Hi, how is this different than the HK3 kit here: https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A129-Hardwire-Enables-Parking/dp/B07JQ1JYPJ/ ?
Sorry, trying to figure out what I need. I will be installing on a 2003 Lexus GS430.
I did hardwire it. If you get the Viofo kit that's made for their cams, it has the voltage cut off so if your voltage drops below a certain point it stops recording. Super useful
take a look at the sidebar, there are approximate prices listed next to each camera
i've gifted a viofo a129 pro duo in the past with success and would recommend it as it's right at your budget (although on the top end)
my screen on amazon shows a $50 coupon to clip to bring the price down some plus add the hardwire kit, an sd card, and an add-a-fuse (mini or low profile size depending on what's in her car) should bring you right to $250 after taxes
I am pretty sure the A119 V3 sells to Canada. That's the camera that I have and it works great. That's probably the most common camera that's recommended on Reddit and for good reason. It's high resolution, good build quality, and reliable. Just get the hardwire kit to go with it so you can have parking mode enabled.
It comes with 3M mounts and they are super hardy. Have not had mine come off in both Texas summers and Chicago winters.
a lot of dashcams will record motion events they can see, even after the car is turned off. for example, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ and you'll need the wiring kit to give it accessory power after the car is off https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQ1JYPJ/
only really useful if you can back your car up so people approaching would need to come from the front... but a dash cam is a good thing anyways.
Don't get a battery dashcam. The battery will wear out quickly and those can over heat especially in a hot summer. The capacitor dashcams are way better. The work around for a cigarette lighter not working is to just hardwire it into the fuse box. I personally have had the A119 V3 for almost 5 years now and have it hardwired into the fuse box with this kit. Lots of youtube videos on how to do it to your specific car or you can have car audio shop do it for you. Never heard of the Miofive brand. There may be other options for less but at the same time you want to get something that will be reliable when you need it, otherwise it's a waste of money.
Hope this is helpful.
Yes you need three. Something like this.
You should get a pair of A119 V3 with the GPS mount. My brother got one and the GPS mount is what you stick on the windshield and then you slide the camera on and off. Also, the power plugs into the GPS mount so you don't need to unplug it or plug it in...literally just slide it in.
Addtionally, it comes with the regular mounts which just are a piece of plastic that you stick on the windshield so you could use that on your third car. When you use that mount, the power cable plugs into the camera directly so you will have to do that extra little step. All you need is a third power cable or the hardwire kit they make for it. Or maybe even an extra usb cable to the cigarette lighter could work but I am not sure about that.