Which dashcam?

[I like Skol]

Neice started driving about a year ago and has expressed a wish to use a dashcam to capture evidence should she be involved in a collision or altercation.

I have offered to buy her this as an Xmas present and a very quick initial search showed a large range of cameras priced around the £30 mark.

Not knowing much about the subject I am looking for any advice or pointers on what features make a good unit and recommendations of any particularly good ones or exceptional bargains....
TIA

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I have a Nextbase 312GW advantage it has it has GPS & WiFi so it tracks where you are & the speeds you're travelling which maybe of more use in the event of an accident. It is a well known make with support, but possibly more than you want to spend.

 

[Drago]

I've a Garmin one, but I don't know the model offhand.

One that senses movement when the car is parked is handy, catches hit and run scum bags in car parks etc.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Nexbase here too. Works easily and there are cheaper versions of the GPS one.

 

[johnnyb47]

I have a Next Base to with GPS. Its been really reliable.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

@meta lon which one did you get from Halford's

 

[Levo-Lon]

@meta lon which one did you get from Halford's

I got the next base 120, i got it from currys, same price £49
You do need an SD card.
I got a hardwire kit too so i can keep the lighter socket free for phone google maps.

Dead easy to fit.
No wires to be seen ect

 

[Smokin Joe]

I've tried a couple of cheap ebay specials, but got a Nextbase a couple of years ago and it is far better.

 

[PeteXXX]

Nextbase 521 GW with WiFi etc for the truck.
Cheaper Nextbase hardwired in the car.

 

[I like Skol]

Ok, thanks for the input so far. I am going to focus my search on the Nextbase models to start with but may change to lesser known brands when I see the £££££s

I can't think which will be best for her, hard wired or plug-in. As it is likely only me that would have to wire it in for her I guess a plug in system is the only option as she does live 200 miles away and I don't see her more than 5 or 6 times a year.

 

[BoldonLad]

I used a Mobius Camera (about £40 off Ebay), for many years. It is not a dedicated Dash cam, but, can be configured as one. They are more commonly used by Model Aircraft Enthusiasts because of their compact dimensions and light weight. More recently, I bought a Yi dash cam (Ebay again) which I am very pleased with. The Yi is used in our Motorhome. In the car aI have an Ambrella Dashcam, again Ebay (yes, I am an Ebay addict ).

There is a chap on YouTube who does Dashcam reviews (Techmoan is his "name").

Some sample footage, from the Yi, here:

View: https://youtu.be/hbgTlm2MXtY

 

[potsy]

They are selling one of the Next Base ones in Aldi soon, been looking at getting one myself.

£50 or thereabouts

 

[numbnuts]

Ok, thanks for the input so far. I am going to focus my search on the Nextbase models to start with but may change to lesser known brands when I see the £££££s

I can't think which will be best for her, hard wired or plug-in. As it is likely only me that would have to wire it in for her I guess a plug in system is the only option as she does live 200 miles away and I don't see her more than 5 or 6 times a year.

I know it is more money for you but Halfords also fit them

 

[sheddy]

‘Which’ liked the Nextbase 422GW and 222 in Dec issue.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

If your budget is limited, Lidl is currently selling the Nextbase 112 at half price - just £24.99.
My local store has loads in stock.