By Steven Smith 3 May 06, 2016
Ravelco is absolutely the best anti theft device on the market. ...read more
By 81vdub January 14, 2015
I live in the Killeen / Fort Hood area where several companies offer the same services as Robert at Sunshades Window Tinting and Auto Alarms. Although it's an hour's drive I chose to have Robert install a cruise control and stereo system in my '81 Volkswagen Pickup based on his reviews. I'm certainly glad I did. During the installation the electrical system damaged. Robert immediately accepted responsibility and made the necessary repairs at no additional cost. Such professionalism and honesty is rare in today's business world. I strongly recommend you give Robert first consideration in your needs. ...read more
By 81vdub January 14, 2015
I live in the Killeen / Fort Hood area where several companies offer the same services as Robert at Sunshades Window Tinting and Auto Alarms. Although it's an hour's drive I chose to have Robert install a cruise control and stereo system in my '81 Volkswagen Pickup based on his reviews. I'm certainly glad I did. During the installation the electrical system damaged. Robert immediately accepted responsibility and made the necessary repairs at no additional cost. Such professionalism and honesty is rare in today's business world. I strongly recommend you give Robert first consideration in your needs. ...read more
A Dashcam is Your Silent Partner and Protector When Something Goes Wrong While Driving You've probably seen plenty of dashcam videos on the internet showing someone doing something stupid behind the wheel of a car. And you see this stuff happen on a daily basis what with distracted driving being more common than ever before. The increase in distracted driving means you need to protect yourself with more than defensive driving alone because you can't out-drive someone who's not interested in doing the right thing. Adding a dashcam to your car is an invaluable partner that protects you in case of an accident and helps you create a strong case in the insurance processes that follow. No Denying Who's at Fault with Dashcam Footage Accidents happen usually because someone didn't follow safe driving practices. Sometimes it's one driver and sometimes both drivers make mistakes that cause the collision. But most of the time, insurers consider both drivers to be at fault on a shared scale of 0 to 100 percent. Part of this is to protect the insured from a claim by the other party, but it can also be used against the insured in arguing that the claim shouldn't be paid out as per the terms of the policy. An accident investigator apportions fault based on what they observe from the evidence at the scene and the damage to the cars along with injuries sustained. The problem is, accident investigation is not a precise science. Rather, it's part education, part art form, and part guesswork. You might wind up with a larger portion of the blame because the accident investigator had to make an educated guess as to what happened. And that's not good for you because you have to fight with the insurance company to get a reasonable settlement. Dashcam footage takes out the uncertainties of the investigation by showing who's to blame in a clear and concise manner. A dashcam video shows that you had very little to do with the crash because you were observing driving rules while the offending driver ignored them completely. The end result is that you'll take little to no blame from the insurer. What it also does is make it harder for the insurer to deny your claim because the details of the accident can't be disputed. The insurer has to comply with the policy as written and settle the claim in an equitable manner. DashCams are Impartial Witnesses in an Accident and That's Good for You It's a fact that people don't always see the same thing in the same way. This is due to visual angles, lighting, interpretation, and how well someone remembers the incident in question. You can take pictures of the scene after the fact if you are able to, but that only shows how and where the cars ended up. An accident investigator can do an excellent job of recreating the decisions made that led to the crash and how the accident unfolded. But an investigator is also human, and biases can creep in without the investigator realizing it. All of these issues are eliminated with dash cam video. A dashcam does two things: film and record. It doesn't have biases, it doesn't have recall issues, and it doesn't interpret the events that led to the accident. What it does do is record everything that it can view within its lens. That makes the dashcam an impartial witness because the information in the video can be recalled and viewed over and over. A dashcam video can reduce or eliminate arguing with an insurer and has the potential to help you avoid running out the time limit for a personal injury claim. What the video does is show that you're telling the truth about what happened and that your version of the accident is correct. Overcoming Unreliable Evidence with Undeniable Proof When two people get into an accident with one another, it's very likely that they're going to have variations on the same story. Sometimes it's difficult to figure out who's got the truth of the matter, or if both parties aren't telling the entire truth. Physical evidence doesn't always add up, either. When negotiating an accident settlement in or out of court, there's an element of "he said, she said" because someone is accusing someone else of doing something that caused them physical and financial harm. Questions will and do get raised as to the motives of one or both parties involved in the accident. When there's a dash cam video, the burden of proof