This Mio MiVue 518 Dashboard Camera includes GPS for video position logging and a microSD card slot to record your driving trips in HD – the ideal way to protect your no claim bonus.
Get yourself an on-the-road eyewitness
This clever camcorder featuring GPS is a compact and simple way to track which routes you've driven, capturing events that happen during your journey.
The MiVue 518 Dashboard Camcorder records a video image of your trip, your direction and speed of travel, and the geographical co-ordinates (altitude, longitude, latitude and heading) of your route. It synchronises these with Google Maps to provide a clear electronic transcript of where you've been.
Special travel features
Event Recording Mode can be especially helpful when it comes to dealing with your no claims bonus or recounting unusual events on the road.
The Mio MiVue 518 has a 3-axis G-sensor detects sudden changes in motion during an event, recording the direction and force of accident impacts. The device instantly saves these as protected files, locking recordings against deletion or overwriting so you can analyse critical moments later on.
High quality video recording
Your Mio MiVue 518 Dash Cam features a bright 5x lens that allows more light in to give you clearer videos, even when conditions are dim. Recordings are captured in 1080p Full HD using proprietary H.264 technology, so footage is sharp and detailed even though file size is reduced.
Enjoy a 130-degree wide-angle view on the road through the camcorder that gets more of every scene in and doesn't suffer from having a blind spot.
There's also a photo mode that you can use to gather further evidence – since the camera has a built-in battery you'll be able to take it out of the car and capture close-up shots for even more thorough documentation of a situation.
Use the intuitive MiVue Manager interface to go through your recordings, complete with a speed control feature. The camera uses its G-sensor to record you driving directions so that post-accident assessment is clearer.
You'll be able to link videos together and share them on sites such as YouTube and Facebook, and organise videos by type and date for speedier searching.
Practical design
A revolving mounting cradle allows you to position the Mio MiVue 518 Dashboard Video Camera in any direction. Use the microSD card slot to insert compatible memory cards for recording (sold separately).
Turn on your car, and the video camera will begin recording. You can keep the device recording constantly in vehicles offering constant power supplies, so you won't miss a moment.
Get the Mio MiVue 518 Dashboard Camera in your car and make sure important travel moments are recorded when it counts.
Top comments
andynicol to Biggunspaul
6 Feb 163#9
Re car in garage, are you meaning if they take the car for a spin?
If so, dash cams come on with the engine and will record on a loop, filling the card and then re-writing over it.
Most plug into the 12v power outlet* but some have an optional accessory of a hard wired kit, enabling it to be hard wired to the battery. This is handy for such an application if you can hide the wires and the fuse box is easily accessible.
Most have an internal battery that does charge, but limited lifespan, i.e. 1 hour say, this enables the cam to be removed from the car in the event of an accident and to take still photos of the scene.
Have a look at 'Techmoans' videos on dash cams here, very helpful in choosing.
*previously known as a 'fag lighter' :sunglasses:
Latest comments (111)
sergiup
12 Feb 16#111
Is the 538 (or even 518) still available cheaply anywhere? Ordered one, turns out I kinda need two... Thanks!
andynicol
10 Feb 16#110
I acknowledged your opinion, and as I said earlier, I still respect it.
I don't agree with it, reasons are what I've pointed out.
I don't speed, so would rather have the GPS data logged, you don't speed either, well apart from hills, and don't want GPS data, so we agree to disagree.
haritori
10 Feb 16#109
I only offered some advice based on myself having one, couldn't care less if you take it to be honest, but nice to see how you treat those that offer it..
I can drive perfectly fine and legal thank you, I think it was pretty obvious what I was getting at.
nimbus58
9 Feb 16#104
Is this deal finished? 89 quid on linked site?
captainshamrock to nimbus58
10 Feb 16#105
Looks like it. Now £93 on Amazon as well.
Thanks OP, I picked it up for £56 from Amazon via Flubit.
andynicol to nimbus58
10 Feb 16#108
Back up to £89 as you say unfortunately.
andynicol
10 Feb 16#107
Can't pick and choose, but you can reduce the risk by sticking to the speed limit, something you obviously have trouble with.
I 'get' the 1 or 2 mph over the limit on declines etc, BUT there is no excuse really, unless of course your brakes are defective?
Brake, or take the foot off the accelerator earlier, I find one of these, or even a combination of both works fine for me.
greazedlightning
10 Feb 16#106
I ordered the 538 for £69. Not in stock at the moment, hopefully they will get some in and honour the price.
Pluun
9 Feb 16#103
Of course you can.
Just get in your car and you're nearly there.
haritori
9 Feb 16#102
Neither do I, but i didn't realise you could pick and choose when you get into an accident?
