Owner reviews for dash cam

The shop I went with installed a Thinkware iVOLT BAB-50 to complement my VIOFO A229 Plus Front/Back Camera

Toyota sells an OEM camera that goes to the left of the big radar box behind the mirror. They don't have a rear camera in the US, the OEM is expensive and not the highest quality, and the app is klunky. I had THINKWARE U3000 Pro front and rear installed in CSL. These have excellent quality and are the best parking mode for recording someone hitting your car without draining the battery. Viofo A329 is a very highly rated option.

I went with the latest mini version from VIOFO. For the price, it felt like a great value: 4K 30fps + HDR and good image quality.

BMWs now come with a prewired dashcam with built in collision detection. It’s a $500 unlock after you purchase the vehicle but well worth the money. Somebody backed into my car a few months ago and it came super handy in determining fault. Started recording as soon as it detected an impact.

Blackvue hardwired front and rear was $800 total installed by pro audio shop + $140 for a Blendmount. Best $940 I’ve ever spent.

The brand I recommend is thinkware, and they have a pretty handy OBDII plug option which makes the wiring portion of it friendly. Including for parking mode. The U3000 is a great unit.

I just installed a Garmin on my car this week.

I just bought a new Rav 4 and paid $4500 for the protection package, tinting and dash cam. The BlackVue 800 Gold, front and rear cameras, fitted by Pacific Toyota in Cairns was $1500.

I had someone swipe me on the motorway and drive off. Now I’m fucked for the next 5 years. I wish I had a dashcam at the time like I do now

The first camera I had was the Viofo 229. The car battery would drain where my car wouldn't start unless I used my battery starter.