Front-only vs front + rear dashcam: which is right for you?

Front-only vs front + rear dashcam — key points

A front-only dashcam covers the most common type of accident — front-end collisions. They're affordable, quick to install, and give you a strong baseline of protection.

Front + rear dashcams add full rear coverage, which is critical for rear-end shunts, parking bumps and tailgaters. In Sydney traffic, that rear camera pays for itself the first time someone runs into the back of you.

If you're a rideshare driver (Uber, Didi, Ola) we recommend a 3-channel system with a cabin camera too — both for safety and for any in-car disputes.

Whichever route you choose, we'll install it neatly with all wiring fully concealed.

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Dashcam Installation & Care

Look after your dashcam

Free guides from our installers on preparing for install day, SD card care, parking mode in the Australian heat and saving footage after an incident.

Dashcam installation day: what to prepare before we arrive

A short checklist so your mobile dashcam installation runs smoothly — glass prep, SD cards, fuse box access and parking.

SD card care: how to format your dashcam card (and how often)

Corrupted files are almost always an SD card problem. Here's the simple monthly routine that keeps your footage safe.

After an accident: how to save and submit your dashcam footage

Lock the clip, copy the original file, and keep it unedited — the exact steps insurers and NSW Police expect.

Summer heat, batteries and parking mode: caring for your dashcam

Australian heat is hard on adhesive mounts and car batteries. Here's how to keep parking mode safe all year round.

Dashcam Installation & Care Checklist (PDF)

A one-page printable checklist: what to prep before install, first-week setup, monthly care and what to do after an incident.

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