PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Dash Cam Installation cost in the UK
£30–£150 per job. Typically £90.
Professional dash cam installation costs £30–£150 per job in the UK, with about £90 a fair mid-point. A front camera plugged in and tidied is cheapest; a hardwired front-and-rear system with parking mode, cables routed through the headlining and pillars, costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does dash cam installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | a simple front camera plugged in and tidied |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £90 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a hardwired front and rear system with parking mode |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Front only or front and rear — a rear dash cam needs a long cable run through the headlining and tailgate
- Hardwiring — wiring the dash cam into the fuse box for parking mode takes longer than a 12-volt plug
- Car design — airbags in the pillars, panoramic roofs and tight trims slow the installation down
- Hardwire kit — some fitters include the fuse-box kit in the price and others charge for it
- Mobile or workshop — a mobile dash cam installer saves you a trip but may add a call-out fee
- Region — dash cam fitters in London and the South East charge more than in the North
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical dash cam installation would have cost about £60 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What a dash cam installation booking includes
Takes: Under an hour for a front camera; two to three hours for a hardwired front and rear system. Not included: The dash cam itself, memory cards and car audio or alarm work are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dash cam installation jobs
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How to pay less
- Buy the dash cam and hardwire kit together, as many fitters discount installation with the kit
- Choose a front-only dash cam if most of your driving risk is ahead of you
- Ask a mobile installer to fit dash cams to both household cars on one visit, sharing the call-out cost
Before you book
- Mount the dash cam outside the windscreen's swept area in front of the driver, as obstructions can fail the MOT
- Ask whether the installation price includes the hardwire kit and a low-voltage battery cut-off
- Ask your insurer whether a dash cam lowers the premium, as a few insurers reward it
- Ask the fitter to keep the dash cam cables clear of airbag areas in the pillars
Dash Cam Installation cost: questions people ask
£30–£150 per job, with about £90 a fair mid-point. A simple front camera costs the least; a hardwired front-and-rear system with parking mode costs the most.
Under an hour for a front camera. A hardwired front and rear system, with cables run through the headlining and pillars, takes two to three hours.
It can if it blocks the driver's view. A device that seriously obstructs the view through the swept area of the windscreen is an MOT defect, so mount it behind the mirror.
Only if you want parking mode or a tidy install with no cable across the dash. A plug-in camera works fine for recording while you drive.
The dash cam itself, the memory card and any other electrical work are normally priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK dash cam fitting price guides. They are a national range rather than a quote, and your car and the system chosen set your price.
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