Pluun
9 Feb 16#101
Not really but I don't do it often enough to have to take steps to make sure my car doesn't shop me for it.:neutral_face:
haritori
8 Feb 16#100
OK you're all amazing drivers who have never gone over the speed limit..
Pluun
8 Feb 16#99
If you can only stay below the speed limit on the flat, maybe I need one for the rear of my car too? :confused:
andynicol
8 Feb 161#98
I think you've got your point across.
Like I said, I respect your opinion, but I'm not going with your advice.
haritori
8 Feb 16#97
Its your choice, I sold my GPS model to get a non GPS model.. i had the Mio too.. problem is you cant disabled the speed on them.
andynicol
8 Feb 16#96
I'm sure the first I would do if the GPS data shows I was over the speed limit and had an accident is to show the insurance company the footage :smirk:
haritori
8 Feb 16#95
I do not speed either, but it happens, when you go 1 or 2 mph over, all i am going to say is you will regret the GPS if you need to make a claim with evidence, ive seen stories of insurance refusing claims based on driving too slow for the road conditions, the GPS is simply a way for the insurance to make excuses.
andynicol
8 Feb 161#94
I respect your opinion, but I'd rather have the GPS data logged, I try my damnest not to speed, and have been driving 20+ years accident free due to this.
IF I'm involved in an accident I'm of the opinion that it won't be due to my driving, and would like the dash cam to record as such.
greazedlightning
8 Feb 16#92
Can the GPS be disabled on this?
andynicol to greazedlightning
8 Feb 161#93
I honestly have no idea, possibly you'd be better with Mivue 508 which doesnt have GPS ?
True but on my camera setup I can swith off speed recording and/or GPS. It's often a feature.
Alternatively don't speed or drive recklessly. But you are right, anything that might show you were also in the wrong will be used against you
haritori
8 Feb 16#90
point I am making is,
we all go 1 or 2 MPH over the speed limit, esp on downhill etc, if an accident was to happen at that point, regardless of fault the insurance company would hold you accountable for being 1-2MPH over the limit. I am not talking about doing 10-20 MPH over the limit here..
Get a dashcam without GPS is my advice, upto the OP if he wants to take it.
andynicol
8 Feb 161#89
Indeed.
Don't speed then?
donalddraper
8 Feb 16#88
If you were thinking of using your footage as evidence then the gps data would be there too, so, if they could find any reason to lessen or dismiss your claim they would, no matter how irrelevant it might seem to the overall incident.
andynicol
6 Feb 162#2
Been looking at various brand of dash cams and have narrowed it down to the 518 and the Transcend Drive Pro 200, the GPS data logging of the 518 has edged it for me.
Not many (if any?) cams have the same features at this price point.
19Danny81 to andynicol
6 Feb 16#8
tesco do the 538 for £69 now
Pluun to andynicol
7 Feb 16#62
My Mio ( can't remember the number) has all this AND speed camera warning.
Think it was £120 but I'm more than happy with it.
haritori to andynicol
7 Feb 161#87
you do not want evidence that you were speeding lol..
andynicol
7 Feb 161#86
Flat battery can be avoided with the Mivue Smart Power Box, it shuts down before battery runs flat.
Pluun
7 Feb 16#85
Don't need to.
MY nose isn't on a public road. :stuck_out_tongue:
veedubjai
7 Feb 16#84
Don't have dashcam but ask Nesima.
Pluun
7 Feb 16#83
I must remind you to stop stalking & taking videos at drivers in their cars picking their noses on public roads, right? :confused:
peterkay11
7 Feb 16#82
The problem with live feed is that you could end up with a flat battery. At least with the similar external power source this won't happen.
horsepills
7 Feb 16#81
If you'd read my original post you'd have seen that I wasn't commenting about the reasons you mention. I was commenting about the people who buy these to put stuff on YouTube or film their mechanics!
My plan is to utilise the hazard lights fuse to give a permanent live feed.
veedubjai
7 Feb 16#78
:laughing:@ Nesima. Next you'll be reminding us to stop stalking & taking videos at drivers in their cars picking their noses on public roads, right?
Yiddo4life
7 Feb 16#74
The thing that puts me off all of these is the inbuilt batteries don't last, looking at capacitor based ones and hardwiring but apart from an expensive street guardian one nothing appeals, this seems a reasonable price and got an average Which Web review, but not really bothered about gps or parking sensors just a good image and reliability would do
From reading up the majority of these dash cams fail prematurely/have problems, so not worth spending a fortune
peterkay11 to Yiddo4life
7 Feb 161#77
As mentioned in my earlier post I have a powerbank fitted under the drivers seat which is charged/powered through 12v power. Both dash cams front and rear are fed through the powerbank, this gives more than ample battery life when the ignition is off.
