Top tip: If you might need to capture a vehicle's registration then always read it out for your camera's microphone to record. You can also verbalise the time and a description of the driver ie: sex, ethnicity, age, build, facial features, and clothing. It might also be worth recording any special details details of the vehicle like damage, stickers, badges, internal features. The reason for this is that it may negate someone trying to claim that their registration has been illegally cloned and it couldn't have been their vehicle.

My missus, Big Mother, has a cam trained on the sofa where I stretch out. If my phone is off, she screeches at me via the Alexxa. It's like that scene form 1984. I get up, drop my trousers and "entertain" her. Problem is, last time I did this, her mates were watching too! One had a stroke. Well, she would have, if she coulda reached.

@gdfggggg

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Thank you and great timing for all the advice, I am only this week looking to purchase dash cams for my vans

Another very informative review, Roger. Thanks for sharing.

Lots of good advice packed into this short video. Beware of fake branded sd cards as well which will be as bad as unbranded. Some even state a certain amount of storage but in reality they have far less. So buy from a reputable source/outlet. For me, I'd want cloud recording incase my car is stolen and a lens you can turn to face inside my car when parked on my drive in the hope to capture the face of the person stealing it. If you're just after capturing incidents outside the car though, one of these would be good enough. There is also collision detection that records footage of someone bumping into your car when you're away from it.

Something I've learned after owning a dashcam for a few years is to make sure you purchase a high endurance sd card as they are designed to be recorded over, the first one I got was a normal branded card and it lasted around 3 years. Obviously this will need longer if you do less milage

Great video! Well done guys

Totally agree Roger. Texting while driving, the amount of people that do it is terrifying.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Tanja And they are ruining lives of innocent people just because they can't wait to send some stupid text. I would put a lifetime ban on anyone texting while driving.

Excellent video. 👍 Does these dash cams ever record continuously when parking over night or is it when someone hits your vehicle.

I was asked to remove my camera by the MOT mechanic. As you have pointed out if it isn’t in an area covered by the wipers there’s no point in having it

Great to see Jeff can still make time for his passion for dashcams.

Ha ha. When this popped up on my notifications I thought "pah. I want skill builder to do building videos, not dash cam reviews", but it was a good down to earth informative video - I've been toying with the idea of getting one and would never have thought about GPS for evidence purposes. Thanks! (But I still want to see building videos ;-)

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

We will do building videos but Dylan is not a builder so we wanted to use his talents on techie stuff like security.

I got a "Y" 12 volt "splitter" (Bestbuy), so I can plug another camera in the rear window. Just make sure the wires are tucked under the floor mats or interior moulding, & use the suction cup. Check to make sure the rear camera is aimed properly. & the window is clean to see out, & the suction cup will hold.

You don't need GPS dash cam for Police as i have always had front and rear cams for past 5yrs or more and had someone convicted for tailgating, the same driver overtook me and slammed his brakes on causing me to hit him.

Van true is very good and I have a zerogogo and both are brilliant. Just need a new mount for the zerogogo as it's not the best just get a multi bracket. I have used both for years and have captured loads. Also when fitting the bobble area near the rear view mirror is for sticking things to.

Nice one , very interesting 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

Also the "GpS" will let them know how fast you was going, i suppose you could submit it once you have verified you was driving perfectly, i have DDPai ones,DUAL , front and back , and record in timelapse in parking mode, i spent way too long researching dashcams to find the best for a belting price, all in £200 front records in 2k and rear is 1080p, 2x 64gb sd cards, and a proper hardwire with voltage protection. that was 2y ago, i deffo recommend, EDIT they also come with bluetooth remotes, that do a saved 20 second video once pressed, dont buy a dashcam till you have atleast checked out DDPai

Really helpful. The most important fact for me was the need for GPS when it comes to insurance. I almost bought one without it. Phew! Thanks very much.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ So useful. LIke the rate the driver.

Really good video , great point about the gps ... there is a guy who compares cheaper ones called Techmoan on youtube maybe a collaberation with him would be neat if he lives near by

I have same one and like it. Ref gps switched on, that will help but a witness statement to say when it was, will suffice.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. It is good to see that someone understands the value and relevance of this review.

Great video skill builder as I could do with a dash cam. 👍🏻

Just bought one. Just curious, the one with wifi; does it have its own wifi, or does it connect to wifi?

Hope you remembered to take the plastic off the lens on the VIOFO. Also, high endurance cards are the only thing that will handle high numbers of read/write cycles.

"This silly arse who can't wait to get out onto the A12" well your problem is that you ventured into Essex

Been struggling to find a reasonable dashcam with a rear camera for my panel Van. Most seem to want to mount in rear window and like most trades vans I don't have one. Any suggestions?

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

The Papago! GoSafe S780 has a rear view camera that can be mounted externally. It can also detect when you're in reverse gear and displays the rear view. It's £188, check it out here: www.thedashcamstore.com/papago-gosafe-s780-2-channel-1080p-full-hd-low-light-dashcam/

Absolutely agree about phone texting! You see it a lot when on a bicycle. The police could have a field day just catching and fining phone drivers, there really is absolutely no excuse.

