Unusual gadgets for the car. Car accessories you should have

A car, according to the classics, is just a means of transportation. But every owner strives to make his car as comfortable as possible. This can be done using a wide variety of devices. In our review, the coolest of them.

1. DVR

DVR – perhaps today the purpose and degree of usefulness of this device in a car is obvious to everyone. However, this does not prevent us from reminding once again that it is the registrar that will help save time, money, nerves and a good name in the event of an accident on the road, of course, if the owner himself is a law-abiding, careful driver.

2. Phone stand

The phone holder is very useful thing inside the car. Some holders can even be used as a coaster for drinking glasses, which is also very useful. It is best to have several of these holders, for example, separately for a smartphone and a navigator.

3. Portable car diagnostic kit

An extremely useful thing that should be in every car. Everything is very simple, this device allows you to monitor the car for faults. It’s not difficult to guess that such a thing will be useful to every motorist.

4. Large navigator

Nothing makes the path easier than good navigator. It’s even better when this same navigator has a convenient stand and big screen. The latter is especially important, since looking out for the path to small screen extremely inconvenient.

5. Efficient charger

Even if efficiency is a very “relative” concept, however, despite this, it is still worth having a cigarette lighter adapter on hand in your car, which will allow you to replenish the battery mobile devices. Today there is an incredibly wide range of such devices on the market.

6. FM transmitter

The range of FM transmitters on the market today is as wide as the range of chargers. In a car, such a gadget will allow you to broadcast not only music, but also receive calls using high-quality speakerphone, which is especially useful.

7. Smartphone

Of course, the main help of any modern driver will be his smartphone. Firstly, this device in itself can replace many useful gadgets. Secondly, it will be an excellent addition to existing automotive devices.

8. HUD display

Looking at the dashboard is sometimes not so convenient, especially for novice drivers. Sometimes it is better not to be distracted from the road at all, and therefore it is worth considering installing a so-called HUD display that projects the dashboard onto the glass.

9. Radar detector

It is actually impossible to deceive police radars, but it is possible to find the direction of the outgoing signal. This is exactly what a radar detector does. However, today there are too many devices of a “dubious nature” on the market in this segment, so you should be careful when purchasing.

The list of automotive utilities can be continued, which also deserve attention.

Progress does not stand still, and every year new gadgets appear that simplify the driving process, as well as increase driving comfort and safety. They will be especially useful for those whose cars are no longer completely new, but would like to make them more modern and automated.

Smart visor

This is simply a brilliant and super useful invention. It is recommended for all drivers, especially those who wear contact lenses or glasses. This optical instrument, which 100% protects against glare from the headlights of oncoming cars, active sun and various glares.
It is easy to install and suitable for absolutely all car models. It contains two filters - day and night, which can be adjusted with one movement of the hand.

Auto scanner

This great addition, true for more or less modern cars, starting somewhere in 2007. This is an adapter that diagnoses the car and displays the results on mobile phone. The gadget displays errors on-board computer, analyzes sensor readings and monitors the current condition of the car.
It tells you which gear to choose and tells you why this or that icon lights up on the panel, which is very convenient for novice drivers. This gadget will also tell you how you can save on fuel and will fully replace a preventive inspection at a service station.

Anti-rain

This is, of course, not a program or a device, but since the product is made using nanotechnology, it is safely classified as a gadget. It was invented by the Germans so that in bad weather the wipers would not interfere with concentrating on the road.
It is enough to treat the glass with this product once to forget about poor visibility for several months. The duration of action depends on the frequency of precipitation. Contaminants in the form of rain, snow, dust, insects, frost do not stick to the glass, but are repelled from it.

Breathalyzer

Many have encountered a breathalyzer, albeit in the hands of traffic police. Therefore, it is better to buy yourself such an assistant, and besides, it is inexpensive. It is necessary for self-control, because each body is individual and removes alcohol after different time. Well, in countries where nepotism and corruption flourish, it also doesn’t hurt to prove your innocence.

Autobuffers

This is simply a godsend for a comfortable ride on our imperfect roads, it’s even strange that the Germans invented it. This device is mounted on a spring and protects the suspension and shock absorbers, reduces roll when turning and changing lanes, and protects from damage on bumps and potholes. Autobuffers from former designer Mercedes-Benz by Mark Schlesinger.

Liquid glass

This unique product appeared on the market quite recently. It was invented by the Japanese, depriving many car washes of their income. It is based on a polymer film reinforced with silicon dioxide, which eliminates scratches from the body, restores color, creates a water-repellent effect and adds additional shine. One coating is enough for a whole year. By the way, this product is used at exhibitions to give cars a stunning shine.