Nesima
7 Feb 16#70
As we live in the EU not Russia I would say using devices such as theses are an invasion of privacy..
Surely you need the permission of anybody you film with it to film them.
shawty1984 to Nesima
7 Feb 161#76
Invasion of privacy, in public?
No you don't need permission.
peterkay11
7 Feb 16#75
Well would be unlucky as have imported from China for at least 10 if not 15 years, never had anything stopped for duty owing.
dinosteveus
7 Feb 16#73
Hopefully you'll get away with not paying Customs Duty on it, when/if it arrives.
This has the new a12 chipset and GPS looking forward to receiving!!!
Biggunspaul
7 Feb 16#69
One thing I don't agree with is people buying these devices just so they can post compilation videos on YouTube showing other people's mistakes that have not caused an accident.
At the end of the day we all make mistakes so I personally wouldn't use video I captured to show someone up unless they had caused damage to my own car where the video evidence could save my wallet taking a hit.
Biggunspaul
7 Feb 161#68
So people shouldn't move with the times then ?
For thousands of years people have got by without mobile phones,but I bet you've got one.
andynicol
7 Feb 161#67
Not yet, awaiting delivery of it from Currys.
I too was concerned about the suction cup, at 210g it 'should' be okay, I had a look at the display in store, and I couldn't remove the unit from the display stand, came off when the lock was released easily though.
I'm looking around for an adhesive type mount like this one ;
I'm waiting until I get the unit so I can ensure it will be compatible though.
JusticeForThe96
7 Feb 16#66
I've been peeking at these for a while, this one looks great at a good, but look at the size of it when fitted, it's quite obscuring I would say. Have you fitted yours yet?
I'd think one which tucked in behind the rear view mirror would be much more sufficient.
I'd also be concerned for the stability of the suction cup too? I have one for my phone which tends to have a little fall once in a blue moon, funnily enough never when the car is in use, mostly when its cold on the driveway.
You strengthen my point, I can't find any other cam at this price point (£64) with the same features, particularly GPS logging.
daBluone
7 Feb 161#64
Right, but now with cameras you can prove who the other driver was / identify car and who was at fault. In the case Yiddo4life has mentioned, if there was footage then the police will have some evidence so will be able to act against the other driver. If your not at fault the camera can prove your case and save you having to claim on your insurance thus saving your money. Why can you not see the advantage of having a camera?
You've already mentioned you understand the police having them, why do you think the police have them? So they can use the footage as evidence to help prosecute drivers who break the law. Its also there as to corroborate the police statement of events. So why shouldn't every driver have this proof in the event of a crash or accident?
There are plenty of bad and dishonest drivers out there and worse still drivers who intentionally cause crashes to claim against you and get whiplash pay outs. In the past people didn't used to lock their houses because crime was low or unheard of. Times change, devices become available to protect your interests.
horsepills
7 Feb 16#63
This sort of thing has happened for decades, and people have gotten by without installing dash cams.
Xrayday
7 Feb 16#43
Hardly discreet with that big ugly sucker mount. Get something small that'll fit behind the rear view mirror on the passenger side so it can't be seen from the driver's seat. That way, if you can't see the screen then you'll not get prosecuted for having video in motion.
I was under the impression that all dash cams had the option to turn the LCD off, the Mivue 518 certainly does.
avalon50
7 Feb 16#60
I have a mobius dash cam which is small enough to sit behind the rear view mirror, and is also difficult to see from the outside. It does not have any viewing screen which could be distracting, which is a plus for me. It came from China in about 5/6 weeks with an internal battery, which I replaced with a super capacitor or whatever the name was, and is permanently fitted in my car with a usb lead hidden in the lining.
It can be dismounted and connected to my PC to view any pictures. Also it can be user configurable using the msetup program.
DW79
6 Feb 16#19
I don't know but for me it would be more for work not done :smiley: and then they still charge you for it. Seen some crazy videos where mechanics actually damaging parts under the hood for the customer to return later for more repairs.
Besford to DW79
7 Feb 16#59
It's a convertible then! :wink:
horsepills
7 Feb 16#42
This sudden rush for loads of people to install dashcams is all a bit weird. I can understand police and so on needing them but nowadays it just seems to be gadget freaks, wannabe road rage youtubers and paranoid folks wanting to spy on their mechanics!
