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PERTH DASHCAMS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our dashcams, professional installation, hardwiring, parking mode, warranties and more.
PERTH DASHCAMS
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We’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive about dashcams and professional installation.
We offer a wide range including front-only, front and rear, 3-channel (front/rear/cabin), and dashcams designed for Uber and rideshare vehicles. All come with options like parking mode, GPS, and Wi-Fi. The PDC cameras come with a 1 year local replacement warranty and VIOFO with a 2 year warranty from the manufacturer when registered on day of purchase.
Professional installation ensures hidden wiring, proper camera positioning, and reliable operation of features like parking mode. It also avoids interfering with vehicle electronics, which can happen with DIY installs.
Hardwired means we tap into your cars battery to enable parking monitoring and all cables will be hidden. Don't worry, we'll make sure your battery doesn't go flat by using low voltage cut-off protection.
Parking mode allows your dashcam to monitor your vehicle while parked. It can record incidents even when the engine is off.
There is a small amount of battery usage if hardwired but when hardwired correctly, the dashcam includes a voltage cut-off feature that prevents battery drain. It only records when necessary and stops if your battery gets too low.
1080p is great for general use, but if you want sharper footage or need to capture number plates clearly, we recommend 2K or 4K dashcams.
Yes, All models have Time stamps and some models include GPS to record speed and location, along with time and date stamps for accurate incident documentation. If you'd like this option be sur to mention it so I can ensure the model selected has GPS.
Yes. These dashcams are designed to record inside the vehicle and usually include infrared (IR) lights for clear night-time footage, helping to protect you during passenger rides.
This will depend on the type of installation, rough times you should expect:12v Front & Rear = 30 minutesHardwired = 1hrAdd 10 minutes for WIFI/APP supported for quick run through
No, a dashcam installation will not void your warranty when done professionally. We use safe installation methods that don’t interfere with your car’s electrical system or manufacturer settings.
We recommend high-endurance microSD cards from trusted brands. Look for a V30 or U3 speed rating for best performance and compatibility with higher resolution dashcams. Be careful of fake SD cards that are prevalent with some online stores.
U1 (UHS Speed Class 1) and V10 cards support up to 10MB/s write speed — enough for basic 1080p video.U3 (UHS Speed Class 3) and V30 cards support up to 30MB/s — ideal for 2K/4K video and more reliable for long-term use in dashcams.
Approximate recording times:1080p: 6–8 hours2K: 4–6 hours4K: 2–4 hoursAll my dashcams use loop recording, so the camera overwrites the oldest files when full automatically.
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