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Drew I would like to see a life time ban for anyone caught texting and driving. That is how you stop it. I have seen two people today drifting across lanes and swerving back. I cannot say for sure that they were texting but I would bet money on it. I am a cyclist and the last thing we want is someone knocking us off while they are looking at their phone. Unfortunately it happens.

@dmac2573

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder I agree with a ban being required. A fine and points isn’t enough of a deterrent. If you’re unable to operate a vehicle with due care and attention, you need to have your licence revoked and test retaken. Also I find many motorists’ ignorance of the Highway Code humorous, and don’t get me started on ‘cyclists don’t pay road tax’..

I have the blackest dr650 2ch. Great bit of kit and got it for about £250. No point skimping on these dash cams as the cheap ones are poor. Nice reviews guys

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, get the best that you can afford, I usually regret the 'value' purchases rather than the high-end stuff.

awesome video

@peytonsonny135

2 жыл бұрын

i know Im kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream newly released series online ?

@fabianjax4659

2 жыл бұрын

@Peyton Sonny Flixportal :P

You can always spot texting drivers as they drift toward the hard shoulder!!

At night, or during an event that maybe the dashcam can't capture the vehicles plates on footage.. I read it aloud for the audio to capture.. and then mark/save that so it doesn't get cycled over 😏

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Jay, that's brilliant! Thanks.

@JavierGarcia-zt8ly

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't buy one not even if they were free. Don't need one waste of money.

@highdownmartin

3 жыл бұрын

@@JavierGarcia-zt8ly would you like some salt and vinegar on your words?

@JavierGarcia-zt8ly

3 жыл бұрын

Well i see you are the new generation TRUCKER. While your going i am all ready back. BEEN TRUCKING since back in 1979 till 2007. Sorry I have not answered back.

I worked as a claims handler for aviva and i can tell you now that gps and speed is nearly never useful for a dash cam. People pretty much never argue that an incidant didn't occur where you said it did and the only thing they may argue is that they werent there if you cannot see their number plate clearly in the video. This however is very easy to dispute as insurance companies say that probability dictates that the grey skoda that is in the video that you give is very likely the same grey skoda that you have the number plate for as the chances of you making up a number plate for someone with a grey skoda, while having video footage of that same make and model car is incredibly unlikely. It would never go to court and if it did the other insurers would be laughed at. Dont waste your money of stupid features, the only important things to think about are decent resolution and the ability to have a automatic rolling recording that you can capture when you want

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

What about the guy who shoves on his brakes to make you go into the back of him? That is fraud and a dash cam can be very useful.

@snoopynumber2

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder yeah and then you have dash cam footage to prove it. Doesnt mean you need gps for that does it?

Good to see the supporting cast given more screen time.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan is the brains not the supporting cast.

@superiorbeing95

4 жыл бұрын

​@@SkillBuilder Didn't mean to diminish his role, he's good in front of the camera too.

Great for recording maniacal builders racing between unfinished Jobs. Informative video though.

Be aware that the batteries on nextbase cameras may only last a couple of years and they charge £30 or so to replace them. I in fact bought a replacement battery from them, cost me £10, and fitted it myself. If you can wield a very small soldering iron and dismantle a smart phone you could probably do it.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@tonyl1984

4 жыл бұрын

Viofo starting to add super capacitors inside their dash cams now... Nextbase should listen to their customers & ditch the pathetic battery's they fit & have super capacitors as standard!

@garyherberson8119

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the battery situation, that’s their weak point. My battery is now playing up on my Nextbase. It didn’t stop me buying a second model so i can point the cameras at different directions on the windshield.

@tonyl1984

4 жыл бұрын

@@garyherberson8119 I regretfully upgraded from the 412gw to the 422gw, the battery life is even worse on the newer models! The new click & go mounts are really bad as you have to pull with so much force to remove the camera from the magnetic mount! I'm saving up for the viofo a119 v3 as it is more superior & had built in super capacitor. Stay away from nextbase until they improve the batterys. They have a new flagship 622gw coming out within the next few months & guess what... Yep it's battery 🙄😂

I payed 350 for thinkware f800 pro front and rear. Its more blether than other on market specialy in night

Viofo dash cams work great for cold weather location's, I hear, If You know of a better brand let me know, Because I need one that won't self destruct at temperatures below-15' F degrees.

Thanks a lot for the video. Is there a dash cam that you recommend for when the car is parked up all night? Mainly concerned about people causing damage or stealing a car. Thank you.

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

You'll need any dashcam that has 'parking mode'. It's also referred to as 'Sentry Mode', 'Parking Surveillance' or 'Parking Guard'.

Isn't it an MOT failure if something is placed in the viewing range of the wiper sweep area? ... so you'd have to remove it each MOT time?

