Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

Cantona's Collars · 03-06-2017 09:11AM

€19.99 for one in lidl next Thursday.

Tauriel · 03-06-2017 06:45PM

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 · 03-06-2017 06:52PM

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.

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.

Tauriel · 03-06-2017 06:57PM

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.

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.

punisher5112 · 03-06-2017 07:07PM

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.

No problems.

If you want you can just plug and play as in use charge point or in fuse board get a piggy back fuse holder and wire up that way.

If you don't want to try yourself others have said halfords fit the kits they sell and also any auto electrician would do it with ease.

Tauriel · 04-06-2017 06:02PM

I had a look at Halford's today and I think the Nextbase Dash Cam 512GW is the one I'd be most interested in.

Can anyone recommend it? Does it actually start recording if someone hits your car and you're not there?

Also, I was told that the car battery would have to be on constantly for it to work. Is this true?

Sorry for all of the questions!

Hal1 · 04-06-2017 06:42PM

From what I've read about them and other comments on here. It's a good and reliable camera that does exactly as advertised. Also reasonably priced and simple to setup. I think techmoan (youtube) done a review some time ago.

MiketheMechanic · 05-06-2017 12:33PM

Any thoughts on this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-X1-Car-Dash-Cam/dp/B01IHLZIU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1496662196&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=dash+cam&psc=1

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.

Hal1 · 05-06-2017 12:57PM

Looks like a decent dashcam. I've the N1 version and can't fault it, good solid build quality. There's lots of features with that one. They all have the G sensor but I like the parking mode and wide aperture lens that X1 has.

Polo_Cluvie · 05-06-2017 01:26PM

Hi guys Lidl are selling an Itex slimline dash cam this week for 20e anybody any experience of this unit? I checked online and YouTube has a review of an Itex by sound logic not sure if it's the same unit. I'm thinking about investing but I really haven't a clue how to operate set up etc

Hal1 · 05-06-2017 01:46PM

Polo_Cluvie · 05-06-2017 02:57PM

That good ehh?

pm1977x · 05-06-2017 07:45PM

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!

AndyBoBandy · 05-06-2017 07:51PM

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!

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)

Cortina_MK_IV · 05-06-2017 07:59PM

IMHO hard wired is the way to go. It's installed and you effectively forget it unless you really want to remove the card.

€46.80 would get you this: http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-112 then leave you with enough to get it fitted by Halford's if you took that option.

BArra · 05-06-2017 08:01PM

Panthro wrote: »

The oul Garmin 55 dash cam is looking pretty nifty.
Anyone purchase?

a LOT of complaints on overheating with this dash cam on amazon.com, starting to appear on amazon.co.uk also

pm1977x · 05-06-2017 08:56PM

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)

Thanks for the answers, do they cause any issues with car battery drain if hardwired in?

Cortina_MK_IV · 05-06-2017 09:06PM

I've had mine (hardwired) just over a year and no problems so far.

BArra · 05-06-2017 09:20PM

does anyone have the Blackvue DR650S-2CH in operation, and what their opinions of it are?

honda boi · 05-06-2017 10:23PM

pm1977x wrote: »

Thanks for the answers, do they cause any issues with car battery drain if hardwired in?

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.

pm1977x · 06-06-2017 09:48PM

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.

Cheers, thanks.

LostinBlanch · 07-06-2017 03:03PM

I'm thinking of taking a punt on this one.

Does anyone here have anything similar, or other recommendations?

weekaizer · 07-06-2017 06:35PM

http://www.adverts.ie/12999842

My sisters Subaru Legacy 4wd auto, full black leather heated seats, NCT til August, no tax, will do good cash deal.

senordingdong · 08-06-2017 07:51PM

Anyone any experience with these?

€20 seems like a ball hop when a quick price comparison is done.

Also, do dash cams normally only work when the car is running?

Alan_007_ · 09-06-2017 11:57PM

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/2002-ford-focus/13095934

2002 Focus.
Good for parts, field use or repair.
Would take swaps of phone/laptop/ps4/etc...

wonski · 12-06-2017 09:26PM

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/mercedes-benz/clk-class/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class/13119314

Need to get rid of mine. Bargain if you are looking for parts or something to play with in spare time. Pm me if you have any questions. Thanks.

clint_silver · 12-06-2017 10:59PM

I got the the maxtek 1080 (model 77433) from aldi thats been there for last few weeks.
http://www.quesh.co.uk/data/images/products/77433UG.pdf

My first dash cam. awwww.

For anyone else looking, just go to youtube theres a ton of reviews for all makes and models for anyones budget. For c 50 quid I was happy with the reviews. After a couple days recordings, happy with the video however theres a constant crackling noise when car is on a bumpy ride, ie, it records audio fine when stopped or moving slowly on a smooth road.

anyone ever heard that before? Only checked the video this evening and heard it

Harcrid · 12-06-2017 11:12PM

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.

clint_silver · 12-06-2017 11:14PM

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.

nice one. will try that.

vectra · 13-06-2017 02:05PM

I have the ambarella 0803 mini cam
After a few weeks meddling with updated firmware, and going over and back with settings I got it where it is almost flawless now.
I must have it 4 years or thereabouts.

I am now on the lookout for another one for a family member,
I think I will certainly go with the Mini 0805, while it is not the latest, It is reported as being the Most relaible.

Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

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