12v Accessory Wiring Problem

[w0z]

Yes that's correct. Good guess!

If you're declaring the camera to your insurance company or relying on it in the event of an incident you may well be on sticky ground if you switch it off selectively.

 

[telectrix]

my dash cam and sat nave both have fitted smoke lighter plugs. these plug into a 3 way lighter socket that is fed direct from battery( via a 10A fuse, 0f course)so that i an not dependent on the state of the ignition switch.

 

[Squid]

If you're declaring the camera to your insurance company or relying on it in the event of an incident you may well be on sticky ground if you switch it off selectively.

Do you have to "declare" a dashcam to the insurers? I believe the dash cam saved me from a 50/50 claim when some numpty spun in to me.

 

[w0z]

Do you have to "declare" a dashcam to the insurers? I believe the dash cam saved me from a 50/50 claim when some numpty spun in to me.

TBH I'm not sure if you HAVE to declare it, the point is if you rely on it and do declare it I believe the insurance company can insist on the footage as part of their conditions. I wasn't suggesting foul play!

 

[Squid]

If the accident is your fault eat the men card........... as the fire brigade cut you out of the car ;o))))))

My dash cam saved me a fault claim and £350 excess payment...... its also most probably taken a Hungarian private hire driver off the road in London.