Dashboard cameras and accident witness recorders are
fast becoming an essential aspect of in-car technology. They can save you
hundreds of pounds on your car insurance and they can become a crucial piece of
evidence in the event of an accident.
So is it any wonder why more and more motorists are having them
installed? To date they have proved sought-after in countries like Japan, the
US and Poland but the UK is now catching up. Sales have reportedly soared over
the years, especially given the rise in ‘crash for cash’ scams.
Halfords revealed that it had a 150% rise in the number of dash-cams
sold over the Christmas period last year and Digit4U, an electronics website,
reported a 28% increase in the last quarter of 2013.
In particularly, taxi drivers remain the most popular consumer to
purchase the product to monitor their on-call drives and use it as evidence in
the event of an accident.
What exactly is a dashboard camera?
Simply put, it is a small camera that attaches to the dashboard of your
vehicle and records your driving. There are various models and makes on the
market to choose from varying in price; and some include video that collects
data by plugging into the car’s computer.
How can they save you money?
This data can be used for insurance purposes. It can be sent and
reviewed to your insurance company on a regular basis to ‘rate’ your driving.
Good drivers can reportedly get up to 30% off their car insurance premiums
which is a massive bonus.
However, it’s key to note that it can also increase your monthly
payments should they find that your driving is awful.
More importantly, they offer much needed protection
Not only can they save you £££’s but dashboard cameras can also come
really handy in the event of:
§ An accident
§ Insurance fraud
§ Road rage
§ False testimonies
§ Protect your no
claims
If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you need
supportive evidence for any of these scenarios, camera footage is key.
And they are a perfect solution for worried parents. If you want to keep
a close eye on your teen’s whereabouts and driving, an in-car cam is ideal and
some can be turned on remotely for extra security.
A camera can also be a deterrent for thieves
If you frequently have to leave your car in a remote location or in an
unprotected area, these gadgets are brilliant as a low-cost alternative
anti-theft device. Criminals can be deterred when approaching your vehicle to
break in or vandalise it, knowing that they are in candid camera.
So you can watch over your parked car with the knowledge it is safe and
sound. And if you are a petrol head adrenaline junky, you can even record a
road rally or off-road track event using your own state-of-the-art technology!
So next time you are driving down the road and someone bumps into you,
don’t get all hot headed and shout blasphemies at the other party- simply smile
and have peace of mind that they are on dash-cam camera!
And for businesses, rest assured knowing that you can enjoy reduced fuel
consumption and lower repair costs in your fleet of vehicles.
This article was written by Safi Ahmed, Director of Car
Communications, the go-to-experts for all your in-car technology
needs. We are the leading specialists in state-of-the-art car communications
including hands-free car kits, DAB digital car radios and accident witness
camera recordings.
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