Consumer Reports explains the common specs and features you'll find in dash cams, and answers common legal and insurance ...

A dash cam can be essential if your parked car suffers a break in or accident, but not every model records video when the engine isn't running.

From start to finish, this took me about 5 minutes. I should add that the dashcam company sells cables that can connect the camera directly to your car’s fuse box, which is usually under the dash.

Dash cams can protect you and your vehicle in many situations, but is a budget-friendly option enough, or should you upgrade? We tested two to find out.

The Dash Cam Live uses an LTE connection to let you keep tabs on your car while you're away from it.