Holder

The magnetic holder is just perfect for your phone or tablet. The stylish magnetic ball takes up minimal space, but holds the phone tightly. Plus, it rotates in all directions. Its shape and fastening allow not only the use basic functions phone, but also use it as a DVR or navigator. This is a very useful thing, because the phone is always in sight, and you don’t need to be distracted from the road to see a message, for example.

Mirror video recorder

This is just a gorgeous thing! Built into the mirror is very high quality camera, which records video in Full HD with a resolution of 1920x1080. The recorder is almost invisible, unlike a regular one, because in appearance it is an ordinary mirror. This means you don’t have to remove it for fear of theft. In addition, recording will be carried out automatically while parked.

Lumbar support

Of course, drive a car, don’t stand at the market all day. But as you know, a sedentary lifestyle often causes a lot of back problems. If you spend a lot of time driving, it won’t hurt to get a special lumbar support. It easily attaches to the seat and forms correct posture. The result: even on long routes and in long traffic jams, sitting in the car is comfortable, your back does not get tired and you are completely focused on the road.

Interior protection

Very useful and profitable means for those who have a textile interior. Apply it to seats and other areas you want to keep clean. If you spill something in the cabin, the dirt will not be absorbed into the fabric, but will collect in drops on the surface. You just need to remove them with a napkin or shake them if it’s a rug.

Surely every car owner has various accessories in his car that improve certain performance qualities of the car. Since each driver’s needs are different, gadget manufacturers are constantly introducing new devices that can surprise even the most inveterate skeptics.

We would like to present to your attention a number of gadgets that you may not have even known existed.

Pearl Rear Vision

Pearl Rear Vision is more than just a rear view camera. This the whole system, which helps the driver when reversing, showing the view from the rear bumper in real time. The device consists of three components. The first is the frame that is attached to the rear license plate. It contains two HD cameras (one for daytime, and the second - infrared, for visibility at night), as well as solar module, which charges the built-in 2500 mAh battery. In addition, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are built into the frame. With their help, the device interacts with the adapter and the phone application.

The frame installs in just a few minutes, and all you need is a standard screwdriver. Once installed, it communicates with your car using an adapter that connects to the diagnostic port (ODB connector) in the car. The third component of the system is a phone mount on which you will see images from the cameras.

Bluejay

Bluejay is the world's first smart phone mount for your car. The device is made of high quality aluminum and carbon fiber. The mount is equipped with Bluetooth as well as a GPS beacon, which are activated as soon as you place your mobile device into the mount.
The device can work with almost any smartphone, and you can place it in any place convenient for you in the car. It is noteworthy that Bluejay has much more features than a regular phone holder.

Thus, the device can do the following: “find my car” (using the built-in beacon, you can easily find your car in a huge parking lot), drive logbook car, offer assistance (the built-in accelerometer will detect a possible accident and the system will independently call emergency services) and even control the smart home system.

CarDroid Promotion

CarDroid innovative device for monitoring various systems car, which provides additional safety and security of the car. The gadget is very convenient to use and easy to install. All you need to do is connect the device to the OBD diagnostic port.

The device is equipped with two Wi-Fi modules, the first of which is responsible for increasing the accuracy of determining the location of the car, and the second for connecting CarDroid to other devices. In addition, CarDroid has a slot for microSD cards, Bluetooth, security sensor, battery, micro USB connector, GPS module and a 9-axis Bosch sensor.

Built-in motion sensors allow you to monitor the interior of the car. If the sensor detects movement, you will immediately receive a notification on your smartphone. But that’s not all, the 9-axis Bosch sensor is capable of determining the position of the car in space, which will subsequently make it possible to create a 3D reconstruction of a traffic accident or other event.

Carloudy

The Carloudy device is a projector-navigator for cars. Using a projector, the image is displayed directly on the windshield, so you don’t have to be distracted from the road. Carloudy communicates with any device with Bluetooth support, and the information on the windshield is visible at any time of the day. You control Carloudy using your voice, and the navigator will help you get to the right place. This gadget can be placed on dashboard car so as not to take up space on the windshield. In addition, you don't need any Velcro that falls off at the most inopportune times or leaves unpleasant marks on the glass.

ZUS Smart Car Charger

ZUS – smart car charger with built-in vehicle locator. ZUS can charge two gadgets at once (the device contains 2 USB ports that output 2.4A each), and it will charge twice as fast as other chargers of this type.

