Motorists are increasingly turning to affordable dash cams to protect themselves against 'crash for cash' insurance scams, where drivers or moped riders deliberately cause collisions to claim compensation. Organised criminal gangs are often behind these incidents, which are on the rise and can be terrifying for victims.
Police have advised that among the best ways for drivers to protect themselves are to keep an adequate distance between vehicles and to fit a dash cam to have footage of any suspicious incidents. Now, a popular dash cam is available at a reduced price on Amazon.
iZeeker GD 100 Dash Cam Deal
The iZeeker GD 100 2.5K Front Dashcam with night vision, 170-degree wide view and loop recording has been reduced from £39.99 to £28.19 on Amazon. It's the cheapest it's been for the last three months, but the deal only lasts for the next few days, according to Amazon.
The dash cam has a 170° wide-angle lens, covering multiple lanes and reducing blind spots. When connected to vehicle power, it automatically starts recording, with no need for WiFi, smartphone pairing, or an app setup. It includes a 32GB microSD card, ready to record after installation. With seamless loop recording, the oldest footage is automatically replaced when the card becomes full, but in the case of impact, the G-Sensor detects the incident and protects the relevant footage from overwriting.
Other Dash Cam Deals
For those wanting a front and rear dash cam, Amazon has the Woolaacoo Dash Cam, reduced from £42.99 to £36.53. It comes with a built-in 64GB SD card, a 4K ultra HD front camera, and a 1080P rear camera.
At Argos, the Road Angel Halo Guardian 2K LCD Dual Dash Cam is half price, reduced from £239.99 to £119.99, offering clear video front and rear. At Debenhams, the Ventryn Wifi Dash Cam Pro Camera Recorder Dual Lens is reduced from £59.99 to £39.99, recording both front and interior. Its product description states that "if your vehicle is maliciously scratched, it can provide strong evidence".
Shopper Reviews
Shoppers who bought the iZeeker GD 100 have left positive reviews. One said: "Good little dash cam, amazing for the money. Easy to set up, compact making it easy to swap cars." Another noted: "Good 1080 P footage, and the 2.5K is great now that I'm using a higher rated SD card than the one supplied. Pros: Dash cam is 'old school' so no pesky smart-phone apps involved and you can download files to a PC by plugging in the SD as there's a USB adapter supplied. Cons: The supplied SD card may not be up to handling 2.5K so buy a better one."
A professional taxi driver described the dash cam as "excellent", adding: "Since I am a taxi driver, I was looking for a camera that would not require hard wiring to operate so to pass it on my other vehicles when required. I purchased this one and it ticked all the boxes! Good quality footage, very easy to set up and a memory card was supplied."
On the downside, one driver said recordings cannot be streamed directly to a smartphone but also said it was "competitively priced" and would recommend it "for peace of mind". The device has a high 4.4-star rating after more than 3,500 customer reviews. One driver said: "I treated myself to this camera. I love it, it works great and is so easy to use, no downloading apps just plug in and go, great value for money and arrived well before it was due."
