1) Problem-First Right after a crash, your dash cam footage can be the difference between a clean claim and weeks of back-and-forth. The problem: footage gets rejected all the time—not because it didn’t record, but because the file was overwritten, exported the “wrong way,” missing key metadata, or shows a timestamp that doesn’t match the
A CPL (circular polarizing) filter is a rotating lens filter that can cut certain types of reflections—mainly the shiny glare you get from dashboards and windshields in bright light. Here’s the part most accessory pages skip: a CPL is not a free upgrade. It trades light for reflection control. That trade can be worth it
Resolution is only one piece of video quality. At night, the limiting factors usually aren’t “how many pixels,” but how much light the sensor can capture per frame and how fast the camera can expose without smearing motion. License plates are a perfect storm target: they’re reflective, they’re often at an angle, and they move
Summer heat is a silent dash cam killer. Not because you “installed it wrong,” but because a windshield is basically a glass greenhouse that cooks anything stuck to it for hours. Most summer dash cam failures fall into two buckets: This guide focuses on practical, heat-safe fixes that hold up better than “re-stick it and
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It’s the set of forward-looking safety features that help with lane guidance, braking support, and speed control. Here’s the catch: many ADAS-equipped cars rely on windshield-mounted cameras and sensors. If you mount a dash cam in the wrong spot, you can interfere with what those systems “see.” Incorrect
The cigarette lighter dash cam install works—but it looks messy.Dangling cables, blocked sockets, and wires across the console ruin an otherwise clean interior. Many drivers avoid hardwiring for valid reasons:fear of fuse boxes, leased vehicles, rentals, or simply not wanting permanent modifications. This guide covers the clean middle ground:a factory-clean dash cam install without using
Dash cam parking mode allows your camera to keep recording when the engine is off.It captures incidents like hit-and-runs, vandalism, or suspicious movement while your car is parked. The problem is simple: the dash cam keeps drawing power from your car battery. To prevent a dead battery, hardwire kits use a voltage cutoff.This shuts the
Few things are worse than finding your dash cam didn’t record an accident or close call. In real life, the main cause of “dash cam not recording” is usually the SD card. Cards wear out. Formatting gets ignored. Files get corrupted. This happens especially in hot cars where the camera records constantly. This guide explains
If you are here because you remember Optima batteries being “the best” 15 years ago, I have bad news for you. Since Johnson Controls moved Optima’s production to Mexico, the quality of those iconic “Six Pack” Spiral Cells has cratered. The forums are full of horror stories about Red Tops dying in 13 months—just one
You drive 15 minutes to work. You drive 15 minutes home. You do this every day. Yet, six months later, you go to start your car on a cold morning, and all you hear is a click. The dealer tells you the battery is dead and blames your “driving profile.” They aren’t lying. In the