Only using the video if its a must. Wont hand over anything unless something like the other driver isn't saying they were at fault or something.

This really isn't the best solution. You want something you don't have to think about/proactively activate. I can guarantee you it will be the one time you are too lazy to set it up, or have a dead battery, etc... that you will get hit or miss something you wanted to capture.

Same goes for the GoPro recommendation.

If you want a proper dash-cam setup, get something that records all the time regardless of how lazy you are, without any interaction from you.

Meh, works fine for me. Different strokes for different folks. Just throwing out different ideas

BlackVue 650 (Front and rear) w/ Power Magic Pro power controller. Expensive? Well, it's not radically expensive and the install isn't plug and play but I would buy it again and again.

I feel way better knowing I have footage front and rear.


Edit: Oh snap! It's even cheaper now and it's on PRIME, and it's bundled with the power magic pro. WINNING!

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If one knew what was going to happen one wouldn't have to use a dash cam to start with. Use GPS or don't. Your call.

Id agree, but phones tend to heat up a lot... at least all of my last 3. I barely used them and they died within 4-5 months on me. Two leaked and I freaked. (Battery leaked)

If I used my phone as dash cam it'd probably catch on fire!