Understanding dash cams
Abby Wingett | 20th June 2023 | 5 minutes to read
Protecting your family is everyone's number one priority. We have all seen near misses or unpredictability of other drives whether you are a passenger or in the drivers seat. One of the best ways to protect your family on the road is with the video evidence that a dash camera provides.
Feel that sense of ease with a dash cam, making sure you are covered in the event of an accident and creating a perfect finish to your vehicle with in-car tech to capture every moment on the road.
With so many different dash cams out there, you'll need to understand the features and benefits of the products on the market to make the right purchase:
What Are the Benefits of a Dash Camera?
Dash cameras are popular for a reason. Just like when you purchase a phone, you usually purchase a phone case to protect it, and considering how much more you pay for your car than your phone, you should be protecting your vehicle as well.
A dash camera is commonly also known as a DVRs or a dash cam. A dash cam is an small camera that is mounted on the inside of the windscreen. These can be mounted on the front, rear or both windscreens. A dash camera is designed to record video footage in front and behind your car for additional security when driving, parking in public, or storing the car at home.
The Benefits of a Dash Cam Include:
- Providing you with evidence if involved in a car accident
- Preventing car park damage
- Recording entire road trips
- Recording near misses, irresponsible and reckless driving
- Benefitting the public when information is required around recently visited locations during local investigations
There are no disadvantages to having a dash camera installed in your car; in fact, it will provide you with the confidence to get on-road and leave the car parked somewhere new, knowing you have a dash camera recording everything.
Why Should I Buy a Dash Cam?
You've seen them on the news, crime shows on TV, and even viral sensations on social media platforms, but what is all the fuss when it comes to having a dashcam hooked up to your car? As the eyes on your dashboard, dash cams record everything that unfolds in front or behind your car as you're driving so that even in the heat of the moment, no information or detail is left undocumented. Dash cams provide a number of benefits and can:
- Protect against false accusations
- Save money on not-at-fault claims
- Maintain your no claims history
- Reduce the time to settle an insurance claim
- Monitor employees for additional safety
- Proof of driver for traffic violations
- Additional home security
For a deeper insight into the benefits of dash camera ownership and why you need one, let's take a look at some of the major reasons to get a dash cam.
Have Cold, Hard Evidence of a Car Accident
This is the number one reason that people buy and install dash cams in their cars. Whether you or another road user is involved in a collision, your dash cam can record every moment of the event including the details leading up to the crash.
Whether you need to prove that a collision wasn't your fault, take note of license plates or even provide evidence of road signs to contest incorrect traffic offences, a dash cam is the only truly legal, fool-proof way to record the necessary info.
Without proper video evidence, the other driver may claim that the fault was entirely yours even if this was not the case. A dashboard camera is your best friend and the most effective method of proof when it comes to collisions.
Prevent Car Park Damage
With the correct dash cam set up and necessary features (we will go into this later), you can record evidence even when your car is switched off and parked. Have you ever walked out to your car in the car park to find scratches or dents with no note or evidence of who caused damage to your beloved car?
With loop recording or g-force sensor equipped dashboard cameras from companies like XView, you can record important details of pesky motorists who damage your parked car and have them repaired without spending your hard-earned dollars.
Record Your Entire Road Trip
If you're fond of costal road trips or camping adventures in the mountains, you can use your dash cam to record a point-of-view video of the entire drive and transform it into a permanent memory. For those with an extra creative touch and some video editing know-how, you can even add this video to more footage for a complete documentary of your trip to share with friends and family! For this application, we recommend investing in a dash cam with great resolution capabilities, so the image doesn't go blurry when viewed on the big screen. A 4K-capable dash cam will do wonders here.
Report Bad Drivers Who Are Breaking the Law
We've all seen people disobeying speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs or even littering. With use of your phone while driving illegal, it's difficult to record important details to bring these drivers to justice. With a dash cam you can easily recall the necessary information to report reckless and irresponsible drivers all in the name of making the roads safer.
Instantly Capture Photos at the Scene of a Crash
Whether you need to document photos of the damage after a car crash, send a photo to your mechanic when broken down on the side of the road or even just take some happy snaps on your road trip, some dash cams are equipped with a digital display and photo mode.
Dash cams with photo mode put a high-quality, compact, digital camera right in the palm of your hand so you can record detailed evidence of any traffic mishaps or holiday highlights.
Pick Up a Dash Cam From Repco Now
If you want to protect your investment and have a witness on your windscreen, we recommend Repco to be your number one choice. Stocking premium brands such as Blackvue, Xview, and Nextbase providing you with not just quality and reliable dash cameras, but our staff can provide you with knowledgeable information ensuring you get the right camera.
Head to your local Repco store or shop our full range online from the convenience of your home.