Buying a Dash Cam: What Canadian Drivers Need to Know

It can be worthwhile if you want an independent record of road events. Its value depends on reliable footage, correct placement and whether you will retrieve and preserve clips when needed.

Front-only is simpler and covers the direction of travel. A rear camera adds context for impacts or events behind the vehicle but requires more wiring and storage.

No. GPS can add location and speed data, but clear, correctly dated video is the core requirement; decide whether sharing location data fits your needs.

Use the capacity, speed class and endurance type specified by the camera maker. Format it as directed and inspect saved clips periodically because continuous recording is demanding on cards.