I’ve watched MANY crashes on Facebook or YouTube over the years recorded on dash cams and know that it’s great idea as a witness to any accidents that may occur whilst you’re driving. But what other reasons would you use a dash cam for?
Well we were sent the Nextbase 412GW Dash Cam to review and I’ve been mulling over why we would actually need it.
In the event of an accident you can prove that a crash wasn’t your fault by using the recording from the dash cam. There’s no clearer evidence than a film of the event itself! It will save a lot of time and money when the other party is trying to blame you.
However, a dash cam is just as good for parents of learner drivers. You can guarantee that your child isn’t going to act crazy whilst driving if they know that there’s a camera watching how they drive. It may also be useful for learner drivers to go look over any mistakes whilst out driving with an instructor. Watching back the film to see where they went wrong and how to improve different driving manoeuvres.
You can even use your camera as a video camera to film your road trip. Download some editing software and you can have a great film of your next trip ready for the family to watch or even to put on YouTube.
If you are concerned about leaving your car out on the street overnight then let the dash cam record any activity around the car. Keep an eye on neighbours parking beside you or watch out for vandals or thieves. Having WiFi on your dash cam means that you can send the data directly to your phone or tablet. The Nextbase 412GW Dash Cam also has a parking sensor which can be left on for extended periods of time, only turning on and recording if there’s any movement detected to the car. So if anybody bumps into your car with theirs it will turn on and record, great for when you need to leave it when going on holiday!
The Nextbase 412GW has a lot of great features, including a 3″ LED colour screen, powered click & go mount for simple, instant connection, night vision, 140-degree wide angle, smartphone app and WiFi connectivity, automatic recording and file protection and GPS logging.
Competition
If you would like to win your own Nextbase 412GW dash cam then fill out the form below. Good luck!
412GW Dash Cam
Alica says
What a fantastic giveaway! This would be great for my hubby! Thank you for the chance x
Tracy Nixon says
Thank you for the review and giveaway!
Janet Humphrey says
Been thinking about getting a dash cam for a while, great article which has helped to make up my mind. thanks for this
Peter Watson says
Great article and fantastic giveaway.
Allan R Dixon says
Lovely giveaway, thank you.
S Edwards says
very nice prize
Lindsey Morris says
Great thank you!!!
Marycarol says
A dash cam is definitely on my christmas list this year
stephen lossnitzer says
yes please would really be handy for my new car which im saving for
Louise says
I think everyone should have a dash cam as standard
wayneaket says
I’ve always wanted a dash cam! here’s hoping!
caroline willoughby says
Had so many near misses. You know it will happen one day. Be prepared is what I would say.
wayneaket says
I’ve always wanted one especially now they are crash for cash people around!
julie f says
this would be great been talking about getting with one, some drivers are awful
Ritchie Dee says
Great prize
Katy Wright says
Nice prize
Hayley Atkins says
I believe that I live in the town with the worst driving (both dangerous and inconsiderate) so this is necessary kit just to be safe .Would love to win.
Ann Gwillim says
Would feel a lot safer with a dash cam as there are some idiots driving about.
Dave C says
This would make a great Christmas gift, thanks for the chance.
Jean Cassell says
This is a great giveaway and I’m keeping my fingers crossed
Amelia Kennedy says
I’d love to win this for my husband, who’s now back on the road after a long period of illness. It would give him great peace of mind x
Ellen Stafford says
Sounds great thanks for the chance x
Beverley Cousins says
What a fabulous christmas present for my son, he’s been on about one of these for ages now. Thank you
Dat says
Liked the robot vid attached, one of my son’s Christmas wish list.
Ruth Bugg says
Never thought of getting a dash cam thought there just a fad, didn’t realise they had so many features, could never afford one so this is a great generous giveaway
Rachel Arnup says
Sounds very handy to have, thanks!
Laura Jeffs says
Thank you for this brilliant giveaway, would love to win!
Kathleen marsden says
I wish my daughter had had one of these years ago when the driver in front of her stopped. To this day she says he stopped on purpose
Martin Porritt says
Thanks. This would be great.
Rich Tyler says
This be so useful
Elizabeth Gaskell says
A dash cam would give me brilliant peace of mind in case anything happens. Fabulous technology.
kelly wheelhouse says
This looks brilliant! I only passed my test this year and the drivers around here are awful! cutting people up, pulling in front of people, going through red lights, shooting past rows of traffic to go through traffic lights first. It’s terrible here
justine meyer says
This might help capture all the bad drivers like the person who wrote my car off in a multi storey
LISA EVERAERT says
This is exactly whats needed for our family car! Thank you for the chance.
Angela Thompson says
Informative review, thank you!
Keiran says
nice prize
KEV C says
This would be a great xmas gift for dad 🙂
Hannah Wilding says
Could do with one of these for the southern roads!
jjo says
Great giveaway
Vivien Baird says
Great review Mu Husband travels a lot so this would be great for him
Barbara-Jane Shaw says
this would be a great addition to my car and help me feel safer
russell scott says
cheeky robot – like it
Margaret GALLAGHER says
How beautiful Thankyou
Carole Nott says
Would love to win this dash cam for my car – great giveaway
T Brailey says
This would be so useful. The amount of times I wished I had one.
