Should You Have a Dashcam in Your Van?

Dashcams can offer priceless evidence to support an accident claim or to disprove liability. There are plenty of options to choose from so it’s best to do your research before picking one up.

A dashcam is essentially a small video camera that sits in your windscreen that records short clips on a constant loop. Depending on the standard of your camera, it may auto save the footage when it detects an accident, or you may have to press a button to preserve the footage.

Either way, this footage can then be used by your insurers to get a clear and unbiased view of what actually occurred. You can also buy dashcams that record when your used van is parked too. If it detects movement as a result of a crash or break in, it will once again store this footage. Stolen tools are a huge problem for van owners, so getting an alert on your phone, which some cameras offer, when they detect a break in could potentially save you thousands of pounds in tools and lost work.

There are three main types of dash cams: front view, front and rear view and cabin view. Front and rear view offers the most comprehensive level of cover as this also videos rear impacts, the most common Collison on our roads. Cabin view is more suited to taxis or families that share a car.

Crash for cash incidents are becoming a big problem, not only do they cause unnecessary injuries and road closures, they also increase our insurance premiums. In a bid to curb these events, insurance companies will often offer a reduced premium if you have a camera installed. For fleet owners, this can result in a huge saving while also enabling you to monitor your drivers’ habits behind the wheel of your used vans.

Dash cams are a great addition to keep your new vehicle safe and secure, view our used vehicles here now!