Essen tial dash ca m extras

If you’re installing a dash cam, do it properly – skimping on the extras isn’t worth the saving

01 SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC

The bigger an SD card, the more footage you can capture. Make sure it’s a minimum Class 10 to ensure it copes with the data rate of higher resolutions, and ensure your camera is compatible with 128GB cards. £20, sandisk.com

02 Garmin Parking Mode Cable

Running your cam while parked is valuable, but rarely included in a standard package. Grab this parking mode cable, which wires into your fuse box to ensure a trickle of juice makes its way to your dash cam at all times. £20, garmin.com

03 Ozio 12v 2-in-1 adapt er

If you’re filling your car’s 12V socket with a dash cam, it may clog up the hole that was used for charging your sat-nav. An adapter like this doubles up that capacity, and offers an extra USB port for charging.

£8, amazon.co.uk