Dash Cams Buying Guide | Halfords UK

Installing an in-car camera into your car can help peace of mind and dash cams are very useful for insurance claims. Our Halfords guide will take you through the range of dash cameras we have available to you. [Halfords. We Fit. We Service. We Repair.]

Dash cams offer peace of mind for anyone on the roads.

They’re extremely helpful for protection in insurance claims.

You’ll find that all dash cams in our range are high definition for maximum playback quality.

Given the amount of footage recorded on the road, our dash cams use a looping technology.

They record non-stop until the microSD card is full and then record over unwanted footage automatically.

They also all have in-built G sensors – these detect bumps and nudges on your car and save the footage automatically, meaning it can’t be overwritten by the normal looping tech.

Some models even have real-time GPS plotting – showing the exact location of incidents. Super helpful for insurance claims.

At the higher-end of the range, you can expect crystal clear resolution, improved night time recording, wider camera angles to record more of the road, and even inbuilt Alexa to interact with your dash cam or other smart devices.

You’ll also find Rear Dash Cams in the range.

These aren’t reversing cameras, they record a rear view of the road as you’re driving - particularly useful as rear end bumps account for about one in four of all traffic accidents. 

You will need to check which accessories are needed for your dash cam.

For most cameras you will need to purchase a microSD memory card with card reader or PC or Mac adapter.

Check if your dash cam comes with one and ensure your memory card is dash cam compatible by checking the manual. 

An alternative option is to choose a Wi-fi enabled device that will allow you to wirelessly transfer footage from your camera to other devices.

Remember, more recording means more memory usage.

Having a rear dash cam will, of course, use more memory, so it can be worth investing in a larger microSD memory card if you do use one of these - 32 gigabyte and above. 

If you’re looking for more details, pop in-store to chat to a member of the team where we can give you more information on dash cams and even fit them for you.

To see our full range, visit the Dash Cams section of our website.

[hardsjeremy]

Dashcam fitting cancelled at last minute as they are not allowed to work on electric cars. Took my money quick enough even though booking system identified my car as electric. Was promised immediate refund. 19 days later no refund. DO NOT TRUST HALFORDS

[maxbacon]

This is the truth, about 4 years ago I was browsing in Halfords when an assistant approached me and said can I help you?, yes I said where are the Jubilee clips?, whats a Jubilee clip says he?, (I kid you not).

[aaronadimora]

£70 to fit a dash cam, it's only hiding some bloody wires!