Automotive Aftermarket Electronics
for the North East
Carcomms is a trading name of Cygnal Ltd
YOUR OWN DASH CAM INSTALLATION
We can install any dash cam into any type of vehicle, including hybrid and electric, anywhere in the North East.
involves hardwire fitting of power feed, earth and good ignition where required - all fused where necessary for safety and dashcam legally sited.
A DASH CAM INSTALL
DASHCAM FITTING INFORMATION
You will need all the necessary cables and mounts, including a power cable or hardwire kit and front to rear cable if a rear camera is being fitted. Failure to provide all of the equipment may result in the job being cancelled and a cancellation fee applied.
If you don’t have a dash cam hardwire kit, we can supply an adaptor, to convert the cigarette lighter style plug on the power cable into cable which can be used for a hardwire install.
If your dashcam has a parking mode feature, this might not work unless you have the correct, specific hardwire kit for your dash cam. Please check with the dash cam manufacturer if unsure.
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Our experienced installers will be happy to fit your own dash cams that you bought elsewhere, but please be aware that some equipment might not be to UK spec and/or could cause interference to your DAB radio, resulting in loss of signal in some areas. Our installers will try to reduce or remove this interference, but we cannot guarantee results or be responsible for the loss of signal.
PLEASE NOTE: when deinstalling dash cams which weren't originally fitted by Cygnal, we cannot be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect materials used during the camera installation (i.e. bonding glue, aged adhesive pads or faulty wiring)​
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How long does the installation take?To install a front only dashcam, it varies with the car model. Without unforseen issues, a front dashcam can take between 30 minutes to over an hour. A front and rear camera can take up to 2 hours, but generally about 90 minutes. Of course if there is accessories involved, such as a parking mode battery, installation time will be longer.
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How do we install a dash cam?We offer hardwire installation with all our dash cams, so you can be confident that it has been fitted correctly and safely by a professional. Our installation technicians have installed thousands of dash cams into hundreds of different vehicle models. Their quality is shown by the excellent Trustpilot reviews they receive. More information can be found in our Installation Policy.
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Can I install a dash cam myself?Yes, you can fit your own dash cam if you know what you are doing. For a seamless hard-wired installation, correctly fused for safety, it's best left to the professionals. We offer hardwire installation of any dash cam, whether supplied by us or not. You can come to us or we can come to your home or work. Our installation technicians have installed thousands and earn great 5-star reviews on Trustpilot and Google.
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How much is a dash cam?Dash cams vary in price, based on the quality and the features you need. We have some entry level dash cams from around £99 plus installation. Some of the more advanced dash cams can set you back upwards of £400 to £500. There is definitely a dash cam that suits all budgets and needs. When comparing prices please bear in mind that ours include installation. Check out our Trustpilot reviews to see the quality of our mobile fitting technicians.
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Which is the best dash cam?This is very much dependent on what you need it for. If you're looking for an advanced dash cam, we like the Thinkware U3000 or BlackVue - DR970X. Whereas if you are on a budget, any of our Road Angel dash cams tend to be good value for money.
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How do we install a dash cam?We offer hardwire installation with all our dash cams, so you can be confident that it has been fitted correctly and safely by a professional. Our installation technicians have installed thousands of dash cams into hundreds of different vehicle models. Their quality is shown by the excellent Trustpilot reviews they receive. More information can be found in our Installation Policy.
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Do dash cams record all the time?All hardwired dash cams will turn on and begin recording with the vehicle ignition. Dash cams which have the parking mode feature will record footage if an incident or bump occurs when the vehicle is parked - it will register the impact and immediately start recording.
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Can I install a dash cam myself?Yes, you can fit your own dash cam if you know what you are doing. For a seamless hard-wired installation, correctly fused for safety, we believe it's best left to the professionals. We offer hardwire installation of any dash cam, whether supplied by us or not. You can come to us or we can come to your home or work.
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Should I buy front and rear or just front?In the early days of dashcams most models were just front and that was preferred by customers. However, now that most drivers are well aware of the benefits of the dashcam, most dashcams now are installed as front and rear. There is often as much danger behind you as in front. The rear camera can add to the cost of your dashcam due to the camera itself and the more lengthy installation.