Sometimes good ideas change life and improve its quality. To date, many devices have been invented that can help the driver on the road. Modern technology has made it possible to drive relaxed and enjoyable on every trip - you just have to consider which ones will be really useful for you.
There are many car accessories to consider when buying a car: security systems, essential amenities, and so on. We will ignore such obvious things and select a few additional gadgets that will simplify any trip, and some, under certain circumstances, can even save lives.
2021 car accessories
Gone are the days when only power windows, seat covers and mud flaps were considered useful auto accessories. Now there are hundreds of options, among them:
advanced amenities - from heated / cooled cup holders and multi-zone air conditioning to massage chairs, rear video entertainment systems and mini fridges.
Enumeration can take a long time. But we are not going to tell you about the importance of carpets, sun visors, body covers or car perfumes. There is a much more interesting topic.
With so many items available, it can be difficult to tell which items are really worth your investment and which ones are best left in your shopping cart. We've sorted hundreds of options to select the most useful and innovative. Their functionality and ingenuity are impressive.
1. Portable starter
It happens that in the morning you are in a hurry to go to work, you get into the car, and the engine does not start. Yes, you can ask someone for help, but you need high-voltage wires, and finding helpers in your morning rush is not an easy task. The situation can be not just unpleasant, but really dangerous for an ill-prepared traveler who finds himself far from civilization. In winter, batteries are more susceptible to failure. Low temperatures can make starting a vehicle nearly impossible.
Save yourself a lot of time and hassle by using a simple engine start device - a powerful portable mechanism with the required starting current. Such a thing practically does not take up space, while it is able to start the engine even with a completely discharged battery. The required wires are already included in the kit, and all that is required to start the engine is to open the hood and connect the device.
It remains only not to forget to charge the gadget itself. Its reserve is enough for several starts of de-energized motors, but in order not to be at an inopportune moment with an empty device, the energy must be periodically replenished.
2. Error scanner
The choice of car error scanners is huge, but the essence is usually the same - this is a cable with a suitable adapter and a wireless module that transmits data via Bluetooth. With such a gadget, you can easily and quickly determine, for example, which ignition coil is damaged or why the check engine light is on. As a rule, with this device any error will be quickly detected and you can start fixing it yourself.
3. Vehicle GPS tracker
This gadget will help in case of car theft and in many other more common everyday situations.
To always know where your car is, you can use a powerful tracker with an installed SIM card. Using the mobile network, it will transmit a signal to your phone from anywhere in the world. You just need to hide it in such a way that the thief cannot find it. Such a device will be useful not only for a personal car, but also for commercial vehicles - it helps to monitor the observance of the optimal route and the use of company cars outside working hours.
Simpler, smaller and cheaper trackers are perfect for people who often lose their car or apartment keys. Embedded in a keychain, these devices send a signal to a dedicated phone app that lets you easily find lost in any clutter. There are many varieties of battery operated "key finders" - you can attach them to just about anything you don't want to lose. You can find out the location of the things you need through the GPS application connected to the tracker, or by pressing a button that will make the tracker ring so you can hear it.
4. Head-up display
This device will help you stay focused on the road. The horizontal podium, mounted against the windshield, is a phone holder with a piece of specially designed glass to capture the reflections of the screen. A picture is projected onto the vertical transparent part, and you can see the necessary information without taking your eyes off the road. This is especially true on an unfamiliar route or in tense road conditions (heavy traffic, pits, puddles, the likelihood of a sudden appearance of animals, etc.).
You can display any information you are interested in - for example, data from a smartphone, GPS, map or car parameters (there are tons of applications for obtaining current or predicted information about direction, speed, traffic and other analytical data).
5. Keychain-breathalyzer
In a couple of seconds you will know whether it is safe to drive or whether it is worth calling a taxi. A tiny, portable breathalyzer with a fold-down mouthpiece ensures you get an accurate sample without contamination from the ambient air. There are many variations of the device, but we like the compact devices that fit easily in a pocket or backpack (and with interchangeable mouthpieces for different users). Power from one finger-type battery lasts for several dozen tests before you need to replace it.
6. Tool for evacuation
It is difficult to dispute the need for a multifunctional tool to facilitate evacuation in an emergency. The hammer is specially designed to break through car windows. The reversible head is equipped with a sharp stainless steel tip for piercing glass and a blunt tip for removing large fragments.
In the lower part there is a knife for the seat belt, which allows you to quickly release if the unlocking mechanism is damaged after an accident. Small and simple, but vital, the tool also has its own mount for easy access and secure hold in place. Again, there are a lot of options, choose according to your needs.
7. Digital tire pump
Allows you not only to track the exact tire pressure before going on a long trip, but also to bring it to the optimal range in seconds. Having punched a wheel, you will not get stuck on the road - until it bursts. The punctured chamber is refilled with a pumping device and you can drive several kilometers to reach the nearest repair shop.
8. Auto-dimming mirror
A very useful accessory for those who often travel at night. It protects your eyes by dimming the headlight glare in your rearview mirror from vehicles behind you.
9. Portable vacuum cleaner
Whether you are carrying children, pets, or passengers with dirty feet, a car vacuum will make it easier to keep the interior clean.
10. Mirrors for blind spots
Newbie drivers aren't the only ones who find it difficult to maneuver and park. And there is nothing worse than "blind" spots that hide dangerous obstacles, cars and gaping people. If the appropriate OEM equipment is not available, a pair of mini blind spot mirrors can be added to almost any rearview mirror.
11. External event recorder
Even professional drivers need extra protection these days. The outward-facing DVR will be an invaluable assistant both in unpleasant traffic situations and in pleasant ones - for capturing any funny moments.
12. Alarm preventing falling asleep
Unique and effective electronic detectors have been developed to detect driver fatigue, and a timely alarm can be life-saving. The device is put on a finger and monitors the driver's condition. If he detects drowsiness, he will give a signal - at least 5 minutes earlier than you yourself feel it. The national road safety authorities around the world record hundreds of thousands of crashes, deaths and injuries every year as a direct result of driver fatigue.
V "Gangster" cars from the 90s there were no such gadgets, which did not prevent these cool cars from enjoying wild success in those years.