Dash Cam

The Technology that has been safeguarding the reputations and insurance policies of good drivers in Russia for many years is now beginning to take the UK by storm. Our roads are by no means accident-free, and fitting a dash cam to your car can help reduce your insurance premiums and offer you peace of mind when it comes to disputes over liability in an accident.

Driving has pulled together a number of leading examples, from basic video recording models to top-of-the-range dash cams with multiple cameras, accident sensors and the ability to record your speed and location by GPS. Our detailed findings are below, with the models tested in order of price (lowest to highest) so this is the best place to come for information on the top dash cams currently available.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau estimates that 30,000 "crash for cash" incidents for example, when a driver slams on their brakes to make a following car hit them take place every year. Dash cams can help insurers identify fraudulent claims and determine who is at fault, so some offer a discount for drivers who have one installed, as long as they agree to provide footage on request (check with your insurer to see if a deal is available with your chosen dash cam).

Bear in mind that police will get involved if someone has been injured in an accident, they have the power to seize footage, which may be used as evidence.

Dash cams are smarter than your basic video camera. You could attached a forward-facing GoPro or Dog cam to your windscreen and record your whole journey in one long file, but what if you run out of space on your memory card before the end of the journey? Dash cams get round the problem by splitting the video into small chunks, usually video files of 1-3 minutes. When the memory card is full, the oldest file will be deleted to make room for a new file, meaning it will always record.

However, important files can be locked and protected from deletion, either manually (by pressing a button on the device) or in most cases automatically if the device detects a sudden change in speed (because of an accident or emergency stop). Although the oldest video clips are deleted automatically to make way for new footage as the dash cam records, you may find that the protected (emergency recording) files build up over time and eventually fill the card, perhaps causing an error message to appear. For this reason, it's best to format the memory card once every couple of weeks or so. In most cases, you will be able to do this via the dash cam's menu.

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Xiaomi 70Mai ($149.99)

Introducing the 70mai HD Dash Cam DVR. Just as a falcon has extraordinary eye sight and clarity, so does the CMOS image sensor (night vision). But it doesn't stop there, add a bunch of features and unparalleled customer support and we guarantee you will be driving safely with a smile on your face.

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Easy Installation :

The Loop Cycle Recording is designed automatically overwrite the oldest unlocked files and keep the TF card in the normal working state; capture every new moment of your journey. Included is a 10 feet (3.5m) power cord that you run through the interior of your cabin, pictured below, so no pesky wires or cords obstruct your view.

Full HD 1920x1080 Recording at 30 fps, Begins Recording as Soon as Car Moves
Motion Detection Recording When Parked, Wide 130 Degree Angle of Recording View
Upgraded Sony IMX307 image sensor (high HD night vision)
f/2.0 Six-Glass Lens with Night-Vision, WDR Enhanced Image Quality, HD Photo
G-Sensor Capture Mode
Local Manufactural Warranty.

Fully Adjustable Dash Cam :

With our swivel ball joint mount you will have the ability to turn the F170 HD to virtually any direction needed. This feature also allows for endless angles to record whereas most DVRs are stationary. Getting pulled over? Turn the camera towards you to get everything on record. Someone tailgating you? Turn it towards the rear windshield to get it all on tape just in case.

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4.0 inch LCD Screen Dash Cam :

Not all DVR's are created equally. Ours fortunately was created with a built in 2.7 inch LCD screen. This offers two valuable features, to see what you are recording and to be able to change a setting in your vehicle without the hassle of hooking it to the computer to change anything. Actually three, you can also playback video with sound and pictures on the LCD screen.

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Tyres Air Pump

70mai A400 Dash Cam (MYR255)

The road is a wild place, where anything can happen. ..Anything! Which is why it’s a good idea to record your ride with the Drive HD Dash Camera by GC4653. Now, you’ve got evidence. Unbelievably funny footage. And all kinds of other great stuff too. Never miss a moment again with the 145 FOV WDR (night vision) 70mai A400 Dash Camera.

Description :

Designed in compact form factor the CDR 820 utilizes Continuous Loop Recording, which automatically overwrites the oldest footage when the memory card gets full. It also features a motion sensor for automatic recording while driving, as well as a G-Sensor, which senses sudden acceleration and collisions to automatically capture and protect critical footage surrounding an accident. The CDR 820 features 1440P Full HD Video and include an 32GB or 64GB memory card so that they are ready to use straight out of the box.

Full HD Recording :

Records everything you see in 1440P Full HD (2560x1440).

Ultra Compact Size :

Makes for discreet and clean installation.

1.5” LCD Screen, 118 degrees Viewing Angle :

Additional video playback on your TV or computer. Crystal clear video that matches Drive HD’s best performance identifying license plates at long range.

Easy Installation :

Includes an 32GB/64GB MicroSD memory card so the unit is ready to use out-of- the-box.

Features :

1440P Full HD records everything you see in 1440P Full HD Video
Ultra compact size. Makes for discreet and clean installation
2.0 inch LCD screen. Additional video playback on your TV or computer
145 degrees viewing angle. Crystal clear video that matches Drive HD’s best performance identifying license plates at long ranges
Easy installation, includes an 32GB/64GB MicroSD memory card so the unit is ready out-of-the-box
Work with RC09 rear cam (sold separately) - Dual Channel