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My car got keyed recently which got me thinking about recording while away from my car. What is the best/cheapest option when looking to purchase something that can record motion/incidents on outside of...
I have a Xiaomi M365 folding electric scooter. The other day I was stopped by the police who told me it needed three wheels, brake lights that didn’t blink and were at the correct height. They threatened...
Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition switch.
While reversing cameras are now common on cars I am not aware of any manufacturer offering a factory fitted dash cam even at extra cost? Such a feature could easily be incorporated in the interior mirror...
I had rubbish fly off a lorry that damaged my car. It was going the other way so I have no idea who it was, so have to claim off my own insurance. If I had a dash cam, I might have caught the company's...
I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras bikers often fit to their helmets? I’m in the process...
I have a 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 Convertible which is garaged and only used infrequently in the winter on bright dry days. I have a Draper Battery Master and would like to use it to maintain the charge in...
I have decided its time to invest in a dashcam that will record both front and rear footage, but we need one with good resolution, at least 12 hours constant recording on battery alone, zoom facility to...
Do some European countries impose penalties on drivers who have sat navs in their cars if they have a speed camera warning facility, even if they are switched off and put in the boot? Are there any similar...
What is the best battery-operated dash cam?
 

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