A dash camera has become a must-have for any vehicle on the road. The video evidence they collect is crucial in preventing fraud. Likewise, the “I can’t believe that just happened” moments are perfect to share on social media. Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian has a dash cam solution for every make and model of vehicle on the road.
Why You Need a Dash Camera?
Major cities like Richmond are havens for criminal organizations that execute staged accidents. A staged accident is a planned event that involves your vehicle. The goal is financial gain from you and your insurance company. It could be a Jump-in, where people not involved in the accident claim that one of the cars or trucks hit them. The Swoop and Squat is another common staged accident where a driver swerves in front of another and slams on the brakes to cause a crash. The sign that these are everyday events is that each exploit has garnered a name.
If you have a dash camera, your odds of being involved are automatically reduced. The so-called victims will check for a camera’s presence before executing the crash maneuver or jumping on the hood of your car to claim you hit them. If they commit fraud, and you have evidence, they risk having their plan backfire.
Improve Driving Behavior
Another scenario where the simple presence of a dash cam reduces the chance of an accident is in company vehicles or when the kids borrow a family vehicle. Many studies have shown that drivers are much more cautious and take fewer risks when they know a camera is recording everything they are doing. Information from an onboard accelerometer can show how abruptly they brake, corner and accelerate. Further, most of our solutions include a GPS receiver to store the vehicle’s location and speed with video. Each manufacturer has viewing software that allows you to replay the videos and look at the vehicle locations on Google Maps.
Camera Options for Every Vehicle
Extreme Audio carries a wide selection of dash cam solutions from Momento and Alpine. These cameras have high-resolution image sensors up to 2k (1440p) resolution to capture fine details like license plates. All of our cameras have a secondary camera. We can install this camera to monitor the area behind your vehicle or point it into the interior. Some models have provisions for a third infrared camera designed specifically to record what happens inside the vehicle. This is a perfect solution for taxi, limousine and rideshare applications.
Our camera solutions start recording automatically when you start your vehicle, ensuring you never miss anything while driving. Videos are stored on a microSD card. Events like an impact or sudden braking result in a video stored in a special folder that’s not overwritten when the card gets full. With most of our solutions, you can connect your smartphone to the camera using Wi-Fi to download the videos you want to watch.
Connected Dash Camera Solution
The Drone XC dashcam combines a remote car starter smartphone interface with a high-quality camera solution for ultimate convenience and protection. As the camera is connected to the Internet, you can see what the camera sees from anywhere. If your car alarm is triggered at night, you can look at what’s happening around the vehicle in real-time. You don’t have to be near the car or truck. In fact, you can be almost anywhere on the planet, so long as you have an Internet connection.
Expert Installation by Trained and Experienced Professionals
While installing a dash camera seems simple, doing it properly takes some planning. First, we will discuss where you want the front and rear cameras mounted. Next, our team takes the time to ensure every wire and cable is routed to be safe. We ensure nothing will interfere with airbags in the roof and A-pillar or safety cameras in the windshield. Wiring to the rear hatch is always routed through the factory grommets to ensure it’s hidden and protected. We finish by ensuring the cameras are aimed to provide the most coverage and that the settings are correct for how you want to use the system.
Protect Yourself with a Dash Camera from Extreme Audio
Whether you simply want to make fun of people who drive poorly on social media or are concerned about fraud and false accusations, a dash cam from Extreme Audio in Midlothian or Mechanicsville is an excellent investment. Please drop by our nearest location and discuss your concerns with a team member. They will create a solution to give you the information and peace of mind you seek. If you can’t visit one of our locations during regular business hours, call us or use the contact form to send an e-mail.