If you’re on social media then you will certainly know how prevalent dash cameras have become right across Australia and even around the world, filming not only driving events and mishaps, but also capturing nasty accidents, mechanical failures, road rage and violence or even the odd extra-terrestrial event in the skies above. Many social pages post multiple videos and captures daily of funny acts or roadway disasters and have a huge following of people who chime in with their opinions and laughing emojis when something just doesn’t look right! If nothing else, these handy built-in or self-installed little cams have come a long way in capturing things all over or creating a small piece of mind knowing they have a little recording device capturing every move around them should something happen to them or their vehicle. Initially brought out to have installed in vehicles to aid in the form of accidents leading to insurance claims and whatnot, dash cams have now become an extremely common device that most vehicles come pre-fitted with, but if your vehicle doesn’t come with them as standard then they are easy enough to have installed, or even wire up by yourself. There are a wide range of vehicle cameras available on the market and all have different features and inclusions which make each individual model unique and perfect for different applications, occasions, and roadway events. From basic cameras that simply capture what’s in front of you and that’s that, to more expensive versions which also record speeds, GPS locations, time, date, and of course audio as well. Audio can go a long way in proving yourself wrong or right both in an accident or a road rage event, and can make it easier for insurance companies to decide whether or not you may have suffered from some sort of distraction from behind the wheel, either way be sure to check your audio before posting any funny videos to dash cam social pages, or the world might just hear your embarrassing stories or your karaoke version of your favourite chart song being belted out slightly off key. These windscreen cameras are widely used by many as a peace of mind in case of an accident or incident on the road, they can easily pull up the footage and hand it over to the authorities or show their insurance company to back their claims, which certainly makes it easier for decision-making on behalf of the authorities or insurance companies and allows the victims of these incidents to move freely throughout the process and know who is truly in the wrong or right.

Dash cameras can be easily installed via a 12V connections i.e. a cigarette plug. To avoid extra distractions or vision loss and keep your vehicle interior looking nice and sleek simply position your accident camera behind your revision mirror. Then to avoid entanglement or extra vision loss easily tuck the power wire underneath your vehicles interior windscreen frame.  To ensure your crash cam video quality doesn’t let you down when it comes time for an insurance claim be sure to shop around for high defection dash cam. An important tip to look for that you normally wouldn’t consider it the angle width of the camera lens. As the camera is forward facing you want to try and capture as much vison as possible. This will ensure the crash is visible but also probably more vital is capturing what lead to the crash. The best way to do this is selecting a HD Dash Cam with at with a 150 degree view or more.

Some car cameras come with a removable SD card that way you can leave your camera installed, whilst your simply remove the SD card and upload your footage straight to you computer or android phone. Having access to this footage at the touch of a few button makes it even easier to see happenings in and around your vehicle and adds as an extra security blanket and peace of mind for you knowing that you can check little things such as someone denting your car in the supermarket parking lot with a shopping trolley. 

Some windshield cameras are motion detected or also pick up force and will turn on if dormant when somebody tries to enter your vehicle or contact has been made with your vehicle for example in a carpark incident or attempted theft. Again, having this at your fingertips is perfect evidences to either hand to the police or your insurance company.  

As mentioned, many Facebook and Instagram pages post daily videos of dash cams and their users all around Australia and the world and some have shown confronting footage of accidents, incidents, and funny material that has happened while out on the roads. This material can give you an insight into the happenings around the world and on the road and can also lead to conversations being had around road safety, transport compliance laws and regulations, and can often be good to show young drivers just how quickly things can change on the road as they move towards gaining their license. All in all, if you don’t have a dash cam you’re not protected and you should definitely jump on the bandwagon as they’re super easy to install, well priced, and will certainly help to get you out of trouble if ever an accident or incident occurs and is not your fault. Keeping in mind that anybody could have a cam inside their vehicle and subsequently could film you in the event of doing something illegal, so always be mindful of others and the law, as you just never know where footage may be being recorded from and could ultimately land you in hot water. Another great use for dash cameras can include showing some footage of your outdoor adventures or four-wheel driving antics, and such these handy little units are now available at your favourite retailer, 4WD Supacentre.