In addition, it has a built-in locator that will help you find the place where you parked your car. A proprietary application, available on both iOS and Android, will help you determine your parking location. An additional pleasant bonus will be adjustable backlighting of the USB ports, which will allow the device to not stand out from the overall interior design. Thanks to high quality materials with titanium coating of all metal parts, Charger Can withstand temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius.

Odii

Odii – indispensable assistant in every vehicle and for every family. Odii is a multifunctional gadget that was designed specifically for retrieving various items from hard-to-reach places. For example, you dropped your keys, credit card, phone or other object to a place where you cannot reach it with your hand. In this case, only Odii will help you.

This gadget is a special 3-in-1 tool. It is both a retractable telescopic arm (up to 19 inches long), a removable retractable magnet (up to 23 inches long) and a removable LED flashlight.

XKchrome

XKchrome is a smart LED backlight, which can be controlled using an application on a smartphone. XKchrome will really make your vehicle more bright and stylish.

In addition, the XKchrome gadget will help you determine the place where your car is parked and, importantly, find the way to it. With help special application In a smartphone, the owner can change the current backlight color at any time. The function of synchronizing XKchrome with music played from a smartphone is also available. As a result, the lighting colors will change in time with the composition.

As you can see, today there are a lot of useful and truly effective gadgets for cars that make life much easier for ordinary drivers. In this collection we have collected for you only the most interesting and unusual of them. We hope that in this material you have already found the device that you will definitely want to buy.

, 31 Aug 2016

There is a desire to change your appearance, home interior, tidy up your desk, cottage, garage, etc.

But today we will talk about devices for car enthusiasts, because our cars also need updates, for our convenience, comfort and safety.

Coziness and comfort in the car:

1.

Do you often travel by car? Take the massage cape "Homedics TRC-100-2EU" with you!

Driving for a long time is not a pleasant experience. Any professional driver will tell you this. Yes and to an ordinary person sometimes you have to spend a lot of time behind the wheel when going to long trip or stuck in traffic jams.

"Homedics TRC-100-2EU" will help relieve muscle tension right in the car. This massage cape comes with an adapter that connects to on-board network car through the cigarette lighter. The remote control makes operating the massage cape very convenient.

2.

If you have a long period ahead car trips to family, friends or on vacation, after traveling for many hours, Antison will take care of you behind the wheel. It will save you from trouble and help you reach your destination safely.

The basis of the Antison device is the horizontal position regulator.

You just need to set the switch to On mode and attach the device to your ear using the hook.

And then - if you tilt your head forward, you will hear a sharp sound. It will wake you up and help you focus on the road.

The device, small in weight and volume, is compact and very convenient.

3.

The pillows are bow-shaped and perfectly follow the contours of the neck and shoulders.

These pillows have light massage effect and prevent muscle stiffness and numbness. They are woven with silver threads. Silver has antibacterial and bactericidal effects.

Car airbags have removable zippered covers that can be easily removed.

All motorists know how bright sunshine during the day or headlights at night can distract from driving. For those who are uncomfortable wearing sunglasses while driving, they have come up with a special anti-glare visor.

The device reliably protects your eyes from:

glare of ice and snow in winter;

sun rays during the day;

headlights from oncoming traffic at night.

Car care:

5.

Small dents on the car body are an attribute of the harsh everyday life of any motorist in the city. But what brings more stress is not so much the dents themselves, but the effort required to eliminate them - finding time to go to a car service center, coordinating repairs, paying a rather large bill...

With the Pops-A-Dent set you will forget about this headache forever. All you need is 15 minutes of time and an internet connection.

How it works?

The Pops A Dent device is connected to regular network 220V. A special advantage of the device is that it requires neither physical strength nor special skills to operate it, so even graceful car ladies can use it.

The device itself is affordable and will allow you to significantly save on visiting auto repair shops.

The Scratch Removal Marker is filled with millions of active polishing particles that, once applied to a scratch on the body, harden when exposed to sunlight.

The structure of the marker gel resembles a colorless varnish. It is applied easily using a convenient applicator rod. The gel fills the entire scratch and protects the body from corrosion.. Suitable for any car color.

7.

AQUAPEL is a high-quality American product that lasts much longer than other similar products. One Aquapel treatment is enough for up to 6 months or 20,000 km of comfortable driving.

Aquapel is not washed off by auto chemicals, reagents and any kind of sediment. Does not leave streaks, clouding or films on the glass. Aquapel is effective at any time of the year.