Yiddo4life to horsepills
7 Feb 162#46
My cars a month old, on Friday a car almost side swipes me off the road changing lanes without looking, and drives off when I pull over and stop to check for damage, no-one else stops as it's a dual carriageway and difficult to do so safely, thankfully the impact polished out - so a dash cam is priority in this day and age, if damaged I would have ended up paying for the repair as the at fault driver didn't stop
rdbradshaw to horsepills
7 Feb 161#49
I think also because of that itv programme the other night " car crash Britain caught on camera " that could prompt many folk to buy one .
DonDraper to horsepills
7 Feb 161#54
I actually bought one of these as a refurb (ie new but in a brown box) from ebay for £65 before Christmas. Because of a decision to possibly change the car and wanting the wiring-in done professionally, I didn't get round to fitting it.
In the two days after I bought it I had:
1) a truck pull right across the front of me on a roundabout needing an emergency stop,
2) we witnessed an incident stopped at the traffic lights when a rep did a left turn from the ahead lane smashing the side of a innocent guy's MPV which we gave written witness statements for, and
3) while driving down a hill a very large tree blew down 3 cars in front of us, blocking the road and very luckily not crushing anyone.
The dash cam would have been invaluable as evidence in any of these situations. Have now fitted the cam to the new car (but nothing's happened since!)
andynicol to horsepills
7 Feb 161#56
I don't find it weird in any sense.
For less than most folks insurance excess you can install a device which records footage which can be of use should you be in a collision which was not your fault.
I can actually see a cost saving from having a dash cam also, with every move recorded speed limits are more likely to be adhered to meaning less chance of getting a fine for speeding and also there's the fuel consumption saving if your less heavy on the right foot.
Biggunspaul to horsepills
7 Feb 16#58
What else are people going to use them for,dogging
Anyway what's wrong with people like myself wanting to look after their pride and joy ?
Biggunspaul
7 Feb 16#57
Nice cars the 8mr.
I've been on the MLR for over 10 years now and had an EVO 4,7,9 and now have an EVO x.
All of them are great cars,just a shame they are never going to make anymore evo's as I would be on the waiting lis# for an 11
dinosteveus
7 Feb 16#55
Yes I know, but Currys pictures are misleading.
furbix
7 Feb 161#53
I was on the lancer register, had an 8mr. Went through two clutches even though I wasn't hard on them, suspected similar.
andynicol
7 Feb 16#52
The 518 definately does NOT have speed cameras.
The 538 Deluxe has speed cameras with lifetime updates.
daBluone
7 Feb 16#51
Everyone should have a car camera now we have affordable technology. I've just fitted mine, KOONLUNG K1S (front and rear cameras, hidden control box, GPs and speed camera database), after a woman hit me on the rear left on a roundabout. To start with she said she would accept liability as it was clearly her fault but then changed her mind as insurance companies default to settling 50/50 for roundabout incidents.
Long story short, with camera footage I would bet 8 out of 10 times you will be able to prove the other party was at fault (if this is the case). This will avoid disputes, stress and your insurance going up. Remember if you have to claim you will have excess fees. Mine is over £200 so spending out on a camera now is actual money saved later.
dinosteveus
7 Feb 16#50
If you click on the link and look at the pictures, one of the pics shows speed cameras.
dinosteveus
7 Feb 16#47
I don't think this has speed cameras, anybody know for definite?
Yiddo4life to dinosteveus
7 Feb 16#48
It doesn't 538 deluxe does
Ripperoo
7 Feb 16#44
Caught one of the Mechanics at my local dealer ragging my car down the local 60mph bypass @ 79mph (GPS speed) during the obligatory 'Test Drive'.
Yiddo4life
7 Feb 16#41
538 at Tesco - does not have speed cameras - it's not deluxe
Never had a dash cam and don't know much about them but can anybody tell me if they are capable of recording for a prolonged period of time,for example when you put you car into a garage to have work done over a couple of hours.
Also do they have to be plugged into a fag lighter or do they run off internal battery ? In an ideal world I would like one I could charge up and and do away with it being plugged in constantly.
andynicol to Biggunspaul
6 Feb 163#9
Re car in garage, are you meaning if they take the car for a spin?
If so, dash cams come on with the engine and will record on a loop, filling the card and then re-writing over it.
Most plug into the 12v power outlet* but some have an optional accessory of a hard wired kit, enabling it to be hard wired to the battery. This is handy for such an application if you can hide the wires and the fuse box is easily accessible.
Most have an internal battery that does charge, but limited lifespan, i.e. 1 hour say, this enables the cam to be removed from the car in the event of an accident and to take still photos of the scene.
Have a look at 'Techmoans' videos on dash cams here, very helpful in choosing.
*previously known as a 'fag lighter' :sunglasses:
peterkay11 to Biggunspaul
7 Feb 162#39
Look at getting a powerbank battery to keep the power sufficient enough for long periods of time.
