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Old Apr 19, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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I'm planning to purchase a dash cam for my C5 to record incidents (wrecks) out on the road for insurance purposes. I've had some close calls (e.g. people cutting across multiple lanes), so I want something to record if/when I get clipped one day.

I'm looking at getting a BlackVue DR590 if 16GB because I just plan to stick it in the car and leave it. I'm not interested in recording a trip or event, I just want it for the moment when I get hit and can save the evidence for insurance/suit. What I can't decide on is between the 1 channel (front only) or 2 channel (front and rear). It nearly doubles the price.

Is there a major advantage to getting the rear option?
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Sure, in litigation, rear cam to augment the front cam is desirable.

Plus what if your collision is from the rear?

My vote, go two channel.
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Sure, in litigation, rear cam to augment the front cam is desirable.

Plus what if your collision is from the rear?

My vote, go two channel.
Thanks. After sleeping on it, I ultimately ended up getting the rear as well.
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I go the lazy route and purchased another Auto-Vox (the cigar-ish shaped one) for the rear (one front, one back). My theory is; if it's their fault, I have it on video. If it's my fault then I'm sorry that my video cam is completely broken...
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