Aug 28, 2019
Nowadays, modern cars are jam packed with technology such as Bluetooth, sat navs and more recently, CarPlay functions. Manufacturers even use the tech as a unique selling point for new models and to differentiate them from other cars. But if you want to bring your existing car up to date, there are plenty of gadgets around to do just that!
Here at MyCarNeedsA.com we have picked our top five car gadgets of the year so far!
If you struggle to find your car at the airport, or shopping centre car park, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to get to the end of a long day and still not be on your way home.
This is where Tile Mate comes in, one of the most successful Kickstarter projects. All you need to do is fix the little square to somewhere in your car and then through the companion app on your smartphone, you can see where you’ve parked within 100 metres via Bluetooth. How cool is that?!
PRICE - £21*
More modern car models will have a tyre pressure monitor system as standard. But if you don’t have this feature, have the spare cash and are sick of checking your tyres every week, a digital TPMS will change your life!
This Zeepin model has little sensor screws that attach to each of the tyre’s valves, then the solar-powered monitor sits on your dash, altering if your tyres fall below their ideal pressure.
PRICES FROM £40*
Pure Highway series for in-car DAB conversion is a best-selling, award winning one!
It offers the best balance between performance and price. The receiver uses a radio channel on your analogue system to give you a clear DAB functionality. The best part is, you can connect your phone through Bluetooth to access your playlists and podcasts through the cars existing audio system.
PRICE £77*
The Firefly plugs into your USB and then your AUX port, enabling you to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and play all your favourite playlists and podcasts through the car speakers. You can choose whatever colour you wish; the Firefly Bluetooth streaming device can really tidy up your dash. Especially if you’ve been using hundreds of cables to get the same effect.
It turns off when the engine cuts out, so the car battery won’t drain! However, you can’t use the cars interface to change songs, consider using your phone’s digital assistant to stay handsfree.
PRICE £29.99*
This little V Auto device will help teach yourself to drive in a way that saves fuel, lives and wear on your car! Amazing right? This is a fantastic tool for reassuring parents and it automatically calls the emergency services if the car is in an accident.
Plug into the OBDII port, the SIM card is built into the device and will cost around £4 per month on a subscription basis. You can see how well you and others driving your car and where your vehicle is through the app!
PRICE £85
*ALL PRICES WERE CORRECT AT TIME OF POSTING
