How much is a dash cam in the UK?
Again, the price depends on different factors. For example, dash cams for lorries will usually cost more than personal-use dash cams because they have a wider range of features, higher quality cameras, and wide-angle lenses. Read on below for more pricing details…
The main dash cam price factors are:
Personal vs business dash cams
Personal dash cams can start from around £20, offering basic features and functionality. If you own a fleet of vehicles, then you’ll need better quality cameras with more features to help benefit your business – and these higher spec devices usually cost anywhere from £80-£400.
Functionality
Dash cams are so popular among businesses because they offer so many different features, but you’ll need to pay more for high spec devices. When deciding which dash cam you need for your fleet, you should look out for the following functionalities…
Night vision – this allows the dash cam to record high quality, visible footage during night time, helping to support drivers around the clock.
Motion sensors – the dash cam will automatically start recording if it detects any movement outside the vehicle, even if you’re parked with the engine off, which can help identify thieves or vandals.
Collision detection – ideal for when your vehicle is parked, the dash cam will start recording if something collides into you, which can help to identify hit and run drivers.
Auto-recording – this is used for features like motion and collision sensors, allowing the dash cam to automatically start recording even if the engine is off.
Time-lapse auto-recording – when turned on, the dash cam will take regular snapshots and compile them into a timelapse video.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – usually found only on interior dash cams, AI can be used to identify habits like distracted driving, unworn seatbelts, and other driving violations, which will encourage safer driving among your fleet.
In-cab coaching – certain dash cams have built-in speakers, which will automatically alert the driver with information and updates.
GPS Tracking
Some dash cams have integrated GPS tracking software, which will log speed and location information along with the video footage. This data allows fleet managers to locate vehicles at any time, and monitor driving performance against time frames. Dash cams with GPS usually cost around £30-£70 more than those without.
Integration with fleet management and vehicle tracking software
A worthy investment for any fleet manager, vehicle tracking software allows you to improve your fleet’s performance with just a few pieces of tech. With this software, you can plan fuel-efficient routes, dispatch the nearest drivers to each job site, and communicate easily with drivers – all while remaining ELD (electronic logging device) compliant.
Most fleet management software companies will provide a dash cam with their software package, which means the pricing for these particular dash cams depends on the quote you recieve.
Learn more about vehicle tracking software here.
Video quality
Most dash cams come with either 720p, 1080p, 2K, or 4K video definitions. Naturally, the higher quality the video, the more expensive the dash cam. 1080p is suitable for all vehicles, offering high definition dash cam footage, but 2K and 4K will offer much higher clarity when it comes to reviewing footage for insurance claims.
via https://www.AiUpNow.com/ by Henry Williams, Khareem Sudlow
