mustang shelly wrote: » Sorry if this is the wrong thread but hopefully someone can help me. I'm looking at getting a dash cam for my car as someone crashed into the front of it on Friday, damaging the front sensor, breaking the number plate and causing damage to the chrome and paint on the car. The individual involved left no contact details for me :mad: I was wondering if dash cams still record when the car is parked up for a couple of hours, eg in work, at a shopping centre, etc? Also, would I be better off going through my main dealer for a dash cam? I'm just concerned if the warranty on the car would be voided.
punisher5112 wrote: » Many many dash cams out there look at likes of ddpai m6 or next base. You can hard wire in and some even have shock or motion sensors so not always recording but will get the clip needed. Depends on type of car is it new/old? You don't have to use main dealer but up to you.
mustang shelly wrote: » Thanks for the reply. That motion sensor cam sounds like one I would definitely be interested in. I have a 171 Peugeot 308 and I'm just concerned that they might void the warranty if I didn't get them to put one in.
MiketheMechanic wrote: » Hi all. I will be in the US in the coming weeks. Are there any dashcam bargains to be had over there? Any suggestions on anything that's beter value over there that I can bring back? Say up to $100.
pm1977x wrote: » Any recommendations in the €50-100 bracket, as small and neat as possible and ideally battery powered that I could recharge when needed, I don't fancy messing about with fuses or having it constantly plugged into the cigarette lighter socket - or is that mad? Started on page 1 of the thread but it's from years ago and many links are dead, thanks!
Panthro wrote: » The oul Garmin 55 dash cam is looking pretty nifty. Anyone purchase?
AndyBoBandy wrote: » Typically dash cams need a constant power source (it's also how they auto turn on/off), the batteries in them only last a few minutes, and are simply there to enable the last fine being recorded to be saved when the power cuts off (engine/ignition turned off)
pm1977x wrote: » Thanks for the answers, do they cause any issues with car battery drain if hardwired in?
honda boi wrote: » Nope no issues when its hardwired to an ignition live. Meaning the camera only gets power when the car is on,meaning no real affect to the battery at all.
Harcrid wrote: » That camera looks the same as the G1W which I have. The crackling noise is the buttons rattling. Just put a clear piece of sellotape over them and it will sort that out. I had to do that on mine.
