Insurance scams are on the rise in the UK and with this comes the need for better ways to prove who was at fault in the event of an accident. No matter how good at driving you may be, it is best to be prepared for others to be less than perfect on the road.
Worried about your car getting scratched in a car park? With cameras filming 24/7, you can find out exactly what happens when you are not around.
By installing a dash cam you will never miss a moment, safe in the knowledge that anything happening in or around your car is being documented.
Seeing as cameras seem to be added to pretty much everything nowadays, such as games consoles and mobile phones, it seems only natural that cars should get the same treatment.
This simple bit of kit offers peace of mind, safety and legal protection; since a car is many people’s most valuable asset doesn’t it make perfect sense to equip it with this effective technology?
If you do catch the illegal actions of others on camera, this evidence can potentially be used in court and get the facts straight following a collision.
There is a dash cam to suit every budget and they are available with a whole range of options and additional extras. You might choose a simple, single lens camera that, once mounted on the windscreen, will record the road ahead. Alternatively, there are multiple lens models that can be fitted to the front and rear windscreen to film the road in both directions.
Some cameras have even sound recording, night vision, built in GPS and, for added security, vehicle owners can also opt for interior recording.
They are a smart investment and have so many uses other than recording illegal activity. For example, dash cams can come in handy if you are lending your car to someone or leaving it with a mechanic, as you will be able to see exactly what happened if it does happen to be returned with a scratch or two.
No longer just for police cars, the dash cam is gaining popularity among all drivers, as can be seen from the hundreds of videos online showing near-misses and accidents on roads all over the world.
Cyclists have been using helmet cameras for years, do you think it’s about time more drivers followed their lead and got themselves a dash cam?
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