BHPian KarDIY recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I usually commute in Gurgaon and Delhi where roads are rough and people drive rougher. So, just to be safe in such cases, I installed a dash camera in my car, Wagon R. And it was easy and you can do it too using this guide.

So, the first part of installing a dashcam is to get a dashcam. After researching and keeping the budget in my mind, I bought 70Mai A800 dashcam. Its cost was about INR 14,000 and I ordered it from www.70mai.in.

I hardwired my dashcam so it can record videos in case something bumps into my car while it is parked. You can buy this as a combo or buy the hardwiring kit separately. Some people worry that hardwiring a dashcam will drain its battery but I have had this dashcam for the last four months and I haven't faced this issue even once. 70Mai claims that the module that they attach to their hardwiring is smart and it will not let your battery drain below the voltage of 11.4 V. Moreover, when it is parked, it is not constantly recording video, it only does so when it senses someone bumping into the car preserving the battery.

In case you are someone who understands better from watching a video if you get stuck somewhere, use these videos.

Now just insert a memory card to record the recording, and your dashcam is ready to go.

Here's what BHPian Goandiaries had to say about the matter:

Good one, KarDIY. However, those who have cars with curtain airbags should route the rear cam wires from BEHIND the airbag modules or along the floor in order for the airbags to function properly in any unforeseen event. Also, you need to give some slack cable for the rear cam if you are attaching the rear cam to the boot windshield so that you can open and close the boot without damaging the cable/connector.

Here's what BHPian Swarup5 had to say about the matter:

Thanks for sharing the DIY. Fuse tap is always much better than direct wiring for the sake of safety. You get fuse taps of different sizes and for your case, I'm sure you will be able to use micro or mini. A bit costly but much more failsafe.

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