Dashcam inquiry, what have you accomplished?

[Samantha_Jones83]

Following an 18-month, 9,000-mile hiatus in an MG4, I have concluded that I favour the Kia experience.
Visited to examine a 2023 model with a 64 kWh capacity. After owning a 30kWh Soul for four years and covering 40,000 miles, my partner swiftly concluded that the EV2 we parked beside was more aesthetically pleasing, thus the choice was made.
Engaging in a trade with the MG4 on Thursday, notwithstanding the EV2 abruptly applying the brakes at a roundabout during the test drive and subsequently advising me to "exercise caution" !! . An unsolicited 'conversation' ensued, during which Mrs. A.I. seemed to disapprove of my tone or diction (harrruumph).
Thus, in response to my inquiry. I find it hard to comprehend that dashcams are not universally included in all new automobiles. I possess a combined front and rear Nextbase device powered by the 12v socket in the MG4. I sought a hardwired option for my Kia and received a quotation of £156 per hour for installation—one hour for the front and one hour for the rear (integrated, utilising a single wire for both). I am currently awaiting a quote for their provision and installation, but I anticipate it will exceed £500-600.
I am inclined to solely hardwire the front and subsequently connect the rear myself, totalling £156.
What actions have others undertaken, please?

I believe I may have interfered with the wiring/connectors for the passenger side airbag on the MG4 while personally routing cables, resulting in erroneous on/off notifications, classified as a SIGNIFICANT FLAW in the MOT documentation, rendering it unlawful for public road use when activated.
MG sanctioned a specific quantity of investigative efforts, subsequently asserted no culpability and discontinued the process. Likelihood of a costly paperweight situation, thus exchange. Furthermore, I am reluctant to take that risk once more.

[godisgreat]

It perplexes me why manufacturers do not simply incorporate a USB socket into the headlining adjacent to the rearview mirror.

[Samantha_Jones83]

Alternatively, one could simply document everything with the multitude of cameras present on the vehicle. Storage is not particularly costly in the present era.

[GoodBoyCar]

Numerous nations prohibit dashcams owing to GDPR considerations.

[GoodBoyCar]

This is the reason manufacturers do not produce them as standard.
The speed limit camera possesses a very low resolution, rendering it ineffective as a dashcam.

[Samantha_Jones83]

...and nevertheless, they are admissible in a court of law as evidence of speeding .
I appreciate that; I would have never considered it.
Thus, the USB port adjacent to the rearview mirror emerges as the evident resolution. One must contend with the 2 meters of cable supplied by the dashcam vendor. Alternatively, supply your own standardised 10cm USB-C cable.

[STAR89colin]

I have also heard similar claims, yet I am curious about how Tesla manages to operate in these markets without repercussions. Indifferent sigh.

[KARlosfuentes]

Numerous forum contributors have successfully hardwired their 2 or 3 channel dashcams without complications, ensuring they navigate around airbags and similar components. Nevertheless, I opted against taking the risk in the event of a future electrical malfunction that might require a warranty repair, fearing that the dealership would deny service due to the self-installation of the dashcam. Consequently, I opted for a dealer-installed 2-channel Nextbase 385GWX at approximately £400. Thus far, everything is functioning well, with no signs of parasitic drain, etc.

[STAR89colin]

Should you be able to manage with merely a front camera (or one featuring a wide-angle interior lens that can function as an inadequate 360-degree alternative), an adapter can be procured to connect to the rearview mirror for USB power supply. It functions effectively, although it lacks a parking camera as it operates solely with the ignition activated. Extremely organised with almost no wire routing.

[KARlosfuentes]

What is this? . I comprehend the terminology, yet I believe I must examine the mirror to ascertain my connection to it.
The camera I possess features a unified front and rear design, requiring only a single power source.
It appears to be the perfect resolution, so I appreciate that.