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Top Accessories for Your Car

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If you are a long time driver, you’ve probably wished that your vehicle had certain accessories to keep you more comfortable. Here are 15 accessories to consider.

Car key finder

Rushing through your apartment looking for your car keys can be very infuriating. A car key finder is an affordable accessory that helps you avoid such chaos. This is a compact Bluetooth-compatible device that you clip onto your keychain. It connects to your smartphone through the manufacturer’s app in a radius of about 40 feet. Upon misplacing your keys, activate the app and it will start beeping; the beeps get louder as you approach your car keys.

Dash cam

This is a small camera mounted on your windscreen to record the road ahead. Some dash cams can also record what’s happening behind your vehicle. It helps capture theft incidents and proves your innocence against bad motorists.

Tire safety monitor

A tire safety monitor consists of a sensor attached to your tire pressure valve and a USB charged Bluetooth receiver. The manufacturer’s smartphone app then connects to the receiver to display individual tire pressure and warn you of any slow leaks. Properly inflated tires boost your driving safety and save you gallons of fuel.

Head-up display

This is a palm-sized projector embedded in your dashboard. It sends a legible but transparent image a few inches before the windscreen. The driver can then see important information while keeping their eyes on the road.  The data displayed can include the vehicle speed, stereo tracks, or an incoming Bluetooth call.

Wireless charging mount

You can mount this device onto your windscreen or dashboard. It has a holder with arms and a charger head that gets inserted into your smart phone’s charging port. It keeps your vehicle less clumsy and allows you to view your phone without holding it.

Beverage cooler and warmer

This is a mini fridge with a DC adapter. It fits between the front seats and also acts as a heater. Simply put in your packaged drinks and press the hot/cold switch.

Driving gloves

Apart from looking great, driving gloves combat hand fatigue and improve your steering wheel grip.

Radar detector

There are times when you find that it is just you on the road. If you would like to tip over the speed limit in such situations and avoid hefty state fines, get yourself a car radar detector. It alerts you to radars in the vicinity.

GPS tracker

A GPS tracker is a device that you install in a concealed position and connects to your smartphone through GPS. It helps you locate your car at any time.

Torque wrench

A torque wench is a specially designed tool, used to fasten bolts or nuts. It’s a crucial tool in mechanical operations especially changing tires. Having a torque wrench will guarantee faster and effortless tire changes.

Jumper cable

Knowing how to jump-start a dead vehicle battery is very important. Sometimes your kids can leave a light on inside the vehicle resulting in a dead battery the next morning. A jumper cable will give you access to the car donor’s battery that you will use to charge yours.

Seatbelt cutter

It is every driver’s hope not to get involved in a vehicle accident. However, if the odds are against you and you happen to be in one, a seatbelt cutter will free you from a jammed seatbelt.

Window glass breaker

This is another handheld device that is essential during an emergency. It enables you to get out of the car by cutting through the window, or get into the car after losing our keys.

Car espresso machine

Most of us can’t kick-start our day without having our morning coffee. A car espresso machine comfortably fits in the car’s cup holder. It uses power supplied the 12-volt cigarette lighter and can heat your coffee up to 95 degrees Celsius.

Breathalyzer

This accessory has a preset level of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) according to the state’s calibration. When you blow into it and it detects that you are over the set limit, it stops your vehicle from starting. Usually, this lasts from 10 to 30 minutes until you pass the test. It also carries out a rolling retest in which it asks you to repeat the test while driving. This is to ensure that you did not spiral down another drink after the car started. 

The accessories mentioned above are among the most necessary to have in your car. There are plenty of other accessories that accomplish different tasks or provide specific solutions. Remember not to buy an accessory that unsafely distracts you from keeping your eyes on the road.

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