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Best dash cams for students: Get cheaper car insurance

Posted July 30, 2015 by Student Profit Staff

Dash cameras are quickly becoming ubiquitous in vehicles and here’s why you should get one.

Quick and easy to instal, a dashcam is a must for ANY driver but new, student drivers can enjoy significant advantages.

Why to get a dashcam?

Discounts: Some insurers, such as AXA and Swiftcover, offer up to 12.5% off your annual car insurance premium with a dash cam fitted.

Protect yourself: Dash cams can prove your case in the even of any accident or incident, showing exactly who was to blame. This can help protect your no claims bonus and further reduce car insurance costs.

Tracking: Some dash cams allow tracking which helps in the event your car is lost or stolen.

Move from car to car: Dash cams are quick and easy to install and you can move them to any future car you get or other one you drive, meaning you need only ever buy one.

Cost: You can pick up a dash cam from just £25 or even less, although we suggest investing a tad more for better features and recording quality.

Best budget dash cams for students

There are several options for cheap dash cams, but we recommend the NextBase 402G. This dashcam can be picked up at high street shops and offers up to 12.5% car insurance discount with selected companies (e.g. SwiftCover). Currently priced between £100-£150 it is at the higher end of the budget dash car cameras but we think is worth it.

NextBase 402G
Price: £137.95 (on offer from 179.95) – More info + Buy here!