Benefits Of Car Dashcam Explained: Insurance, Theft, Accident & More

Car Dashcams have been around for quite some time, but the popularity has just gained traction with more and more short form reel/shorts content delivering us otherwise unseen footages of road rages, accidents, thefts, and what not. While it is now slowly becoming an accessory that buyers are installing in their cars, it still needs some more education on what the benefits of a car dashcam are and why you should get one installed as well. Read on to find out how it can be your lifesaver (quite literally sometimes), and why you should get one installed ASAP. But before that, make sure you are a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.

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What Is A Dashcam?

Although many of you might know what a dashcam is, for those who are new to this device, have nothing to worry about. For the uninitiated, it does what it says. It is a simple camera device that is attached above the dashboard in the center of the windshield below the IRVM for a correct placement. This camera takes power from the 12V charging port and records the road ahead whenever you are on the move. If you want, you can opt for a dual channel dashcam, in which you get two cameras, one for the windshield and another for the rear windshield. This set-up combined cover the front as well as rear of the car and makes sure everything gets recorded in case of any mishaps. Some modern cars, like the Hyundai Exter, comes loaded with dual dashcam installed in their higher trims. Now, let's see why having one is a must have for you!

Evidence In Insurance Claims

Even if you don't think you need it, having a dashcam can be a real lifesaver when it comes to insurance. Accidents happen, and figuring out who's to blame and how it happened isn't always straightforward. Having clear video evidence, you can cut through the 'that's how it happened' and show exactly what happened. This can make dealing with your insurance company much smoother, and potentially speed up your claim process.

Proves Innocence In Accidents

An extension of the above point is the accidents which involve serious crashes or harm to life and property. If something goes south while on the trip and you find yourself in the middle of a situation where you are clearly innocent, having dashcam footage is your way out of any unwarranted police complaint. Simply produce the video from your dashcam showing exactly how the accident occurred and if its not your fault, it makes dealing with the legalities pretty easy and saves you from all the hassle.

Avoids Thefts

There are dashcams that are hard wired to the car system where even after you turn off the ignition and park the car, the dashcam keeps recording the happenings all around and save the recordings to the server for later. Think of a dashcam as a silent guard for your car. Just its presence can make a would-be thief think twice. Plus, if someone does try anything, the dashcam keeps rolling, catching them in the act. With modern features like motion detection and parking mode, you have solid evidence, which can really help if you need to involve the police. Basically, knowing they're on camera can be enough to send them looking for an easier target.

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Ensuring Safe Driving Practices

Your driver taking the car without you somewhere or is it someone from your family who's driving you aren't very comfortable to vouch for, the dahscam comes in really handy where you can check in they are following safe driving practises and if there is something that they need to take care of in future. This way, dashcam cam help you take care of your loved ones along with your car as well.