Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

[RobG]

Need to get a critical tune-up, but don't trust the factory techs not to Ferris Bueller your ride? If you live in the UK and drive an Audi, you'll have technology on your side. Following a successful pilot program, the German manufacturer's outfitting each Audi Centre in Britain with helmet cameras and two-way radios to let customers monitor the entire job. While this sounds fantastic from a consumer standpoint, you'll see mechanics and IT professionals in the audience sadly shaking their heads -- if you've ever had to explain a technical product to an Average Joe who thinks they know better than yourself, you'll understand there are certain disadvantages to this idea.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/a...r-mechanics-p/

[R_Ethug]

Re: Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

wow! i can already hear the cursing working on a b5 LOL

[Mister T]

Re: Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

If I was a tech I'd be sending a mail bomb to whoever came up with this idea.

[RONDAL]

Re: Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

worst idea ever

[bitskyline]

Re: Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

there is nothing worse then having a customer over your shoulder watching you work on their vehicle...

how ever I do stream some installs live on Ustream if its cool, like a big system install on a boat or working on a demo vehicle.

[canuck699]

Re: Audi Cam lets you watch the entire repair from your mechanic's point of view

I think this is a great idea. Your tech can actually show you what he means when something breaks or isn't right during a repair. Would be nice for everyshop to have this but i think it's awesome Audi is going ahead with something like this.