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Dash Cam Fitting in Reading
Front, rear or dual dash cams fitted at your home or work, or at our Reading workshop. Bring the camera you’ve chosen, or let us supply one.
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Dash cam fitter
Dash Cam Fitter in Reading
Having a dash camera installed has grown in popularity over the past few years. Much of that growth has been driven by rising car insurance premiums, and by the frustration of drivers involved in accidents or incidents that weren’t their fault, with no way of proving it.
You may also have read about individuals, or even organised gangs, causing incidents to make injury claims: stopping suddenly for no reason, knowing the driver behind will usually be held at fault simply because they were behind.
Away from anything criminal, there are plenty of genuine accidents too. Clear evidence of who was at fault protects your no-claims discount and makes sure your repairs are paid for by the other driver’s insurer.
With premiums so high, especially for younger drivers, a car camera is a wise investment, particularly if you know you’re a careful and safe driver.
Mobile or workshop
Mobile Dash Cam Fitting
Whether you’d like a mobile dash cam fitting or would rather bring your car to our workshop, we can sort out your car camera either way. How long it takes depends on the camera you’ve chosen, and a front and rear installation naturally takes longer than a single camera.
Some cameras are quite simple to fit, but your focus should be on choosing one with the features you need, and leaving the fitting to us. Ideally you don’t want to keep changing your dash cam, so pick one that ticks all your boxes.
Thinking of changing your car soon? You can leave the dash cam in and include it in the sale. If you’d rather take it with you, mention it when you get in touch and we’ll put together a special price for fitting it now, then removing it and reinstalling it in your next car.
Choosing a camera
Choosing a Car Camera
One of the main choices, and a very personal one, is whether the camera mounts on the windscreen or the dashboard. Some people find a windscreen camera too distracting and always look for a dashboard option, although there are very small cameras that sit behind the rear-view mirror.
The other big decision is front, rear or dual (front and rear). Two cameras add to the cost of the cameras and the fitting, but if you only have one and something happens behind you, you’ll be kicking yourself. One camera is better than none, but two make the exercise really worthwhile.
It’s also worth checking with your insurer whether they offer a lower premium with a dash cam fitted, and whether that depends on the type of camera or on having front and rear. A reduction could offset the extra cost of a better camera, so this should really be your first step.
What to compare
What Affects the Price of a Dash Cam
Beyond the mounting and the number of cameras, the price comes down to these.
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Recording length and triggers
Does it keep recording when the car is parked? Does it have sensors that start recording when something moves close to the car, or when it senses an impact?
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Recording quality
HD, Ultra HD or 4K, and how good the picture is in low light and at night.
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Storage
A MicroSD card or built-in storage, and whether it backs up to the cloud through your phone in case the camera is damaged in a crash.
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Built-in GPS
Records the exact location alongside any incident.
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Viewing angle
How wide the recording area is. The wider it is, the more it captures.
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Power and access to footage
Plugged into a socket, or hardwired to the battery for longer recording when parked. And whether you view, save and delete clips in an app or have to take the card out.
Have a particular camera in mind? Include the model and your registration on our contact form and we’ll come back with an installation price.
Installation options
Dash Cam Installation Options
How your dash cam is installed depends on the camera you choose: how it’s powered, whether it links to your phone, and whether you want the camera view on your car’s dashboard screen.
Some rear cameras double up very well as a parking camera, so you get two uses from one camera if your car doesn’t already have a parking camera or sensors.
Connecting several sensors and hardwiring to the battery takes a little more work on our part, but you end up with a very robust, high-spec camera system.
If it all seems like too much of a headache, get in touch and we’ll help you decide which dash cam to get, then fit it for you.
Free quotes
Ready to Have a Dash Cam Fitted?
Call us or send an enquiry with your car and the camera you’d like, for a free quote. We’re open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
FAQs
Dash Cam Questions
Would you recommend having a car camera fitted?
You’d expect us to say yes, but with the way things are on the roads, it’s probably more important than ever to have both a front and a rear dash cam. It could be the difference between winning and losing an insurance dispute, and losing one could cost you far more in premiums over the following five years.
Do you fit all makes of dash cam?
Yes, we’re happy to fit virtually every sort of dash cam. There’s a vast range of makes, models and prices, and they differ in recording quality, how they record, how recordings are stored and accessed, and whether they cover the front and rear or even all round.
Most people research and choose a model that suits them at the right price, then come to us for the fitting. We’re also happy to supply car cameras: tell us the features you’re after and your budget, and we’ll find and fit the most suitable dash cam for you.
Do I need front and rear cameras?
One camera is better than none, but a front camera won’t help if something happens behind you. Two cameras cost more to buy and fit, but they make the exercise really worthwhile. Check with your insurer too, as some offer a lower premium for certain cameras.
Can you hardwire a dash cam to the battery?
Yes. Hardwiring lets the camera keep recording for longer while the car is parked. It takes a little more work than a plug-in camera, but it gives a tidier, more robust installation.
Can you move my dash cam to my next car?
Yes. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll put together a price for fitting it now, then removing it and reinstalling it in your next car.
Related services
Other Fitting Work
We fit and set up other in-car technology too.
We cover Reading and nearby areas including Caversham, Earley, Shinfield, Tilehurst and Woodley. Not sure if we reach you? Call 0118 338 5138.