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Hardwiring Your Dash Cam: Step-by-Step Instructions | Nexar

How to Hardwire a Dash Cam Using Nexar’s OBD-II Solution Looking to learn how to hardwire a dash cam for continuous recording and Parking Mode? Nexar makes the process easier than ever with its innovative OBD-II pass-through technology. Unlike traditional methods that require a dashcam hardwire kit with fuse taps, Nexar’s plug-and-play solution lets you power your dash cam without complicated wiring.  In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to hardwire a a dash cam using Nexar’s OBD-II

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Where to Mount a Dash Cam: Optimal Placement Guide

Where to Mount Dash Cam You’ve just purchased your Nexar dash cam – congratulations! Whether you chose a Legacy or Connected dash cam, it’s time to install your camera. However, before you install the camera, you have to decide on where to mount the dash cam. One of the most important decisions regarding installation is where to position your dash cam – which is typically called mounting. Where to mount dash cam… you might have some ideas. You’re probably thinking either the windshield or the

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Do Dash Cameras Record All the Time? Recording Modes Explained

Do Dash Cams Record All the Time? Dash cams have come a long way since their inception. Whether you consider the first dash cam to be William Harbeck’s mounted hand-crank camera on a streetcar in Vancouver, Canada way back in 1907, or H.C. Fairchild’s windshield-mounted camera of the 1930s for helping police catch traffic offenders, dash cams have evolved over time and can now do some pretty impressive things. In this blog, Nexar answers the question “do dash cameras record all the time?” whil

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40 Road Trip Essential Items You Need (Don't Miss These!) - Nexar

Road Trip Essentials: 40 Must-Have Items You Absolutely Need! Road trip season is just around the corner. Whether you're hitting the road for hours or days, you'll want to be prepared. You can stay prepared by taking a look at this list of road trip essentials, which might shed light on areas where you might be lacking.  Read on for over 40 road trip essentials. We break down our list into 2 categories: Road Trip Essentials for Adults and Road Trip Essentials for Kids.  Road Trip Essentials

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How to install a Front and rear Dash Cam? [2025 GUIDE]

You’ve made the decision to purchase a rear camera to supplement your connected roadview dash cam – congratulations! In one move you’ve exponentially increased your security coverage and did your part to ensure a safer driving experience… for everyone. Now it’s time to set up your Nexar rearview camera and we’re here to provide all the guidance you need to ensure your front and rear camera work together seamlessly so you can get back on the road and do what you do. Read on for an in-depth guide

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Best front and rear dash cam in 2025

As with any product, not all manufacturers, models, and versions of front and rear dash cams are created equal. That’s why it’s important to perform proper research – a market inspection, so to speak. Here at Nexar, we believe in providing educational resources in addition to cost-effective, top-tier quality vehicle security products. It’s crucial to consider dash cam front and rear camera quality and functionality to ensure you and your car, truck, or SUV benefits from complete coverage. Below

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How Much Is a Dash Cam? Dash Cam Price Guide - Nexar

How Much Is a Dash Cam? Dash Cam Price Guide As dash cams become more and more omnipresent on the road, manufacturers are doing their best to appeal to the masses, many brands making it their mission to adequately equip every driver on the road with products that make the roads safer for everyone. As a result, many dash cam brands offer models that fit a variety of budgets and price ranges, ranging from value-priced dash cams to more premium-priced top-shelf models. Below, we go over how much

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Top Dash Cam Benefits: Why Every Driver Needs One - Nexar

With dash cams continuously growing in popularity, it's no surprise that people are constantly using dash cams as proof in case of a he-said she-said situation. We see dash cams used to get people out of trouble all the time...

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Can Dash Cams Save You Money? 4 Ways They Impact Your Car Insurance - Nexar

Do insurance companies lower rates if you have a dash cam? Many people out there are looking for ways to save on car insurance, which might come in the form of good driver discounts or monitored driving, which may result in lower monthly premiums. Those who are considering installing a car dash cam might be wondering if it will lower their insurance rates. Although it is not considered standard practice within the car insurance industry at this point in time, yes, some car insurance companies