High Performance Centre
What it is
A dashcam records the road while you drive, and can be useful evidence if something happens. Front-only, front-and-rear and interior cameras are all common.
Hardwiring a dashcam means powering it from the car’s fuse box rather than the 12V socket. It keeps cables out of sight, frees up the socket and, with the right kit, allows parking mode recording while the car is parked.
Parking mode should be wired with a low-voltage cut-off so the camera does not drain the battery. Cable routing matters too: it should be kept clear of airbags and trim clips.
When to book it
- You have bought a dashcam and want it installed tidily
- You want a rear camera added to an existing setup
- Your current dashcam has trailing wires or stops recording
- You want parking mode without flattening the battery
How we handle it
Book a slot online with your reg and pick a time. Let us know which camera you have and where you want it mounted.
If anything extra is needed for your car, it is explained and priced before it goes ahead. At collection, you are shown how it is set up.
What to expect
- Book online with your reg and choose a time
- Camera mounted and cables routed out of sight
- Anything extra explained and priced before work
- Collect and get shown how it is wired and set up
Questions answered
Is hardwiring better than using the 12V socket?
Hardwiring hides the cables, frees up the socket and enables parking mode. A plug-in setup is simpler but leaves a cable visible and usually only records while the car is running.
Will parking mode drain my battery?
It can if wired without protection. A hardwire kit with a low-voltage cut-off switches the camera off before the battery gets too low to start the car.
Where should a dashcam be mounted?
It should not block your view of the road. Behind the rear-view mirror is usually best, and the cable must be routed clear of airbag areas.