Frankie Bridger says
Would be perfect for my mum!
Tracey Christie says
What a fantastic prize, Good luck.
Natalie Parker says
Excellent review, this would be perfect for my car. Good Luck everyone.
Nigel Soper says
Have been wanting a dashcam for a long time but still not sure what percentage of accidents it would pick up; even if you had two with one pointing forward and one rear facing there would still be areas to the side that wouldn’t be recorded.
Ursula Hunt says
I would love this prize, I think in this sometimes warped world we need one of these to protect ourselves from unscrupulous characters
Ruth Harwood says
This would be amazing for us to feel safe and that our property is safe too xx
Stacy L says
Great review and giveaway! 🙂
Anthony Harrington says
very useful indeed! nice review, well worth having for peace of mind
Rachael Simmons says
Would love this for my dad, he recently turned 60 🙂
Elaine Hamilton says
I am dying for one of these items.
andrea tinkler says
This day and age a dash cam is so important. I had a car aim at me the other day from the other side of the road. Scary times. great competition
David Nicolson says
This would be great to have. So useful for these “accidents” where the culprit doesn’t own up.
Jason Edwards says
I think these things are a good idea, but not everyone can justify the cost of buying a good one. I do worry about the drain on the car battery when sat for a period of time (e.g. when away for a few days or more) – my last car was terrible for killing batteries even without things like this drawing power.
Karen McMillan says
Great review, great prize.
Amanda tanner says
This would make a great christmas present for my mum
DUNCAN BROWN says
Could come in very handy with all the crash4cash idiots out there.
Matthew Warman says
Great prize! And it keeps you safe from all the idiots on the road!
jo liddement says
This would be great to give to my son who has just passed his driving test and bought his first car.
katrina walsh says
Would love this for my son who has just got his first car
Louise Smith says
This would be great, there are so many bad drivers on the road
Allison Sherwood says
I would love this for my son as he has just passed his driving test.
Christine Caple says
We would love one of these, so useful!
Emma Howard says
I could really do with one of these for my commutes
Lorna Ledger says
Awesome comp, thanks so much for the chance – My step Dad would love this
MELANIE CRUMPTON says
Just what I need thank you
James Travis says
Great giveaway thank you
Carolyn E says
My parents need one of these for their own safety – and I rather think perhaps others!
Laura Skinner says
My Dad was very jealous when i bought one of these! would love to surprise him with one for xmas. I’m lost without my dash cam, makes me feel so comforted when i drive along. Everyone should have one, i think they are a neccessary thing to have these days.
Kev Banham says
Great prize much needed nowadays with driving
Sharon everett says
Would love to win this for my hubby ???
Rebecca Nisbet says
this would be quite reassuring
Sharon Hirst says
Fab prize, would be a great gift for my husband. Having recently had work van stolen from outside our house, would give us both peace of mind
Cathryn Crawshaw says
fab prize giving me more confidence when driving
greig spencer says
Sounds very handy to have, love to win one
Kelly Knowles says
Lovely review to read, learnt new things, as i read i can relate to my mother in laws driving, love to treat her!
Edward Guerreiro says
This would make a great present for my brother. He does a lot of driving for work.
David Greenhalgh says
enjoyed the video
Sheri Darby says
This would be wonderful
John Tunnicliffe says
Makes car journeys more relaxing knowing you always have a witness on hand
Patricia Avery says
A great giveaway. Thank you 🙂
Stella Azzopardi says
Great giveaway such a useful prize
Claire Appleton says
Amazing prize! I so need one of these 🙂
JULIE WARD says
This would be useful for my sister who does a lot of driving
luke bailey says
would be great
Stephen Little says
Fingers crossed!
Vera Bahounkova says
I would love to win to surprise my husband
laura stewart says
lovely giveaway thank you
Steve Butler says
I think all new vehicles should be fitted with a dashcam as standard
thomas mckinney says
this is a great prize, especially nowadays with the amount
mad drivers out there
ellie spider says
I’ve been thinking about getting one of these as a protection as you hear of so many people doing crazy things like removing their brake light bulbs to cause crashes to get money
Gemma found says
Would love one of these for my fiancé
JoanHewes says
Dash cams are very helpful on single track roads and are needed for insurance claims!
Maria Jane Knight says
This would give my family great peace of mind in knowing we have data stored.
Emma Davison says
Fab. A dashcam is on my wishlist
Sandra Fortune says
Fab giveaway thanks for the chance my hubby would love this so useful
paula cheadle says
I think that this is a wonderful prize
Carol Boffey says
great giveaway
John Ettery says
A dash cam is definitely on my christmas list, especially nowadays with the amount
idiot drivers on the roads.
Sandy G says
Thanks Jenny. Great giveaway ?. Happy to spread your word. Merry Christmas to you and yours. ?????
Lucy Dorrington says
My husband needs one of these to add visuals when he’s moaning about the traffic!
Lesley Burrows says
Great comp, thanks
Julie Scattergood says
Fabulous prize. Thank you for the opportunity
Danny Evans says
Dash cams are great , they are so many numptys on the road now you need all the assistance you can get
Deborah Clarke says
Just what we need as ours is very much on its last legs