Dashcam Installation - How long does it take and why 'Luxury Cars' cost more
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An unprofessional installation without any workmanship guarantee can be done in an hour. It's your choice.
At Dashcam Expert Australia, we are trained to perform and deliver a lifetime workmanship warranty for our customers.
A standard 2-channel dashcam installation takes an average of 2 hours to complete a clean, professional, and safe installation.
- 4-door sedan: 1.5~2 hours
- 5-door hatchback: 2~2.5 hours
- SUV: 2.5~3 hours
- MPV: 3 hours+
- Adding an auxiliary battery: +1 hour
- Setup of LTE modules: +0.5 hour
- Specialty, Luxury, Sports Cars: min. 3 hours (e.g., Porsche 911 Turbo)
[Mass vs. Luxury Car Brands]
So why are Luxury cars more expensive to install a dashcam?
- More time is needed to install and hardwire a dashcam on a luxury car
- Luxury cars are more sophisticated and require an expert in assessing, and carefully planning on approaching the electrical system as well as professional handling of the interior trim
- If you own a luxury car, you'd want it done the right way
Korean and Japanese cars are generally mass-branded and built with less complexity. As a result, they take less time to install than other European cars.
Lexus and Genesis (luxury brands) require more effort and care as their interior trim is built and fitted with an upper level of quality parts.
[Comparing mass-branded vs. luxury branded hatchbacks]
For example, a Hyundai i30 or a Toyota Corolla hatchback takes around 2 hours to hardwire a Viofo A229 Pro 4K 2-channel.
However, an Audi A3 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback takes 2.5 hours to hardwire a Viofo A229 Pro 4K 2-channel.
Why? Believe it or not, European cars demand higher sophistication and care. The fuse box layout can be different on model year and code configuration. Some European brands use pins, clips, and bolts that can only be used once. It can't be re-used!
Our installation pricing is simple and pretty much covers all vehicle types.
For any questions, contact us via chat or e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Team DEA (Dashcam Expert Australia)