Dash cam. yay or nay........?

[littlespark]

lidl has a special offer this week on a dash cam for 30 quid... down from 50.

I might get one as it’s transferrable between vehicles, and there’s always some clown trying to overtake at a blind corner.

Anyone else use them?

 

[telectrix]

i got one but got tired of seeing my stupid mug on it. then my mate said turn it round.

 

[Bob Geldoff1234]

Yeah I have one like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KP9KJJK/ref=dp_prsubs_3

Make sure the dash cam is at least 2k if not 4k.The sharpness is really needed to make out reg numbers etc.
Don't forget most dash cams need a sd card so make sure you allow for that in your pricing.

 

[Strima]

I have one in the van, used it a few times when the tracker has flagged up sharp braking etc. Always good for using to stick two fingers up at our transport manager.

 

[Rpa07]

Mine has one in the van, a good one. It does what it does until it’s really needed for evidence then it’s priceless!
It’s easily movable on its mount so if you have your wits about you it can be used to film something that’s not motor related, if you know what I mean i.e misbehaviour, assaults etc!

 

[neilinmk]

lidl has a special offer this week on a dash cam for 30 quid... down from 50.

I might get one as it’s transferrable between vehicles, and there’s always some clown trying to overtake at a blind corner.

Anyone else use them?

Always. Not just for idiots on blind corners, but in one area where I drive a lot the latest trend is for chancers to throw themselves onto your bonnet at red traffic lights and claim you've hit them!! of course they also have a mate to "witness" the incident.

 

[telectrix]

Always. Not just for idiots on blind corners, but in one area where I drive a lot the latest trend is for chancers to throw themselves onto your bonnet at red traffic lights and claim you've hit them!! of course they also have a mate to "witness" the incident.

and of course, these chancers have accents east of the mediterranean

 

[telectrix]

and of course, these chancers have accents east of the mediterranean and may well be seen walking the streets im pyjamas.

 

[littlespark]

and of course, these chancers have accents east of the mediterranean

As opposed to chancers from East of the Mersey.

I’ve seen the YouTube video of the guy throwing his moped down in front of a woman’s car and diving on the bonnet.... mate/ witness on hand to verify it was “her” fault.
I believe she let them take her to court.... where she produced her dash cam footage and the pair of them were done for fraud.

 

[Octopus]

Deffo get one. Had one for about 18 months ...

Make sure it’s HD and preferably one that you can easily transfer footage to your mobile.

Sooner or later it will save you money and your insurance NCD

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I bought one from Tesco’s, took it back for a refund.
I would prefer one which can take a large SD card, runs off the car power, records continuously, has a screen and can also send to a phone or computer.

 

[littlespark]

Just looking at the Lidl one.
It’s a Nextbase 112. 720p HD and requires a micro sd card.
Maybe a waste of money at £30....

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Just looking at the Lidl one.
It’s a Nextbase 112. 720p HD and requires a micro sd card.
Maybe a waste of money at £30....

Doesn’t say what size SD card.

 

[littlespark]

Doesn’t say what size SD card.

It says "requires SD card" so ill have to buy a separate one. Might have an 8Gig kicking around the house

 

[Spoon]

As opposed to chancers from East of the Mersey.

I’ve seen the YouTube video of the guy throwing his moped down in front of a woman’s car and diving on the bonnet.... mate/ witness on hand to verify it was “her” fault.
I believe she let them take her to court.... where she produced her dash cam footage and the pair of them were done for fraud.

I saw one similar. Same scenario but the woman get out of the car and then points at it. I presume to point at the camera. Both guys do a runner.