This Dash Cam Hides in Plain Sight—and Starts at Just $170A dash cam can be useful evidence after a close call—or an expensive argument about who had the green light. But most dash cams come with one glaring aesthetic drawback: a camera stuck to the windshield, a power cable wandering down the glass, and one more gadget in your line of sight.If you've been considering buying a dash cam but don't want the clutter, or if your current setup is a tangled mess of distraction, a new entry into the U.S. market offers dash-cam protection without the annoying visual clutter.With vehicle-specific dash cams designed to fit into or replace the original housing around a car's rearview mirror, Mangoal dash-cam housings preserve your cabin's original appearance, offering a cleaner, more factory-like installation with fewer visible wires—and no camera hanging from a suction cup. Best of all, the price point, starting at just $170, is undeniably attractive.MangoalMangoal OEM-Style Integrated Dash Cams$170 at AmazonWith more than 900 custom vehicle molds, Mangoal offers compatible housings for more than 300 vehicles, including models from Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Subaru, Porsche, and Hyundai. The company says its designs cover more than 90 percent of mainstream vehicles; of course, compatibility varies by year, make, and model.The company's lineup is split into two series. The Elite models are the higher-spec option, using a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor for 4K front recording. Models with a rear camera add a 2K unit with a STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor. HDR and WDR image processing, gps, app controls, and parking monitoring are among the features. The Core series records in 4K UHD using a Sony IMX335 sensor, with an optional 1080p rear camera. It keeps the integrated housing concept while trimming some of the Elite's imaging hardware—and its price.Both series feature plug-and-play connections; Mangoal estimates a front-camera installation takes just 10–20 minutes. On compatible vehicles, a Y-harness can draw power from the mirror or sensor connection without cutting factory wires or tapping into the fuse box. Other vehicles may require an OBD cable or a hardwire kit.Mangoal is still new to the U.S. and U.K. markets, but we look forward to getting one in-hand and testing it ourselves.Mangoal Dash-Cam InstallationIn the meantime, drivers who want a dash cam but a cleaner cabin and a clearer view through the windshield should try Mangoal's integrated approach for a more OEM-like alternative—at a price that's on par with comparable dash cams that don't offer the sleek profile.The cameras are available now directly from Mangoal and at Amazon. Prices start at $169.99.If You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State