I have mine powering my camera whilst it is parked. It will only start recording once it detects motion. This solution eliminates any worry about the battery running out.
fishmaster
7 Feb 16#38
I noticed straight away that his dashcam was broken and was recording the inside of the car, what a fool!
If it was a serious accident (ie airbags etc) then the car will already have recorded internally how quickly it was going.
Also, even without GPS it would be fairly easy to estimate pre accident speed by distance traveled in a certain time as recorded on the video file. That tour of technology would only be used if the accident was serious enough to warrant it, but it's worth knowing about it nonetheless.
Why not tell the garage the car has a full time tracker which you can view on your phone. Pretty difficult to prove otherwise.
donalddraper
7 Feb 161#34
Be aware that the GPS / time stamp ie how fast you were traveling, could be used against you if you were to use it in evidence in say an accident, where for example the other driver was without question at fault but his insurance company will pick up on any thing they can use to lessen or get out of paying so if they can show you were speeding , if only by 1 mph , they will use this against you, even though it may have made no difference to who's fault it was, just saying.
snoopy18 to donalddraper
7 Feb 16#35
How would they get the footage?
ether707
7 Feb 16#33
Why haven't the big camera companies jumped on dash cams is what I don't understand. There don't seem to be any big name brands selling dash cams.
Dusty
7 Feb 16#32
Been eyeing up dashcams for a while. Tried the Cobra CDR820 which is excellent but very small and no GPS. Dropped lucky with a Nextbase 402G Pro from CEX, just about as good as new for £60.50 and it came with 24 months warranty. Nice bit of kit.
Nanook
7 Feb 16#31
Apparently, as they become more and more common, it has also become standard practice to unplug these, if found.
ninjin
7 Feb 16#30
also I would say the 518 is better cause it actually has a 10degree wider lens than the 538. 140deg on 508 v 130deg on 538.
andynicol
6 Feb 16#29
120 degree viewing angle as opposed to the Mivues' 130.
Does the Nextbase timestamp the GPS details on the recording? For me, that was the defining factor on purchasing the Mivue 518.
I wouldn't trust Halfords to fit a headlight bulb, let alone hard wire a dash cam.
Biggunspaul
6 Feb 16#28
Just seen this one at halfords,comes with hardware kit,sd card and free fitting.
Problem is I will probably need a dash cam to watch halfords fitting the dash cam
andynicol
6 Feb 161#27
Every garage would get caught out with extensive research.
Whether that was simply an apprentice forgetting to change a filter to a seasoned mechanic deliberately greasing a squeaking suspension to alleviate the owners concerns.
IMO main dealers are more sales orientated than local independents and this would give me the impression that main dealers are more likely to try and fleece customers ?
Biggunspaul
6 Feb 16#26
Tbh it would be more the audio I would be relying on whilst work is being done on the car,you'd be surprised on what gets said about what's been done or not done,you've only got to look on YouTube for plenty of examples.
Whilst a dash cam isn't the perfect solution it all helps and just the presence of one may be enough to make someone think twice.
DW79
6 Feb 16#21
Exactly! A simple solution would be to just to take it to a reliable place that's all :wink:
andynicol to DW79
6 Feb 16#23
Like my suggestion in post #12 ?:wink:
Biggunspaul to DW79
6 Feb 161#25
Problem is most places are reliable,until they get caught out
...remember the ones they used or use in care-homes. You could even place one inside a teddy bear or something and fix it to your the back of your car - lol
andynicol to DW79
6 Feb 16#20
And underneath, and facing the rear, and placing as such it captures anything if the bonnet is raised.
Not as simple as 'a hidden camera that you could clip into the back row of seating'
DW79
6 Feb 16#16
If you really want to record a mechanic or technician working on your car maybe you should look into a hidden camera that you could clip into the back row of seating. I'm pretty sure they are so small and well camouflaged with an extensive battery to record anything and everything you need.
andynicol to DW79
6 Feb 16#17
Apart from any work undertaken under a raised bonnet, or any work beneath the car, or behind, your suggestion may only capture work undertaken inside the car, of which might be minimal..?
Footage would require multiple cameras ensuring all angles are covered, my first thought is £££'s
Biggunspaul
6 Feb 161#15
Oh I won't be hiding it out the way whilst it's in a garage and like you say they will be told a dash cam is fitted.Just hope they don't turn it off.
andynicol
6 Feb 16#14
My first 2 guesses were you had either an Impreza or Evo.
At the very least I'd ensure I had a dash cam to record any over zealous mechanics taking your pride and joy for a spin, this would ensure any 'antics' were recorded.
