CAR COVERS

The most important element of any dashcam is that it produces high enough resolution video to show all the sort of detail a driver would rely on in the event of a crash, such as number plates or another driver’s face.

All dash cams offer at least 720p resolution. Better models boast 1080p, and some are higher still. The frame rate is also important, as this will dictate how smoothly the video footage plays when viewed.

In the past, having a dashcam with a forward and rear-facing camera came at a high price. But such is the explosion in competition that you can buy
reputable brands for little more than Rs.9000. This means you’ve got more chance of an accident or car park ‘crash n’ dash’ being captured.

GPS location tracking pinpoints a car’s location at the time of an accident. It can also show the route you have travelled and the speed at the time of the crash. G-force sensors are useful, as they can automatically save footage after an accident and mean that when you leave your car parked and unattended, the dashcam will effectively ‘wake up’ and record footage if your car is bumped.