CAN’T think of what to get an all-time car and gadget lover for Christmas? Why not take a look at our Top 5 classy car gadgets for some gift inspiration, because with so many gadgets available on the market today the choices are endless.
And if you’re thinking about car leasing or buying a car, and need some gadgets to really top off your new set of wheels, then check out our favourites. Or if you’re looking for a modern car that has loads of cool gadgets and kit included, you can always have a look at some private car leasing options that come fully specced.
Navdy Car HUD
This must-have gadget solves the issue for people needing to use their phone whilst driving, and allows them to fully concentrate on the road. The Navdy works by sitting on your dashboard and projecting your mobile’s screen in front of your windscreen. You can then use your phone as a map, to make calls, and reply to text messages. You can do all this through a series of simple gestures and voice commands. Neat!
Road Angel Gem
If you regularly find yourself leaning a little too heavily on the accelerator, then this gadget is a great way to slow you down. The Road Angel Gem is a first class speed camera locator, which can locate fixed speed cameras, mobile speed cameras, congestion charges, and many other possible road updates. This little device will provide you with up-to-date and accurate road information, without having to connect to a computer, as it automatically updates via its on-board database every couple of minutes.
Buzzard 2 from EE
Anyone needing a way to keep the kids entertained during those long car journeys should invest in this gadget. The Buzzard 2 provides 4G data on the move, and can connect up to 10 devices all at once. So you can get your iPods, iPads and mobiles at the ready, and watch all your favourite movies whilst on the move. Don’t forget to register your sim card before you set off on a journey, and be careful using the Buzzard 2 abroad as you may incur extra roaming charges.
The Automatic Parked Car Finder
Fed up with forgetting where you’ve parked your car? For those of us frequently losing our cars in supermarkets, airports and large car parks, the Automatic Parked Car Finder is the perfect gadget.
All you need to do is plug the beacon into your power outlet, and once your engine is switched off, your location will be marked on a free iPhone app. Simply boot up the app when you want to find your car, and the location is sent to the app via Bluetooth. The destination of your car will also be date and time stamped; a great reminder to remember the parking meter!
Kärcher Chassis Cleaner
During winter it’s incredibly important to keep the underneath of your car clean, as well as keeping the paintwork in mint condition too. Corrosive road salt, which is used in roads to melt the snow and ice, can build up on the underside of your car. If left it can cause rust and rotting.
Luckily the Kärcher Chassis Cleaner is a great gadget to clean the underneath, and also add treatments to prevent corrosion. Simply attach to a Kärcher pressure washer, and get your car cleaned straight away.
