With so many cars taking to the streets every second of every day - accidents are often inevitable.
Of course no one wants to get into accidents, but you can almost guarantee that if you are in one you'll want footage of it just in case.
Dash cams are the surveillance of the roads, and can give motorists peace of mind whilst driving.
The simple devices come at a range of price points with varying features depending on your needs.
Below we have rounded up the best dash cams currently on the market worth buying.
Best dash cams for 2019
1. Mio MiVue 766 Dash Cam
The Mio MiVue dash cam is a great device to have at the top of our list.
It has a stylish design and provides crisp video footage with 1080p HD video recording, built-in GPS and integrated WiFi which makes it simpler to transfer footage straight to a compatible app for easy viewing.
The device is also work in extreme temperatures for full peace of mind too.
Price: £127.40, Amazon - buy here now
2. NextBase 522GW Dash Cam
With a 140 degree wide angle lens and a polarising filter to reduce glare - you can be sure your dash cam will never miss a thing.
Alexa is built-in to this dash cam, allowing you to answer calls, change the radio station or stop recordings without ever taking your hands off of the wheel.
To further ensure you're safety, if you ever do find yourself in an accident, the device will automatically send out an alert along with your exact location to the emergency services.
Price: £119.00, Currys - buy here now
3. ORSKEY Dash Cam
This dash cam has a small price tag but lots of great features that rival more expensive versions.
The camera has 1080p HD recording quality along with essential night vision capacity, giving you peace of mind no matter what time of day it is.
The ORSKEY dash cam also has a huge 170 degree wide angle lens, which can capture movement in tricky 'blind spots'. Powerful G sensors will also contact the emergency services in the event of a collision.
Price: £32.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Philips GoSure ADR820 Dash Cam
Integrated WiFi you can quickly and easily set up your camera via an app, you can also live stream footage from your dash cam to your smart phone.
Recording starts as soon as your device is plugged in and if you are ever in an accident, G sensors will automatically save the last three minutes of footage for you to later review.
Price: £119.99, Robert Dyas - buy here now
5. Garmin 66W Dash Cam
The Garmin 66W dash cam is an attractive and slimline device that is no bigger than an open palm.
It has a whooping 180 degree wide angle lens (bigger than any of the list so far) and HDR recording, which basically helps to retain all of the fine details in footage, even during high-contrast lighting.
Using the free Garmin drive app you can connect up to four cameras in the car at once for a 360 degree view of the car at all times.
Price: £169.99, John Lewis - buy here now
6. BlackVue DR900S-1CH Dash Cam
The BlackVue DR900S-1CH has a stylish design and some great features to justify the rather hefty price tag.
The only noticeable feature this dash cam doesn't have is a display screen. The dash cam also has 4K recording capabilities and a handy parking mode.
When the camera detects a collision, it will send a notification straight to your smartphone using a cloud based subscription package.
Price: £319.00, Halfords - buy here now
7. Garmin Mini Dash Cam
If you aren't looking for anything too fussy, this miniature dash cam has great qualities in a tiny package.
No bigger than the size of a car key, the powerful little machine has a 140 degree wide angle lens and 1080p HD recording for perfectly detailed footage.
Dash cam auto sync allows you to control and playback footage on your Garmin drive app.
Price: £89.99, Amazon - buy here now
8. Cycliq Fly12 CE Front Facing Camera
Not your regular dash cam, this camera isn't for the inside of cars but actually intended for the handle bars on a bike.
Whilst bike users can have cameras attached to their helmets, they can now enjoy safety on the roads in the form of a dash cam on the bike itself fitted with a bright road light for better vision.
It also has eight hours of battery life, so will last you all day.
Price: £198, Amazon - buy here now
9. Cobra CDR 840 Dash Cam
The Cobra CDR 840 records in 108p HD quality, giving you crisp and clear footage every time.
It has a tiny 1.5 inch LCD screen, which isn't the easiest to view recordings in real time, but is much less distracting than a huge screen with lots of buttons.
The software embeds the exact time and location into every recording, meaning you'll never have to retrace your memory wondering where you was at what time.
Price: £156.22, Amazon - buy here now
10. CO-PILOT CPDVR3 Rear View Mirror Dual Dash Cam
For an amazing price you can enjoy a front-facing and rear facing camera both in full HD quality.
Loop recording continuously stores the most recent footage, so you don't have to spend hours sifting through videos either.
When the engine is off you can activate a parking mode, which will automatically begin to record when it detects vibration from outside of the car.
Price: £39.99, Currys - buy here now