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't in the viewing area

@youraveragejoe1

2 жыл бұрын

I think so, although the rear view mirror is within that position, so odd they don’t want that removed too

lovely video

Colchester still looking nice !

Dash cam should be for self protection not a judge for other drivers. There are no perfect drivers & everyone without exception does something that other drivers dislike

You must travel through Riegate? 😁

6:08....huh...that's Dave2Ds outro theme

Worst one i had was £30 only recorded random sound and no video. Right after being hit by a taxi

Love the rate driver description I'm actually looking at getting a dash cam myself cause there seems to be more and more muppets out there!

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

We're capturing them regularly, people are addicted to their phones and running out of patience with other drivers

@killerbean9911

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder I fully agree I almost got tboned by some idiot on his phone in one hand, coffee in the other and didn't look at a roundabout, luckily I was doing about 15-20mph and managed to avoid. All he did is hold his hand up (to apologize I guess) and drive off, after I did a 180 😂 didn't even stop to check if I was okay

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

@@killerbean9911 To get a hand held up without a middle finger solo is quite something, small victories Josh!

@killerbean9911

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder I thought that haha! Realised his mistake at least

And what if you are speeding at the time of your accident?

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

It would weaken any claim

@william8108

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder Would it weaken it or negate it?

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

@@william8108 Don't know for sure but insurance companies will look for reasons to avoid payouts

@highdownmartin

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on by how much obviously. If you’re doing fifty in a thirty , any crash will show that up immediately cam or no cam

My Viofo has been great cost about £70 forward facing only. Best of all doesn’t look like a dash cam.

Hell I thought it was Tony Cascarino!

For MOT purposes, anything stuck onto the windscreen must be removed before the test.

i do look at these dash cam promotional vids but it does seem that people need to provide evidence either that they are a good driver or that everyone else is rubbish and they can prove it by recording it and become a sort of plain closed police vehicle, ive been driving for nearly 40yrs and never really felt the need for a dash cam Yes people drive like idiots sometimes but if you just worry about what your doing and drive defensively i cant see the need for one, the only need i can see is for track days and fun off road driving

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Paul I am sorry to say that you are completely wrong. The world has changed and people now deliberately slam on the brakes on an empty road so you hit them up the back. It is a common scam called crash for cash. The driver of the vehicle in front suddenly slams their brakes on and you run into the back of it - the driver then insists it's your fault. Some criminals will intentionally disconnect their brake lights so you don't know they're slowing down until it's too late. A driver may flash their headlights for you to pull out of a junction or wave you out of a junction, they then fail to let you out and you collide with them - they deny flashing their lights or inviting you to pull out. A car is stationary in the middle of a quiet road, often at night, you drive up to it wondering what's going on and stop, the driver of the vehicle then suddenly reverses into you and maintains you drove into them. A driver overtakes you and then suddenly swerves in front of you and brakes hard - you collide with the rear of their vehicle and they blame you.

Don't buy memory cards off of eBay, full stop. Even branded ones, too many counterfeits.

@robinturner2300

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. They refurbish manufacturers rejects. If you buy one, even branded and it formats as a different size, for instance sold as 64m but formats as 128m then its dodgy and will be written to unreliably. I’ve tested Sandisk Ultra cards in retail packaging from eBay and they are rubbish. I now buy mine when on offer from Tesco and don’t have a problem

What if I film someone getting stabbed to death? Will the Police be like, sorry mate, no gps no crime.

@SkillBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

try it and see

👍

How many adverts..... pffttt

Insurance companies dont use dash cams as evidence

@SkillBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see your evidence for that. If somebody slams on his brakes in front of you to make you crash into the back of them the only way you can prove this attempted insurance fraud is with a dash cam. You can bet your life that the insurance company would pass that evidence to the police.

Dylan has an impressive arsenal of swear words...you sure he's not a builder? Spending too much time with Roger perhaps?

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Roger doesn't swear

Is This Jimmy Bullard's DAD??

the way u talking is making me nervous

Is that still the law needing to have gps to use as evidence

@SkillBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

It is not the law but a court will require you to prove place and time if the claim is being contested.

Zero, you don't need one.

@ollieb9875

4 жыл бұрын

If someone reversed in to you at a roundabout in a crash for cash scam and you had no proof that you didn't hit them from behind, and therefore it was your fault what would you do?

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

@@ollieb9875 Very good point

Why are you reviewing electronics products? Might as well review other stuff such as fishing rods or sewing machines or kettles. Don't lose focus!

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Builders have vans and dashcams are now a popular item. There are plenty of people who found this useful. We will get around to fishing rods later in the year and the kettles is a great idea.

@randomtask9029

4 жыл бұрын

I watched it all and think it is a good review and useful. Just seemed somewhat out of place, that's all. Thinking about it more, that GPS option would be great for proving that these vans give a Porsche a run for its money...

"id love to catch them and send it to the police".... you lost my respect at this stage and i stopped watching.