Could a Dash Cam help you avoid a big repair bill?

Installing a Dash Cam in your car might just end up saving you hundreds on repairs if your car is damaged while parked, tech experts are advising, the windscreen-mounted cameras could provide crucial evidence for your insurance provider.

The little-known feature known as parking mode can record scrapes, bumps and even break-ins while your car is parked, this footage can often be used as evidence in an insurance claim. ‘Parking mode’ works by using motion sensors to detect movement around your vehicle, and immediately starts recording when it senses interference.

There are 3 main types of dash cam:

• Front view cameras are among the best dash cams for capturing everything in front of you, including traffic you’re following. They’re the cheapest to buy, but lack the ability to see what’s happened behind you.
• Front and back view (or front and rear) dash cams offer the advantage of recording both the view in front and behind your car. Most accidents on the road happen at low speeds and involve rear-end collisions. Investing in a dash cam that offers both views could be worth the extra spend in case you’re involved in an accident.
• Cabin view car cameras provide you with a bird’s eye view of what’s happened inside your car. Mostly used in taxis and car services, it might be up your street if you share a car or maybe wish to check your own driving habits.

Heather Yates, in-car technology expert at Halfords, says, “A Dash Cam acts as an independent witness if your car gets dinged at the supermarket or someone tries to break into it. Dash Cams offer drivers greater peace of mind and protection for when they are not there, and having them placed prominently on a car windscreen can even discourage bad behaviour by making people more accountable for their actions.”

Dash Cams are small, on-board video cameras installed behind the rear-view mirror that record your journey, and have grown in popularity in recent years.

For more information about Dash Cams, from installation to use, check out the RAC’s guide to everything you need to know about Dash Cams.