It gives motorists ‘peace of mind’ without the need for any ‘pesky smart-phone apps’
‘Good little Dash Cam, amazing for the money’(Image: Amazon)
Motorists are now looking for affordable dash cams to install in their vehicles to give them peace of mind in case of road-traffic collisions. Increasingly concerning are so-called ‘crash for cash‘ insurance scams, which are when drivers or moped riders deliberately cause collisions in order to claim compensation.
Organised criminal gangs are usually behind these incidents, which are on the rise and can be terrifying for victims. Police have advised that among the best ways for drivers to protect themselves are to keep an adequate distance between vehicles and to fit a dash cam to have footage of any suspicious incidents.
We can’t help on the road but we have found a great deal on a dash cam that can help protect motorists legally as our roads become more dangerous, allowing drivers to keep a record of any incidents that may occur.
Now on Amazon, the iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording has been reduced from £39.99 to £28.19. It’s the cheapest it’s been for the last three months, but the deal only lasts for the next few days, according to Amazon.
The dash cam has a 170° wide-angle lens, so is able to cover across multiple lanes, reducing the camera’s blind spots and capturing more of the road. When connected to vehicle power, it automatically starts recording so there’s no need to remember to start it up, with no need for WiFi, smartphone pairing or an app setup.
iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording
The iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording is available from Amazon and it’s the cheapest it’s been for the last three months, but the deal only lasts for the next few days.
Plus, it includes a 32GB microSD card, meaning it’s ready to record after installation without the need to purchase a separate memory card. With seamless loop recording, the oldest footage is automatically replaced when the card becomes full, but in the case of impact, the device’s G-Sensor will detect the incident and protect the relevant footage from automatic overwriting.
For those who want a front and rear dash cam, Amazon has the the Woolaacoo Dash Cam, reduced from £42.99 to £36.53. It comes with a built-in 64GB SD card, meaning it is ready to use straight out of the box with a 4K ultra HD front camera and a 1080P rear camera to capture what is happening both ahead and behind the vehicle.
At Argos there is what looks like a great deal for those with a little more to spend. The Road Angel Halo Guardian 2K LCD Dual Dash Cam is half price. It has been reduced from £239.99 to £119.99 and promises very clear video both front and rear.
There is a cheaper option at Debenhams in the shape of the Ventryn Wifi Dash Cam Pro Camera Recorder Dual Lens, which has been reduced from £59.99 to £39.99. It records both to the front and the interior of the vehicle. The product description states that “if your vehicle is maliciously scratched, it can provide strong evidence”.
Shoppers who have bought the iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording have left positive reviews at Amazon. One said: “Good little dash cam, amazing for the money. Easy to set up, compact making it easy to swap cars.
“Good 1080 P footage, and the 2.5K is great now that I’m using a higher rated SD card than the one supplied. Pros: Dash cam is ‘old school’ so no pesky smart-phone apps involved and you can download files to a PC by plugging in the SD as there’s a USB adapter supplied. Cons: The supplied SD card may not be up to handling 2.5K so buy a better one.”
A professional driver described the dash cam as “excellent”, and went on to say: “Since I am a taxi driver, I was looking for a camera that would not require hard wiring to operate so to pass it on my other vehicles when required. I purchased this one and it ticked all the boxes! Good quality footage, very easy to set up and a memory card was supplied.”
On the downside, one driver said that recordings cannot be streamed direct to a smart phone but also said that it was “competitively priced” and that they would recommend the dashcam “for peace of mind”.
That said, the device has a high 4.4-star rating after more than 3,500 customer reviews, one driver saying: “I treated myself to this camera. I love it, it works great and is so easy to use, no downloading apps just plug in and go, great value for money and arrived well before it was due.”
The iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording is available at Amazon.