Aquapel allows you to easily and without the use of special expensive products Remove dried insects and ice from glass.

It is much easier to remove snow and ice from windows in winter; a rubber scraper is enough.

Reduces glare from headlights of oncoming cars.

Cleanliness in the car:

8.

Vitek presents a car cleaning kit: special vacuum cleaner and window cleaner. With it, it will not be difficult to clean even the most hidden corners of your car from dust.

The vacuum cleaner is designed to penetrate into hard-to-reach corners of the car dealership. It comes with a crevice tool and a brush for cleaning soft surfaces..

The car vacuum cleaner is quite lightweight and easy to hold by the handle. It will quickly and effectively clean the interior of dust and small debris. Manual car wash for windows operates due to battery, working up to 30 minutes.

9.

Included:

folding waterproof bucket (materials: plastic, waterproof fabric, iron rod);

soft absorbent microfiber glove;

absorbent synthetic suede cloth.

The fiber mitt absorbs moisture well and polishes the car for shine. A napkin made of synthetic suede perfectly and quickly copes with dirt, does not leave streaks, is easy to wring out and can absorb up to a liter of moisture.

Auto accessories:

10.

With this mat, sunglasses, navigator, and keys will always be at hand. The mat is fixed on horizontal, inclined and even vertical surfaces.

11.

The main feature of this stand is the suction cups that help attach it to any smooth surface. Suction cups support the heavy weight of the holder and the iPad, making this design reliable and easy to use.

The kit includes a frame for first generation models and a frame for more modern models.

12.

The Mighty Jump device is an indispensable thing that every motorist should have.

You no longer have to waste time, ask strangers for help or call expensive services - you can deal with the problem of a dead battery yourself in a few seconds.

Mighty Jump connected to the cigarette lighter begins to send electrical impulses to the discharged battery, returning it to service. In order to turn off the device, you need to turn the switch knob - so it will enter the charging mode.

Has your car skidded in the snow, mud or sand, and trying to push it out only makes the situation worse? You can try placing improvised materials under the wheels - branches, sticks, cardboard. But best of all:

remove the slip tracks from the trunk;

Always carry some slip bars with you in your trunk and you can easily get out of a difficult situation or help other motorists.

A convenient mug for motorists and those who are always on the move. Equipped with a non-spill lid, made of double-layer steel, which maintains the temperature of the drink.

Do you like to cheer up with a cup of hot coffee on the way home or to work? You don't even need to get out of the car to do this! This thermal mug is created specifically for motorists:

Fits standard cup holder;

seals hermetically;

maintains the temperature of the drink;

does not heat up and does not burn your hands.

15.

Why you should buy a breathalyzer keychain:

compact and easy to use;

accurately displays blood alcohol content;

the result is demonstrated immediately after the test;

has a built-in led flashlight and a key ring.

Modern car accessories not only decorate the interior and appearance of the car, making it exclusive, but also provide additional convenience in using certain functions and equipment options, and increase driving comfort and safety. They take into account the individual preferences and habits of the car owner and can be divided, just like in clothing, into accessories for the strong and weak half of humanity. What are car accessories?

You can find it in stores great amount car accessories

Car accessories that all drivers need

The list of standard additional equipment that every driver should have includes:

medical kit for providing first aid to a victim of an accident;
a refilled fire extinguisher located inside the car;
tow rope for emergency evacuation of the vehicle;
reflective emergency sign about a car malfunction.

It is recommended to purchase the specified list of necessary accessories on the same day you bought the car, if they are not included in its factory configuration, since their presence is checked by inspectors during a technical inspection. In addition, for minor maintenance work, it is recommended to have a standard first aid kit, consisting of a set of the most necessary tools, jack and spare wheel. Find out what a medical first aid kit in 2015 should contain.

Car accessories – driver assistants

Electronics industry offers a large number of various equipment that facilitate the driver’s work and increase driving safety. Such car accessories include:

1. On-board video recorders

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2. on the floor to protect them from premature corrosion.
3. Spoilers to transform the external image of the car.
4. Side mirrors with various devices that improve visibility.
5. Special shampoos for washing the body and engine.
6. Driver's mug with an electric heater for quickly making tea or coffee on the road.
7. Various holders for attaching car accessories and devices.

Women's car accessories are particularly diverse and original. In their assortment you can find:

Typically feminine car accessories that highlight individuality

eyelashes for car headlights;
a variety of stylized safety glasses;
brightly decorated cushions and chair covers;
comfortable covers on the gearshift control knob;
steering braids made of warm and soft material, etc.