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Should dash cams be fitted as standard to all new cars?

Do you think dash cams should be fitted as standard on new cars as they don't cost a lot and could save a lot of insurance claim disputes. In the past two weeks I have had several driving incidents which have been of great concern. In one instance a car in front of me came to a complete halt then started to drive the wrong way down a dual carriageway, then turned round and nearly drove into my car. Only my fast reaction avoided a crash. I never found out why this happened. Also which is your best recommendation for dash cam and do you advise it best to get a garage to fit them?

Asked on 9 February 2026 by Neil Littman

Answered by David Ross
Dash cams offer valuable protection to drivers and we would recommend them as a sensible purchase both in terms of evidence in the event of an accident but also potentially lowering insurance premiums. Some manufacturers offer them as an option, but fitting them as standard would only likely happen if legislation forced manufacturers into doing so. There are many dashcam reviews on the Honest John Kit pages here - kit.honestjohn.co.uk/top-tens/top-10-best-dash-cam.../ Fitting yourself or having it installed will depend on the complexity of the device and your own abilities, but if in any doubt having it installed can save potential issues later on.

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