seen scenarios where people ruined their batteries hardwiring Dashcams on Toyotas? Thinking about getting one with parking mode but reading that it will drain my battery's life significantly. Any tips would be appreciated!

How does the dashcam compare to the dashcam that can be ordered on a new 4runner?