About Carcamguide

Why I Started This Site

I was managing a fleet of forty-seven delivery vans in Chicago when one of my drivers got blamed for a sideswipe he didn't cause. The other driver had a witness—his passenger. My guy had nothing but his word. We had dash cams in two of the older vans, but not this one. Cost me eleven grand in insurance hikes and a good driver who quit because he couldn't afford the points on his license.

That night, I went home and started researching which dash cams to buy for the rest of the fleet. What I found was garbage. Endless "top 10" lists written by people who'd never hardwired a camera in their life. Reviews comparing video quality based on manufacturer spec sheets. Affiliate sites pushing $30 Amazon junk because the commission was high.

I started Carcamguide because I was tired of wasting money on equipment that couldn't survive a Midwest winter, and I figured other people were too. This isn't a side hustle for me—it's the resource I wish existed when I was responsible for keeping drivers safe and companies honest.

About Tony Vasquez

I'm a former fleet manager and automotive tech who spent eight years overseeing commercial vehicle operations across the Midwest. During that time, I personally installed, maintained, and troubleshot over one hundred dash cams—from basic 1080p units in personal sedans to multi-channel 4K systems in heavy-duty trucks. I've dealt with the 3 AM calls when a camera died before an accident, and I've seen the footage that exonerated drivers from serious charges.

My expertise comes from real-world punishment. I've watched adhesive mounts fail in 100-degree dashboard heat. I've seen capacitors die in Minnesota winters when lithium batteries gave up. I've hardwired into everything from Honda Civics to Freightliner Cascadias, dealing with CAN bus systems, voltage drops, and fleet managers screaming about downtime. When I evaluate a parking mode feature, I'm not reading the box—I'm recalling the month I spent diagnosing battery drain issues across twenty-three vans because one camera model refused to shut off properly.

Today, I test dash cams and automotive electronics full-time. I don't accept free products in exchange for coverage, and I don't write reviews based on press releases. If I recommend something, it's because I've lived with it in my own vehicles, through commutes, road trips, and temperature extremes that reveal whether the engineering is real or just marketing.

What We Cover

This site is for anyone who drives and gives a damn about proving what actually happened. Whether you're a daily commuter trying to protect against insurance fraud, a rideshare driver needing interior coverage, a trucker logging cross-country miles, or a fleet manager sleeping better knowing your assets are monitored—you'll find practical guidance here.

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How We Test & Review

Every product on this site lives in my test vehicle for at least two weeks before I write a word. I don't unbox, film, and return. I install the camera properly—usually hardwired—drive it through varying light conditions, and pull footage to analyze actual video quality, not advertised resolutions. I test night performance on unlit roads, not just parking garages. I leave cameras baking in summer heat to check for battery swelling and adhesive failure.

My scoring focuses on three things: video quality that holds up in court, reliability that doesn't require daily babysitting, and installation that doesn't require an engineering degree. If a camera has GPS, I verify the accuracy against known speed limits. If it claims parking mode, I measure actual current draw on my multimeter.

Yes, this site uses affiliate links. No, that doesn't influence my recommendations. I've torched relationships with manufacturers by calling their products unreliable, and I sleep fine knowing my readers didn't waste $200 on a paperweight. If I wouldn't install it in my own mother's car, it doesn't get a positive review. Period.

Get In Touch

Questions about a specific setup? Wondering if a particular camera will fit your truck's windshield angle? Shoot me an email at info@carcamguide.com. I read every message, and while I can't always respond instantly, I do answer—usually with more detail than you asked for, because this stuff matters.

Questions? Reach us at info@carcamguide.com