is lifted because the video shows what happened with a great deal of reliability. All of the conditions of the accident are seen in the video. Who did or didn't follow safe driving practices, the placement of the cars prior to the accident, what happened during the collision, and so forth. Visual conditions are observable in that the viewers can see the lighting, any obscuring angles or objects, and who failed to perform duty of care while operating a car. It's also possible to measure distance in a video to determine how fast a vehicle was moving prior to the collision. There simply is no arguing with what the camera filmed. Protection Against Claims from the Other Party It's not unusual for the other party and their insurer to name you in a lawsuit that stems from the accident. Your physical participation in the lawsuit is typically minimal even as a defendant, but your dashcam footage can change how the claim proceeds. The plaintiff, or person suing you, can't rely on the "he said, she said" form of evidence in court because the details are laid out on video. A claim can proceed even if the plaintiff knows video exists, but their chances of success are lessened if the evidence on the video shows they share more of the responsibility than they claim. A dashcam becomes your ally in the event of an accident. Its ability to be impartial, to show the event as it happened, and show the details surrounding the incident are invaluable when called upon. Not only are you saying the truth about the accident, you can prove it, too. ...read more
By The Dashcam Store February 04, 2019
Here are the facts and figures you need to know about headlight safety With winter comes extreme weather conditions like rain, sleet, fog and snow, as well as shorter days and longer nights. This can have serious implications on road safety, especially because of the reduced visibility which comes with these conditions. As such, many drivers turn to extra safety precautions in order to reduce their risk of accidents such as crashing into a traffic barrier. These precautions include turning on headlights, even during the day. So if you’re not one of the motorists who already takes this precaution, the team at Bull Barrier are here to help with theirindustry leading traffic safety barrier technology. The benefits of Daytime Running Lights (DRL) DRLs are bright, forward facing lights on vehicles, often fitted below the main headlights. These are designed to make vehicles more visible during the day, making them an important asset during the gloomier winter months. Even on sunny days, DRLs are a precaution that can increase safety and even save lives. No matter what the weather is like, oncoming vehicles can be difficult to spot, but winter conditions make it even harder to spot other motorists in enough time. Recent research has found that a huge 4 out of 5 daytime intersection collisions are at least partially caused by one road user failing to see another road user in time. This means that 80% of the intersection collisions which occur during the day could be reduced through the use of DRLs. What’s more, further studies have found that DRLs could help to reduce the number of fatal daytime crashes by up to 25%. The most prominent benefits of DRLs are found in instances of severe accidents, such as head-on collisions and intersection crashes. However, they also serve the more general day-to-day role of making vehicles much more visible for crossing pedestrians, as well as for cyclists and motorcyclists. Other reports have found that DRLs can even benefit other aspects of road safety, including driver ability. This includes factors such as improved driver reaction times, better estimation of speed and improved estimation of distance. DRLs generally make vehicles appear closer to pedestrians and other motorists, meaning other vehicles are less likely to make risky manoeuvres at intersections. How to put your lights to good use DRLs are not yet a standardised feature on all car models, but you can also use your headlights as an alternative method of boosting road safety. You just need to make sure you’re using them correctly. First of all, it’s important to switch on your low beam headlights, even during the day. This is especially true if other cars on the road are doing the same and you notice that those cars with their lights on are more visible than those who remain unlit. One factor to check is whether your headlights are on an automatic system. Some vehicles automatically turn off their headlights as soon as the key is taken out of the ignition. If this is the case with your car, consider leaving your headlights turned on permanently. Make sure you generally stick to the low beam lights, unless it’s foggy, dark or the visibility is particularly poor. It is illegal to drive with full beam fog lights unless you need them as they can blind other motorists. You should also avoid just using parking lights when your vehicle is moving. These lights do little to improve your visibility, especially in bright conditions. ...read more
By Bull Barrier July 17, 2018
When in a new part of town or traveling, many people use GPS systems to help navigate unfamiliar areas. They are convenient, all you have to enter is one address to the next, and then you have a map. However, if this GPS is not updated regularly, it can lead to your system not working as it should. Wh... ...read more
Car thefts happen as often as a million times per year. Thieves steal cars for joy rides, for spare parts or even to commit crimes. To protect your car from being stolen by criminals, there are many security solutions available on the market, but they can essentially be classified within four types of... ...read more