I'd go a step further, and point out to the garage that all driving is recorded, to ensure that the driver was under no illusions that his driving 'technique' would be captured on video.
Having footage is fine, but if they've already done damage your the one thats out of pocket, knackered suspension etc, ensure the garage are aware of the dash cam.
I'm bewildered that these 'technicians' or 'mechanics' working with prestige cars still get a thrill in having a blast with a customers car, surely thats what the demonstrator is for...?
Biggunspaul
6 Feb 16#13
It's that very footage of the Subaru that has made me think about getting one.The guy who owns the Subaru actually posted it up on the same car forum I am a member of (Mitsubishi lancer register).
andynicol
6 Feb 16#12
I would search online, a good starting point would be the Techmoan youtube page I linked.
tbh I am not aware of a dash cam that records all the time, there are some that have a feature which starts recording on event of a collision i.e. a car crashing into yours whilst parked, I 'think' a dashcam which recorded 24/7 would drain your battery?
I think going forward for yourself a dash cam would record the 'test drive' your garage done, but I'd seriously look at only using a garage you trust, a small local independent might be best?
I've seen horrendous footage online of an Impreza being taking for a drive by a Subaru specialist garage and deliberately aiming for potholes in the road, and with commentary to match, this was captured via a dash cam.
Biggunspaul
6 Feb 161#11
For garage recording I would like it to record whilst they are working on the car and road testing it.
I have the sort of car that gets abused on road tests and such like.Like the time it was in for an mot and unknown to the garage I was sat in the premises next door and seen my car getting ragged up the road as fast as it could go,I was later told that they done it to test the brakes as its AWD,I said but testing the brakes does not involve testing the 0-60mph time.
andynicol
6 Feb 161#10
Do you know the difference between the 518 and 538 ?
I know the 538 Deluxe has speed camera warnings with lifetime updates, but I don't need them due to in car satnav, I can't see the difference between the 518 and 538 tbh :confused:
19Danny81
6 Feb 161#7
you can get hardwire kits for some cams, they can be set to cut off to prevent flattening the car battery, the mio has an internal battery but many say it may not last beyond an hour. many dashcams aren't easy to "hide" from mechanics though
19Danny81
6 Feb 16#6
funnily enough, the 538 is only £69 at tesco direct, integrated gps
19Danny81
6 Feb 16#4
ps. I only bought the 508 because I had £18.50 in tesco clubcard boost vouchers at the time making it £36.50, otherwise I'd have got the 518 from currys when it was £64 in december, tesco didn't stock it
19Danny81
6 Feb 161#3
There's a couple of my clips on youtube of my 508, picture quality is amazing for the price of a dashcam from a known retailer. there are other cams that appear to be excellent but they only seem to be available from unknowns in china, meaning if they fail you pretty much lose what you spent
andynicol
6 Feb 16#1
Mio Mivue 508 also on sale @ £54.00 (from £69) seen here, doesn't have the GPS feature the 518 does though.
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Opening post
Get yourself an on-the-road eyewitness
This clever camcorder featuring GPS is a compact and simple way to track which routes you've driven, capturing events that happen during your journey.
The MiVue 518 Dashboard Camcorder records a video image of your trip, your direction and speed of travel, and the geographical co-ordinates (altitude, longitude, latitude and heading) of your route. It synchronises these with Google Maps to provide a clear electronic transcript of where you've been.
Special travel features
Event Recording Mode can be especially helpful when it comes to dealing with your no claims bonus or recounting unusual events on the road.
The Mio MiVue 518 has a 3-axis G-sensor detects sudden changes in motion during an event, recording the direction and force of accident impacts. The device instantly saves these as protected files, locking recordings against deletion or overwriting so you can analyse critical moments later on.
High quality video recording
Your Mio MiVue 518 Dash Cam features a bright 5x lens that allows more light in to give you clearer videos, even when conditions are dim. Recordings are captured in 1080p Full HD using proprietary H.264 technology, so footage is sharp and detailed even though file size is reduced.
Enjoy a 130-degree wide-angle view on the road through the camcorder that gets more of every scene in and doesn't suffer from having a blind spot.
There's also a photo mode that you can use to gather further evidence – since the camera has a built-in battery you'll be able to take it out of the car and capture close-up shots for even more thorough documentation of a situation.
Use the intuitive MiVue Manager interface to go through your recordings, complete with a speed control feature. The camera uses its G-sensor to record you driving directions so that post-accident assessment is clearer.
You'll be able to link videos together and share them on sites such as YouTube and Facebook, and organise videos by type and date for speedier searching.
