Essential Features in Your Car’s Security System

Car thefts and vandalism is something that most car users face at some point or the other or at

least has heard of it. This gives rise to a very important aspect- protecting your car. When buying

a security system for your car, please make sure that it takes care of the following aspects-

1. Night Vision

Preferably the car video camera recorder should use infrared and have the capacity to

record in dim light areas too. As most illegal activities happen in secluded and dark areas,

and if you park your car in the open, then night vision is a critical requirement for you.

2. Parking Mode

It is best to have parking mode on the camera or video. If your car is damaged when it is

parked somewhere then the camera will immediately start on its own and record the

events for you to view later. If there is a need to claim insurance for any sort of damage,

this will ensure that all necessary details are captured as reference and evidence.

3. Resolution

If the surveillance system records videos too, it is better to have at least 720p resolution

(1280×720 pixels). The recording in this resolution is HD. Most people today prefer full

HD which is 1080p. That is a resolution of 1920×1080 pixel. In the case that there is a

road rage, offensive driver or an unfortunate accident and you need to get the exact

details for evidence; the HD recording helps you effortlessly.

4. Loop Recording:

A difficult problem faced is that the disc space runs out and the video might stop

recording when you least expect it. Ensure that the car video camera recorder has loop

recording. In this the camera over writes its oldest data with the latest recordings.

5. Date and Time:

In the case of theft or vandalism and you need to file your case with the police, then the

date and time stamped on the video can be shown as evidence. Moreover, if there are

recurrent events that take place in your neighbourhood, you will have it recorded in your

car video camera recorder and can be viewed to see when it happens.

6. Discreet and Compact:

Ensure that it is not a bulky and a very obvious camera which will immediately alert

people who look for it. The camera should be in a discreet position and also fit in

effortlessly in the car.

Robert Patterson is a professional author of Automotive Industry and loves to share

useful information on car video and camera recorder.