Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but what is the point of a dash cam? To film potential accidents?

Yes, and save yourself money from scammers who say you hit them or ran them over. I ran an operation years ago that allowed me and my buddies to make big bucks with fake accidents and fake hospital reports with buddies in the medical system. Now that cameras are everywhere I had to look for other financial ways of making $ without really slaving my life away.

This is pathetic.

Unfortunately, its reality. I used to work for an insurance company in NY. Its a no-fault state, so it does not matter who caused the accident, your insurance covers your damages. There were organized crime rings (mostly Russian) who would recruit people to get in to phony accidents, and seek medical attention. The would all go to the same doctor for treatment for soft tissue injury. We would not pay the bills because we knew it was a scam. The doctors/medical equipment companies would file lawsuits to collect against the insurance company knowing that 9 times out of 10, the insurance company would eventually settle than take it to trial.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but what is the point of a dash cam? To film potential accidents?

Yes, and save yourself money from scammers who say you hit them or ran them over. I ran an operation years ago that allowed me and my buddies to make big bucks with fake accidents and fake hospital reports with buddies in the medical system. Now that cameras are everywhere I had to look for other financial ways of making $ without really slaving my life away.

This is pathetic.

Viofo A129. Can't beat it for the price.

Anonymous wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but what is the point of a dash cam? To film potential accidents?

It’s a liability protection measure for you.

Let’s say you’re in stop and go traffic and you tap the bumper of the car in front of you. You’re at fault. But it was a low speed event, didn’t cause any more damage than some scuffed paint. So you exchange information, and go on your way. You notify your insurance carrier that you hit someone, and to expect them to contact them for a claim.

But then the other party claims all kinds of extensive damage to the car, and medical bills. Stuff that couldn’t have happened from your tapping their bumper.

That’s when you send the video clip to your insurance company. Then you let them deal with it. Insurance companies don’t like people attempting to rip them off.


Lots of other scenarios, but this is the most common.

Anonymous wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but what is the point of a dash cam? To film potential accidents?

Yes, and save yourself money from scammers who say you hit them or ran them over. I ran an operation years ago that allowed me and my buddies to make big bucks with fake accidents and fake hospital reports with buddies in the medical system. Now that cameras are everywhere I had to look for other financial ways of making $ without really slaving my life away.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the point of a dash cam? To film potential accidents?

Is it hard to install?

Vantrue and Viofo seem to be popular these days. I have the Viofo V129 Pro Duo Ultra 4K front and rear. It was about $250 for the package plus another $20 for the "automatic" power wiring kit. The videos are very nice both day and night.

VanTrue brand, front/rear.

I’ve had one for 3 years, totally reliable.

Hi- looking for Dashcam recommendations. I’ve read reviews for several (Nextbase 622, Car and Driver Touch duo, Garmin and more). Still not getting a good feeling about which camera really works well from everyday users. I’m looking for something with 1080p or 4k capability for both front and rear- facing. Does anyone have a camera they really love and would suggest? Tia!