Practical design
A revolving mounting cradle allows you to position the Mio MiVue 518 Dashboard Video Camera in any direction. Use the microSD card slot to insert compatible memory cards for recording (sold separately).
Turn on your car, and the video camera will begin recording. You can keep the device recording constantly in vehicles offering constant power supplies, so you won't miss a moment.
Get the Mio MiVue 518 Dashboard Camera in your car and make sure important travel moments are recorded when it counts.
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If so, dash cams come on with the engine and will record on a loop, filling the card and then re-writing over it.
Most plug into the 12v power outlet* but some have an optional accessory of a hard wired kit, enabling it to be hard wired to the battery.
This is handy for such an application if you can hide the wires and the fuse box is easily accessible.
Most have an internal battery that does charge, but limited lifespan, i.e. 1 hour say, this enables the cam to be removed from the car in the event of an accident and to take still photos of the scene.
Have a look at 'Techmoans' videos on dash cams here, very helpful in choosing.
*previously known as a 'fag lighter' :sunglasses:
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I don't agree with it, reasons are what I've pointed out.
I don't speed, so would rather have the GPS data logged, you don't speed either, well apart from hills, and don't want GPS data, so we agree to disagree.
I can drive perfectly fine and legal thank you, I think it was pretty obvious what I was getting at.
Thanks OP, I picked it up for £56 from Amazon via Flubit.
I 'get' the 1 or 2 mph over the limit on declines etc, BUT there is no excuse really, unless of course your brakes are defective?
Brake, or take the foot off the accelerator earlier, I find one of these, or even a combination of both works fine for me.
Just get in your car and you're nearly there.
Like I said, I respect your opinion, but I'm not going with your advice.
IF I'm involved in an accident I'm of the opinion that it won't be due to my driving, and would like the dash cam to record as such.
£54 here
Alternatively don't speed or drive recklessly. But you are right, anything that might show you were also in the wrong will be used against you
we all go 1 or 2 MPH over the speed limit, esp on downhill etc, if an accident was to happen at that point, regardless of fault the insurance company would hold you accountable for being 1-2MPH over the limit. I am not talking about doing 10-20 MPH over the limit here..
Get a dashcam without GPS is my advice, upto the OP if he wants to take it.
Don't speed then?
Not many (if any?) cams have the same features at this price point.
Think it was £120 but I'm more than happy with it.
MY nose isn't on a public road. :stuck_out_tongue:
I've ordered this @ £7.49 delivered
and this @ £2.26
My plan is to utilise the hazard lights fuse to give a permanent live feed.
From reading up the majority of these dash cams fail prematurely/have problems, so not worth spending a fortune
Surely you need the permission of anybody you film with it to film them.
No you don't need permission.
This has the new a12 chipset and GPS looking forward to receiving!!!
At the end of the day we all make mistakes so I personally wouldn't use video I captured to show someone up unless they had caused damage to my own car where the video evidence could save my wallet taking a hit.
For thousands of years people have got by without mobile phones,but I bet you've got one.
I too was concerned about the suction cup, at 210g it 'should' be okay, I had a look at the display in store, and I couldn't remove the unit from the display stand, came off when the lock was released easily though.
I'm looking around for an adhesive type mount like this one ;
I'm waiting until I get the unit so I can ensure it will be compatible though.
I'd think one which tucked in behind the rear view mirror would be much more sufficient.
I'd also be concerned for the stability of the suction cup too? I have one for my phone which tends to have a little fall once in a blue moon, funnily enough never when the car is in use, mostly when its cold on the driveway.
You strengthen my point, I can't find any other cam at this price point (£64) with the same features, particularly GPS logging.
You've already mentioned you understand the police having them, why do you think the police have them? So they can use the footage as evidence to help prosecute drivers who break the law. Its also there as to corroborate the police statement of events. So why shouldn't every driver have this proof in the event of a crash or accident?
There are plenty of bad and dishonest drivers out there and worse still drivers who intentionally cause crashes to claim against you and get whiplash pay outs. In the past people didn't used to lock their houses because crime was low or unheard of. Times change, devices become available to protect your interests.
It can be dismounted and connected to my PC to view any pictures. Also it can be user configurable using the msetup program.
In the two days after I bought it I had:
1) a truck pull right across the front of me on a roundabout needing an emergency stop,
2) we witnessed an incident stopped at the traffic lights when a rep did a left turn from the ahead lane smashing the side of a innocent guy's MPV which we gave written witness statements for, and
3) while driving down a hill a very large tree blew down 3 cars in front of us, blocking the road and very luckily not crushing anyone.
The dash cam would have been invaluable as evidence in any of these situations. Have now fitted the cam to the new car (but nothing's happened since!)
