5 Reasons Why Dash Cams Are Actually Great Investments

Dashboard cameras have undoubtedly spiked in popularity over the last few years, and while they may still seem like a bit of a novelty, they actually have many legitimate uses. Most dash cams are incredibly easy to use and don’t cost much to maintain, making them a practical choice anyway — especially when you consider the benefits that they’ll bring to your commute, road trip, or everyday driving scenarios. Here are just five of the reasons why dash cams are a great investment.

5. Fraud Protection

While insurance fraud may be much more widespread in Russia than in the U.S., it’s useful to cover all of your bases. It may not happen often, but that it could happen should be reason enough to protect yourself. Insurance fraud works largely because the victims have no way of proving that they are, in fact, innocent. Whether it’s a pedestrian willfully throwing themselves in front of a vehicle, or a driver performing a similar stunt, insurance fraud can obviously lead to some unpleasant situations. And like with traffic accidents, it’s a lot better to have more evidence than less.

4. Keep an Eye on Children and Seniors

Dash cams also come in handy if you want to keep an eye on inexperienced drivers, senior drivers, or people who shouldn’t be driving in the first place. If your teenager wants to start driving on their own, for example, you can use dash cam footage to monitor whether they’re being safe on the road. The same can be said for monitoring elderly drivers. And if your dash cam is set to automatically turn on with your car, you can easily spot if someone is driving your vehicle when they shouldn’t be.

3. Document Your Road Trip or Driving Skills

Beyond the obvious safety reasons, of course, there are some pretty cool benefits of having a dash cam including the ability to make an awesome video of a road trip, or just to show off your driving skills. Even if you never plan on showing off or uploading a road trip video to social media, recording a vehicular adventure is an easy way to create a nostalgic “home movie” that you can revisit with friends and family later. Even if you don’t want to head out onto the open road, you can use a dash cam to create stunning videos of your trip — especially if you time-lapse the recording.

2. Proof of Accidents

One of the best reasons to install a dash cam in your car — and perhaps one of the most popular — is to record evidence of accidents and crashes. Dash cams can be incredibly useful when trying to prove who is at fault for an accident. Sure, not all insurance companies will accept dash cam recordings as conclusive evidence. But if an insurance claim becomes a dispute, the more evidence you have, the better. Similarly, dash cams can be great for catching parking accidents, too. Set one (or a few) up to record your car when you’re away from it, and you’ll be able to spot and possibly identify a hit-and-run driver if they sideswipe your vehicle.

1. Capture the Unexpected

If you use a dash cam pretty consistently, there’s no denying that much of the footage will be rather mundane. Despite that, there’s always the chance that something awesome will happen — and you’ll able to capture it. Take, for example, several Russian dash cam videos that have recorded some crazy events. Whether it’s a tank rolling across the highway, a fighter jet flyby, or a giant meteor blazing across the sky, there is always the opportunity to record and capture once-in-a-lifetime situations. And can they happen anywhere — the only reason so many of these videos originate in Russia is that dash cams are incredibly popular in the country.

Which Dash Cam Should I Choose?

If you’ve decided to purchase a dash cam, the next step is actually narrowing down which one to get. Of course, there are a ton of options on the market that vary vastly as far as price and features. To help get you started, here are three great choices that we’ve handpicked.

1. GoSafe 760 Front & Rear Dash Camera Set – $199.99

The GoSafe 760 is a great option, and it has a key advantage over many other dash cams: it can record video of the front and rear of your vehicle simultaneously. Its dual-cam and split screen capability allows you to view both front- and rear-facing videos at the same time. It also comes with high-temperature battery protection, adjustable lenses, and a G-sensor that will automatically save video files in the event of a collision, among other handy features. You can get it here for $199.99.

2. GoSafe 520 DashCam – $129.99

If you’re in the market for a dash cam that can record stunning, high-quality video for your road trip or commute, then the GoSafe 520 might be the dash cam for you. It’s the first dash cam to feature 2K Ultra WHD recording for IMAX-quality resolution. It also features HDR for optimized night vision, emergency recording abilities, and pre-installed driver safety features. It can also be set to turn on automatically with your car’s engine, and it works both in high and low temperatures. You can get it here for $129.99.

3. GEKO Full-HD 1080P Dash Cam – $59.99

For a more budget-friendly but no less useful option, the sleek GEKO Full-HD Dash Cam is a great choice. The GEKO also has G-sensor emergency recording, which means it’ll start taping when it detects an impact, drastic braking or sharp turning. For driving after dark, the GEKO also has a night vision feature, and its discreet design will allow it to go unnoticed until you need it. You can get it here for $59.99.

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