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Are you planning a long distance road trip in the near future? Any travel entails a lot of planning to make sure that it would be enjoyed by everyone going. One of the most important aspects of the road trip is, of course, the transportation.

Aside from making your transportation is well-maintained, it is also a good idea to make sure that it has a dashboard camera. Years ago, dashboard cameras were considered just a luxury for many car owners. But nowadays, more and more people have installed dashboard cameras in their automobiles. Not only can they help in insurance frauds, but sometimes you can capture some very interesting things on your dashboard camera.

If you have never purchased one and you don’t know which features are important, check out some tips below on what you need to in order to purchase the best dashboard camera for your long distance trip.

Do your own research – there are so many dashboard cameras in the market today, and you might be swayed by advertising tactics into buying one that might be too expensive but you’ll find out later that you are not happy with your purchase. Make sure you do your research on what a dashcam can and cannot do and list down the features that you require on your own dashboard camera so that you will know what to look for once you begin your search.

Ask for recommendations from friends – do you have any friends who already have a dash cam installed in their vehicles? If so, their first-hand suggestions would be best. You can be sure that they will be honest with their recommendations. You can even ask your friend to teach you how their own cameras work and demonstrate the different features so you can see first-hand how it functions.

Read articles from magazines or newspapers – it would be impossible not to see any articles on magazines or maybe even newspapers about dashboard cameras. Go to your local library or bookstore and purchase magazines that are specifically tailored for car owners. You will be able to find some honest reviews by car enthusiasts about what dashboard cameras will work well for your need.

Look through forums for suggestions – you can go to forums like Reddit and see if there are people who have recommended specific brands and models. Just make sure that whoever is posting is actually reliable as there are some who lie about their answers in the forum.

5. Go to review websites for more options – if you don’t want to buy a magazine just to look for an article about dashboard cameras, the good thing is that there are websites that put dashcam reviews to help consumers with what they can choose to purchase. These websites have reviewed hundreds of models and came up with what can be considered the best of the best list. You’ll be able to compare features and prices which will surely make your decision easier.