For less than most folks insurance excess you can install a device which records footage which can be of use should you be in a collision which was not your fault.
I can actually see a cost saving from having a dash cam also, with every move recorded speed limits are more likely to be adhered to meaning less chance of getting a fine for speeding and also there's the fuel consumption saving if your less heavy on the right foot.
Anyway what's wrong with people like myself wanting to look after their pride and joy ?
I've been on the MLR for over 10 years now and had an EVO 4,7,9 and now have an EVO x.
All of them are great cars,just a shame they are never going to make anymore evo's as I would be on the waiting lis# for an 11
The 538 Deluxe has speed cameras with lifetime updates.
Long story short, with camera footage I would bet 8 out of 10 times you will be able to prove the other party was at fault (if this is the case). This will avoid disputes, stress and your insurance going up. Remember if you have to claim you will have excess fees. Mine is over £200 so spending out on a camera now is actual money saved later.
review - No speed camera
here are the features of Mio range -Link
Also do they have to be plugged into a fag lighter or do they run off internal battery ? In an ideal world I would like one I could charge up and and do away with it being plugged in constantly.
If so, dash cams come on with the engine and will record on a loop, filling the card and then re-writing over it.
Most plug into the 12v power outlet* but some have an optional accessory of a hard wired kit, enabling it to be hard wired to the battery.
This is handy for such an application if you can hide the wires and the fuse box is easily accessible.
Most have an internal battery that does charge, but limited lifespan, i.e. 1 hour say, this enables the cam to be removed from the car in the event of an accident and to take still photos of the scene.
Have a look at 'Techmoans' videos on dash cams here, very helpful in choosing.
*previously known as a 'fag lighter' :sunglasses:
I have mine powering my camera whilst it is parked. It will only start recording once it detects motion. This solution eliminates any worry about the battery running out.
:stuck_out_tongue:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mio-Mivue-518-Car-Camera-x/dp/B00LVT2D2W
Also, even without GPS it would be fairly easy to estimate pre accident speed by distance traveled in a certain time as recorded on the video file. That tour of technology would only be used if the accident was serious enough to warrant it, but it's worth knowing about it nonetheless.
Why not tell the garage the car has a full time tracker which you can view on your phone. Pretty difficult to prove otherwise.
Does the Nextbase timestamp the GPS details on the recording? For me, that was the defining factor on purchasing the Mivue 518.
I wouldn't trust Halfords to fit a headlight bulb, let alone hard wire a dash cam.
http://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-302g-fully-fitted-bundle
Problem is I will probably need a dash cam to watch halfords fitting the dash cam
Whether that was simply an apprentice forgetting to change a filter to a seasoned mechanic deliberately greasing a squeaking suspension to alleviate the owners concerns.
IMO main dealers are more sales orientated than local independents and this would give me the impression that main dealers are more likely to try and fleece customers ?
Whilst a dash cam isn't the perfect solution it all helps and just the presence of one may be enough to make someone think twice.
Not as simple as 'a hidden camera that you could clip into the back row of seating'
Footage would require multiple cameras ensuring all angles are covered, my first thought is £££'s
At the very least I'd ensure I had a dash cam to record any over zealous mechanics taking your pride and joy for a spin, this would ensure any 'antics' were recorded.
I'd go a step further, and point out to the garage that all driving is recorded, to ensure that the driver was under no illusions that his driving 'technique' would be captured on video.
Having footage is fine, but if they've already done damage your the one thats out of pocket, knackered suspension etc, ensure the garage are aware of the dash cam.
I'm bewildered that these 'technicians' or 'mechanics' working with prestige cars still get a thrill in having a blast with a customers car, surely thats what the demonstrator is for...?
tbh I am not aware of a dash cam that records all the time, there are some that have a feature which starts recording on event of a collision i.e. a car crashing into yours whilst parked, I 'think' a dashcam which recorded 24/7 would drain your battery?
I think going forward for yourself a dash cam would record the 'test drive' your garage done, but I'd seriously look at only using a garage you trust, a small local independent might be best?
I've seen horrendous footage online of an Impreza being taking for a drive by a Subaru specialist garage and deliberately aiming for potholes in the road, and with commentary to match, this was captured via a dash cam.
I have the sort of car that gets abused on road tests and such like.Like the time it was in for an mot and unknown to the garage I was sat in the premises next door and seen my car getting ragged up the road as fast as it could go,I was later told that they done it to test the brakes as its AWD,I said but testing the brakes does not involve testing the 0-60mph time.
I know the 538 Deluxe has speed camera warnings with lifetime updates, but I don't need them due to in car satnav, I can't see the difference between the 518 and 538 tbh :confused: