Why don't car manufacturers offer dash cams as an option?

Why don't car manufacturers offer dash cams as an option?

Asked on 29 January 2019 by ellastonepaul

Answered by Andrew Brady
Good question. Citroen does on some of its models and it's excellent. The cost is an obvious factor, but I suspect it might also be because of legislation around filming in different countries and regions.
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