Car accessories that make your life easier
Car accessories are all sorts of useful devices for maintaining order inside the car, creating a pleasant atmosphere and microclimate in the cabin, as well as helpers in unforeseen situations. And they can also be a good idea for a gift to a car owner. Of course, if the car is in the garage for most of the year, then there is no point in buying some modern gadgets. But if the car is actively used and you want to drive in comfort, then the choice is only up to the driver.
The car accessories market today is very diverse. Some of them are really useful, others are invented only for pumping money. In this article, we will talk about the most necessary accessories in the world of auto products.
Phone holder
You need to choose a phone holder depending on its characteristics and your needs. The size of the holder plays an important role when choosing: the dimensions of the grip should fit the size of the smartphone and not cover important components such as buttons, microphone, speaker, USB connectors. The second important selection parameter is the types of fasteners. Holders are distinguished by the type of attachment to the surface of the car interior and by the type of attachment of the phone directly to the holder.
The most popular and convenient, as the phone is simply put on and removed from it. Such a holder is completed with a metal ring or tape, which must be installed on the phone itself.
Pros: You can rotate the gadget 360 degrees.
Cons: with strong vibrations on the road, the magnet simply cannot stand it, and the smartphone will eventually fly off.
Magnetic holders, depending on the type of attachment to the surface of the passenger compartment, are fixed:
adhesive base to the torpedo;
suction cup to glass or dashboard;
special fastening in the CD-slot;
tuba in a glass holder;
clip or cruciform fastening to the deflector.
There are also magnetic holders that are fixed with a special clip to the headrest tube. with this mount, passengers in the back seat will be able to play or watch movies.
In this version, the phone is pressed against the lower latch, and the two side ones automatically squeeze it on the sides (there are options without the lower latch).
Depending on the type of fixation to the surface in the cabin, holders with a mechanical clamp are attached:
on the belt to the steering wheel;
a special clip on the rear-view mirror / sun visor;
tuba in a glass holder;
on the suction cup to the glass or dashboard;
on a clip or cross-shaped attachment to the deflector.
There are also mechanical holders for the sun visor. They are intended more for passengers, because it will be inconvenient for the driver to look there. Also, not all visors will be able to support the weight of the phone and holder.
Pros: The device is really secure.
Cons: getting it is not always convenient, you have to press a special button to remove the phone (if there is one). The holder on the rear-view mirror is completely inconvenient, as it distracts the driver's attention from the road.
With automatic electromechanical clamping. This holder has a built-in motion sensor. It opens the mounts when you bring your phone close to it, and also automatically closes the mounts when the phone is already on it. Often they have wireless charging and require power, so they need to be connected to the cigarette lighter.
Holders with automatic electromechanical clamping are attached:
on a clip or cross-shaped attachment to the deflector;
into the cigarette lighter outlet for the socket;
suction cup to glass or torpedo.
Cons: require food and are expensive.
Pros: ultra-comfortable, compact and aesthetic devices.
Anti-slip mats
Anti-slip mats are another kind of phone holder option. But in addition to a smartphone, on such a rug you can place glasses, keys, a pen, a lighter and many other little things that it securely fixes and holds. The mat can be positioned in any position convenient for the driver. They are compact and easy to operate.
Anti-slip mats are made of acrylic, silicone or PVC. The cheapest option is silicone, it holds objects well, but it does not like high or low temperatures and loses its performance properties faster than others. Some specimens can even emit a pungent chemical smell in the car interior, and under the sun's rays they can melt and leave sticky marks on the dashboard. These stains are not difficult to get rid of, but the impression of use will definitely be spoiled. Acrylic and PVC mats are a little more expensive, less sticky, but they last a long time and do not deteriorate in heat and cold.
When choosing a non-slip mat, first of all, you need to pay attention to its size. So, a 10x15 cm mat can be easily fixed on any, even a small part of the torpedo, but it will only accommodate a mobile phone or a flavor. The 19x22 cm accessory will hold more of the things you need, but it won't be able to fit in the small compartments of the car's front panel. The rug can also be cut to your liking if needed.
car organizer
Car organizers exist to turn clutter in your car into a well-organized space. Organizers in the trunk of a car are in good demand. These are nets, systems for fixing cargo on the floor, as well as bags, partitions, containers with a large number of compartments and boxes.
They are divided into universal and model. The latter in shape repeat the outlines of the cargo compartment of a particular machine. Universal fit for different cars.
There are organizers that are designed for the interior of the car. They are quite compact, with a small number of compartments and are mounted on the backs of the front seats. Also, there are side organizers and bags for the front and rear seats, and some models are installed on the floor. External organizers are considered the most capacious. They are placed on the outside of the vehicle (usually on the roof).
Using car organizers makes life easier for drivers. With their help, you can easily transport things, which is especially convenient on long trips, and also properly organize the storage of items in the trunk. Everything is in its place in a clean and tidy and easy to find when needed.
This is an almost indispensable thing on the road to store various small items, especially if you are traveling with a child. A million little things he needs (toys, napkins, bottles, pacifiers.) must be placed so that they are all at hand, do not get dirty, mixed up or lost. The children's hanging organizer on the back of the seat, decorated with prints and in bright colors, will help to cope with this.
What is useful, and what you can do without - only you decide. Buying accessories for the car is primarily a concern for your own comfort and safety. Therefore, give preference to exclusively high-quality and proven products.
