Monday, 23 January 2017

Dashcams

The insurance industry is taking dashcams seriously, with viseo footage now being accepted as evidence in claims. Some firms offer discounts on conver to dashcam users.

Good Housekeeping testing recommended the following in 2016.
  • Overall winner RAC 05 Super HD Car Cam (£149.99). Clear, sharp footage day and night. # Lane diversion warnings alert the driver if they wander from their lane. # With a 2.7 inch display, positioning the camera is easy. # Screen can be switched off for safety.
  • Runner up Transcend DrivePro 220 (£123 at Halfords). Easy to set up, with a 2.4 inch screen. # Alert system lets you know if you are too close to the car in front or veer out of your lane. # Built in Wifi means you can connect it to view on a smartphone via an app. # Image adequate but not as sharp as winner. 
  • Screenless RoadHawk HD-2 (£249.95). Clear sharp footage day and night. # Straightforward to use. # Lack of screen makes is fiddly to position correctly.
Feature in Good Housekeeping, July 2016