Also, be sure to check the front and rear fields of view as they tend to differ, with the rear camera often having a smaller view field. A larger field of view will capture a wider area, which often comes with a higher price tag.

✔️ Field of view: Check the field of view specs to make sure you're recording the area you want. Built-in rear cameras may have their field of view limited by where you choose to put it, but separate cameras have more flexibility in their location. Dash cams that also record the rear of the car can have a second lens built into the front-facing camera or use a separate camera altogether, so make sure you're choosing the best one for your needs and the type of vehicle you drive. ✔️ Front and rear cam: Some dash cams only record in front of the vehicle and other dash cams can record multiple angles - front, rear and/or interior. We look at features, technical specifications and price to find the best products for a wide range of lifestyles. When we evaluate these products, our engineers assess their performance and ease of use. The tech experts at Good Housekeeping Institute have tested all sorts of video monitoring and security products over the years such as the best doorbell cameras, best home security cameras and more. Dash cams are mounted inside your car and provide video of what's happening in front of the car, inside the passenger cabin and/or the rear of the car. Hopefully, you'll never need to actually use the footage captured by a dash cam but having one can give you peace of mind in the event of an accident, break-in or road rage incident. When it comes to taking care of the family car, maybe you invest in a good car wax here and there or even a handheld car vacuum to make sure the inside is properly detailed, but what about making sure you're covered in the event something goes wrong? That's where a dash cam comes in.

Insignia front and rear dash cam