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5 DASH CAMS THAT GIVE YOU EXTRA PEACE OF MIND WHILE DRIVING

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O ften a source of YouTube entertainment, dash cams continue to gain popularity among drivers for a few key reasons. Opportunities to become an online sensation aside, dash cam footage is frequently being used by insurance companies to determine who's at fault in the case of a collision. It's worth noting that some states like California have strict windshield obstacle laws, which prohibit "any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield." This means you won't be able to use most dash cams, which typically are mounted on your windshield with a suction mount 0r adhesive pad. Be sure to check your states laws before purchasing one. Unlike the others in our roundup, our fifth option below snaps onto your rearview mirror, so you won't be breaking the law if you have that kind. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Having a dash cam can give you the confidence of knowing that the facts will speak for themselves, r...

The best dash cam of 2018

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Y our guide to the latest and best dash cams of 2018. We review models from Nextbase, Garmin, Yi, Mio, DDPai, Thinkware and more. What's the best dash cam you can buy in the UK?  Jump straight to our full best dash cam list Your Buying Guide for the Best Dash Cams in 2018 Dash cams record video while you're driving so you have evidence if anything happens. Footage from dash cams is now accepted by some insurers to settle who was at fault in an accident and it’s also admissible in court. Here’s what to look out for so you can spend your money wisely. Some dash cams can also double as an action camera. Halfords charges £30 for dash cam fitting, but it's very easy to do it yourself, so long as you don't want it 'hard-wired'. How much do I need to spend? Prices range from around £20 to £200, so there's a model affordable for everyone. However, those cheapest models tend to have poor-quality lenses, and record low-resolution video which is unlikely to ...