Yes. Dash cams are legal to use across the UK and are not treated as CCTV, provided the footage is for your own personal record of a journey rather than commercial surveillance. It's good practice to mention a dash cam is fitted if you're asked, but there's no requirement to display a sign or notify anyone in advance.

Some UK insurers offer a discount for a fitted dash cam and a few ask about one at renewal, though this varies by provider so it's worth checking your own policy. Even without a discount, footage from an incident can speed up a claim and help establish who was at fault.

A front-only camera records what's ahead of your car. A front and rear (dual-channel) camera adds a second lens, usually mounted on the rear windscreen, so it also captures what happens behind you — useful for rear-end shunts, reversing incidents, or a hit-and-run in a car park. Every dash cam we stock records both.

A 3-channel system adds a third lens, usually facing into the cabin, useful for rideshare or fleet drivers who want a record of what happened inside the car. 4 and 5-channel systems add side or 360° cameras for full-perimeter coverage. Check each product page for the exact camera layout.

Higher resolution makes number plates and road signs easier to read back, especially at a distance or at night. 1080p is a solid, affordable baseline; 2.5K/1440P is a noticeable step up in plate legibility; 4K gives the sharpest detail but produces larger files, so pair it with a bigger memory card. The rear camera is often a lower resolution than the front on dual-channel cameras — check the individual listing.

Most of our dash cams include a card (commonly 32GB or 64GB) sized for several hours of loop recording, and the maximum supported card size is listed on each product page. Recording in 4K or across multiple channels fills a card faster, so if you drive long distances daily, consider using the largest card the camera supports.

Loop recording splits footage into short clips (typically 1-3 minutes) and automatically overwrites the oldest, unlocked clip once the card is full. That means the camera never stops recording and you never have to manually clear space — it just keeps the most recent footage on hand at all times.

A G-sensor detects sudden changes in motion, like braking hard or an impact. When it triggers, the camera automatically locks that clip so it's protected from being overwritten by loop recording, keeping the footage that actually matters safe until you retrieve it.

With parking mode enabled, the camera stays in standby while your car is off and wakes automatically if it detects motion or an impact nearby, recording a short clip. Cameras with a built-in battery or supercapacitor can do this on their own for a limited time; for continuous, always-on protection you'll usually need a hardwire kit connected to your car's fuse box.

Only if you want parking mode to run for extended periods while the car is off. A hardwire kit taps into a fused, low-voltage circuit so the camera can monitor the car without draining the main battery. Some of our cameras include one; on others it's an optional accessory. Without it, most cameras still run fine from the car's cigarette lighter socket whenever the engine is on.

A built-in GPS module stamps each clip with your location, route and speed, which can be useful evidence after an incident and helps confirm exactly where and when something happened. Not every camera in our range has GPS built in — check the individual product page, as some use an external GPS module or don't include one at all.

Most of our cameras broadcast their own WiFi hotspot that a companion phone app connects to directly — no home network or mobile data required. From the app you can view a live feed, change settings and pull clips straight to your phone to save or share, without removing the memory card.

No — dash cam night vision relies on a more light-sensitive sensor (and sometimes infrared assist) plus WDR/HDR processing that balances bright headlights against dark surroundings, so plates and faces stay readable instead of being blown out or lost in shadow. Every camera we list includes some form of night vision, but sensor quality varies by model and price point.

A mirror dash cam clips over your existing rearview mirror and doubles as a screen, showing the live camera feed (and often a live rear-camera feed too) instead of the ordinary mirror reflection. It's a tidy option if you'd rather not have a separate screen or camera body on your windscreen.

Yes. Most dash cams mount to the windscreen with an adhesive or suction bracket and run on power from the 12V socket, which is a straightforward job with no tools needed. Wiring a hardwire kit into the fuse box for parking mode is more involved — if you're not confident routing cables behind trim, an auto electrician can fit it quickly.

Mount the front camera behind the rearview mirror, within the area cleared by your windscreen wipers, so it doesn't obstruct your view or fall foul of the MOT windscreen zone rules. The rear camera typically mounts at the top or bottom of the rear windscreen, angled to capture the road behind.

2.5K and 1440P refer to the same resolution tier (roughly 2560×1440), sitting between Full HD 1080p and 4K (3840×2160). In practice, each step up shows finer detail at distance — most useful for reading a number plate three or four cars ahead — but also produces a larger video file for the same length of footage.

Many dash cams include a built-in microphone that records audio alongside video, which can usually be switched off in the settings if you'd rather not record in-cabin conversation. Check the individual listing for microphone details.

Running from the 12V socket while driving draws negligible power. If you enable 24H parking mode via a hardwire kit, most kits include low-voltage cutoff protection that stops recording before the car battery is drained too far — check the specific hardwire kit's spec if this matters to you.

UK delivery is free on orders of £50 or more, with a flat £5.99 charge under £50. We dispatch within one business day and most orders arrive within 2 to 4 business days, with tracking sent to you by email once your parcel is on its way.

If your dash cam isn't right for you, get in touch within 14 days of delivery under your statutory Consumer Contracts Regulations right to cancel, and we'll arrange a return or refund. The camera should be returned in its original packaging with all included accessories. Full details are in our Shipping & Returns policy.