mandasol
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I was parked in a parking lot with my engine off checking some messages before getting out, then I hear a bang on my passenger side. The car next to me banged their door in my car. The driver didn't even bother to take a look and got in her car and was ready to leave. I got out and had to get her attention and I pointed out the door ding. She totally denied it. I told her I was inside the car when it happened. She denied it again. She then closed her door and drove off. I got a picture of her license plate just in case but I knew that wasn't going to be enough proof, thankfully I checked my dashcam footage and got video (and audio) of everything.
Here she is on the left. I have her face in one screenshot as well, and the footage shows her door opening then hitting my car and you hear a loud bang and my car shakes.
This is her driving off in her white cargo van (on the right). I blurred her tag but I have perfectly clear images of it.
The damage.
It's a small dent but the paint is cracked so paintless dent repair won't work for this.
I did call the cops and filed a report.
Edit:
I was asked about my camera and install so here are some pictures with install tips.
My camera is a Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam, usually sells for $199.99, but often goes on sale for $149.99, takes up to 256GB microSD card (need to format in camera).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742J69SQ
Hardwire kits make is very easy to install. I believe every manufacturer has a hardwire kit these days. I used one with a low voltage battery protection in line, with an add-a-fuse included.
Vantrue 10ft Mini USB 12V-24V to 5V Dash Cam Hardwire Kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G9WTWB9
Suction cups sucks, so mounted with the mirror mount.
Vantrue Dash Cam Rearview Mirror Mount for Vantrue N2 Pro
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H3VQDZQ
I have mine mounted just under the mirror to get full front and interior view.
Side view of the mount. The mount I have attaches to the mirror stalk. I tucked the wire up the same way the factory wires go. Now that I see if from this angle I guess I could tight up the slack on the cable.
There is a small panel in the middle that pops out pretty easily and you can route the cable up to the headliner. Just tuck the cable under the headliner, there's plenty of room up there to just tuck it in with your fingers. Keep going all the way to the driver's door.
What it looks like when you pop off that little panel. There's plenty of room for the cable to run up this way.
I brought the cable out to this seam on the A pillar and tucked it in the seam. I didn't have to remove the A pillar trim there was enough give to get the wire in there and stay hidden.
The black rubber weather sealing trim slides off so you can pull up on it and run the wire down to the fuse panel.
Underneath the cable can go straight into the fuse panel.
I used the add a fuse to take the place of an existing fuse (red cable). Take the factory fuse out and put it in the open slot on the add-a-fuse and then put the whole thing back in the open slot. No splicing or tapping anywhere. I believe I used the fuse for the interior lighting.
I connected the ground to the closest bolt. I just plopped the extra cable in there. I guess I could zip tie it down.
And that's it. Even for my first time it only took maybe 20 minutes and most of that was unpacking the camera and accessories. I ordered another camera and installed it in my wife's SUV and it took less than 10 minutes.
Here she is on the left. I have her face in one screenshot as well, and the footage shows her door opening then hitting my car and you hear a loud bang and my car shakes.
This is her driving off in her white cargo van (on the right). I blurred her tag but I have perfectly clear images of it.
The damage.
It's a small dent but the paint is cracked so paintless dent repair won't work for this.
I did call the cops and filed a report.
Edit:
I was asked about my camera and install so here are some pictures with install tips.
My camera is a Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam, usually sells for $199.99, but often goes on sale for $149.99, takes up to 256GB microSD card (need to format in camera).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742J69SQ
Hardwire kits make is very easy to install. I believe every manufacturer has a hardwire kit these days. I used one with a low voltage battery protection in line, with an add-a-fuse included.
Vantrue 10ft Mini USB 12V-24V to 5V Dash Cam Hardwire Kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G9WTWB9
Suction cups sucks, so mounted with the mirror mount.
Vantrue Dash Cam Rearview Mirror Mount for Vantrue N2 Pro
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H3VQDZQ
I have mine mounted just under the mirror to get full front and interior view.
Side view of the mount. The mount I have attaches to the mirror stalk. I tucked the wire up the same way the factory wires go. Now that I see if from this angle I guess I could tight up the slack on the cable.
There is a small panel in the middle that pops out pretty easily and you can route the cable up to the headliner. Just tuck the cable under the headliner, there's plenty of room up there to just tuck it in with your fingers. Keep going all the way to the driver's door.
What it looks like when you pop off that little panel. There's plenty of room for the cable to run up this way.
I brought the cable out to this seam on the A pillar and tucked it in the seam. I didn't have to remove the A pillar trim there was enough give to get the wire in there and stay hidden.
The black rubber weather sealing trim slides off so you can pull up on it and run the wire down to the fuse panel.
Underneath the cable can go straight into the fuse panel.
I used the add a fuse to take the place of an existing fuse (red cable). Take the factory fuse out and put it in the open slot on the add-a-fuse and then put the whole thing back in the open slot. No splicing or tapping anywhere. I believe I used the fuse for the interior lighting.
I connected the ground to the closest bolt. I just plopped the extra cable in there. I guess I could zip tie it down.
And that's it. Even for my first time it only took maybe 20 minutes and most of that was unpacking the camera and accessories. I ordered another camera and installed it in my wife's SUV and it took less than 10 minutes.
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