1 / 8A dashboard camera, better known as a dashcam, is a small camera that’s installed either on your car’s dashboard or on your front and rear windscreens. The camera records the view of the road through the windscreen(s) and that data can be stored for review.. It’s a popular accessory that you find on most cars in foreign countries. However, in our country, it’s not a popular accessory as Indian car buyers do not understand the importance of it 2 / 8If you’re involved in an accident, a dashcam can help you provide strong proof to the insurance company about the events around it. With this, you as an owner will be protected from fraudulent investigations by insurance agents or even from wrong third-party claims.3 / 8They're useful for when you get into wrecks because 'you can see clearly that someone else has run the red light, or you can see clearly that a car has come out or a truck has come out when they're not supposed to.4 / 8While a dashcam won’t exactly prevent a robbery but can help in identifying the perpetrators. Many dash cameras have an inbuilt-GPS and many will record even if the ignition is switched off. Several cameras also allow the recording to be directly played on your phone or laptop or even a cloud storage these days. With these features, you can easily track your car’s location if it gets stolen.5 / 8Amidst all these negative scenarios, we do have one positive advantage of dashcams too. If you’re going on a scenic road trip, perhaps to Ladakh or Goa, a dashcam will help you record your drives. All the popular and best-selling cameras have good image quality these days and you can cherish these recordings as memories later or even share them on social media. 6 / 8Safe driving practices take years to master. If you are a new driver or have had a few close calls behind the wheel recently, you may want to review your dash cam video to see what could be done differently next time. Taking the time to refine your technique may help you avoid an accident in the future.7 / 8Although car accidents are always a danger while driving, many incidents that damage your car happen while parked. If your car insurance policy includes comprehensive coverage, then incidents that damage your car such as theft, vandalism, falling tree limbs and damage from fires are generally covered.8 / 8Although discounts may not be available specifically for dash cameras, a dash cam may still help to protect you financially against insurance fraud and maintain cheap car insurance rates. Additionally, installing a dash camera may help assist in the insurance claims process, adding convenience to your insurance experience.