Dashcam Jazz e:hev

[Nicksey]

Mine is wired to the 12v port. Very easy to route the wiring behind the liner, side pillar and down to the under glove box area. There is about 6" of wire that curls from under the passenger footwell and into the powerpoint. No reason whatsoever to hard wire it.

Where and what is a 12v port (sorry for, what may seem like an obvious question, its not my car and when i travel to fit the cam, I want to make sure I'm fully up to date on everything)

Just in front of the gear lever, next to the USB ports.

[Lord Voltermore]

insurers  tend to err on the side of caution when assessing if something is an additional risk . cynics would argue it gives them a  loophole to increase premiums and escape liability.  .A hard wired dashcam, if done properly, is no more of a risk  to insurers than a plug-in installation. A tangle of wires and attempting to power several devices from one socket may be riskier.

Another riduclous situation was that many insurers regarded fitting winter tyres as a notifiable modification and  some charged a premium. Despite winter tyres being safer in winter. 

The association of British Insurers realised this  is ridiculous and most , but not all , insurers have now agreed  a commitment to allow winter tyres  without needing to notify them as a modification.   
Here is a list of insurers who allow winter tyres 
https://www.abi.org.uk/globalassets/files/publications/public/motor/2019/abi-guide-to-winter-driving---the-motor-insurance-commitment.pdf

A word of caution.  The companies that allow it are sometimes individual  underwriters.  You may find that when renewing with your  existing insurance 'broker' that they change   your cover to a different underwriter.   This happened to me. Fortunately the new underwriter was also on the list.    My tyres are winter  rated 4 seasons so  I'm covered anyway but if your insurer is not on the winter tyre list it may be advisable to contact them  to see if all seasons are notifiable as winter tyres.   
   
Maybe ABI should consider similar schemes for  things like hard wired satnavs.

[Kremmen]

Fortunately my dashcam simply and easily just lifts off its mount single handed

I never leave it in the car unattended because as you say, could be an attraction

[Hicardo]

Tesco insurance replied as follows
VERIFIED ANSWER
@spm Hey there, thanks for getting in touch!

I can confirm this isn't classed as a modification and won't have any impact in your policy.

I hope this clarifies things for you 😊

[Hicardo]

specifically - hardwired installation

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Hi.
Just to let you know that a number of our insurance schemes offer premium discounts for the fitment of a HD dash cam.
Regards,
Dan.

[Hicardo]

Thanks Dan, I'll be in touch - my policy expires in early Nov 

[d2d4j]

Hi

I can confirm over Adrian flux hd cam

Out insurance is due for renewal with Adrian flux and has only increased by 30 approx from 354 to 385 I think

Also let them know your a member of the forum which also adds a discount

Many thanks

John

[UncleZen]

Mine is wired to the 12v port. Very easy to route the wiring behind the liner, side pillar and down to the under glove box area. There is about 6" of wire that curls from under the passenger footwell and into the powerpoint. No reason whatsoever to hard wire it.

This is what I did in the end. It was in my mums car and I thought this was safest if she changes insurance company as the cam is not hardwired.
Route the wire from the cigarette lighter adapter in the gap between centre console and carpet, left behind carpet in footwell, up the door pillar, behind the roof lining. Simple, took 15 mins. Put cable ties around the wire behind roof lining as it stops the wire falling out when you go over bumps.