What to give to a motorist?
All kinds of car accessories are often inexpensive. However, in total, their acquisition costs a pretty penny. What will benefit car owners as a gift? Let's consider.
Smartphone holders
Car holders provide a convenient solution for positioning your smartphone within the driver's line of sight, promoting hands-free use and minimizing distractions on the road. With a simple tap on the mounted smartphone screen, drivers can effortlessly manage tasks such as changing audio tracks, answering calls via speakerphone, and using GPS navigation in unfamiliar areas.
Car mounts for smartphones are available in a variety of versions. Some models are installed on the windshield using a suction cup, others are mounted on the air vent or on the dashboard, and there are also holders for gadgets on the headrest. Such models will come in handy for passengers on the back seat (if, for example, it is necessary to entertain a baby on the road).
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| A smartphone holder for a car is a great gift option for any motorist. |
Holders with a magnet make it easy to remove the phone and return it to its place, with a mechanical clamp they securely hold the device in the grooves, and with gravity lock they cover the gadget from the sides and bottom under the influence of gravity. The vast majority of car holders are universal and fit a variety of smartphone models, so choosing a suitable model will not be difficult.
Dashcams
In heavy traffic, accidents often occur on the roads. In controversial cases, dashcams help prove the rightness of one side or another. They are primarily responsible for video recording of the road situation. However, modern models of dashcams can do much more than simply record what is happening in front of the hood of a vehicle.
When choosing a dashcam, you should give preference to models with at least Full HD recording resolution. The higher the resolution of the filming, the more detailed the picture will be and the more clearly road signs, as well as license plates of passing and oncoming cars, will be visible on it. Also, HDR and WDR functions are used to protect image clarity. Many dashcams are equipped with an external camera for viewing the rear hemisphere or even a camera for the interior of the car.
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| A dashcam will serve as proof of the driver’s innocence in conflict situations on the road. |
High-end devices often incorporate GPS, linking vehicle coordinates and speed to recorded videos. Some come with a pre-installed database of cameras and police radars to help avoid speeding fines. The most feature-rich dashcams are combo devices, combining video recording and radar detection in one. However, their use may be restricted in certain countries. If you frequently travel abroad, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with the local legislation to ensure trouble-free operation of such dachcams.
Car vacuum cleaners
A handy car accessory is a vacuum cleaner designed to be powered by either a cigarette lighter or its own battery. Compact and manual, these car vacuum cleaners efficiently maintain the interior's cleanliness by easily tackling localized cleaning of seats, carpets, and the trunk, removing dust, crumbs, small debris, pet hair, and similar contaminants.
Cleaning the interior of a car by hand saves car owners from having to make frequent trips to the car wash and fight with the staff for another bad job. In the arsenal of the car vacuum cleaner should be nozzles for narrow and hard-to-reach areas, cleaning linty surfaces, etc. It should also be noted that cordless models are also useful in the home — they will help to collect dust and crumbs from the sofa, clean the keyboard or the components of a stationary PC.
Car compressors
You can count on the tire shop, but you can't count on yourself. A prudent driver should definitely have a car compressor in the trunk to maintain pressure in the tires. Such a device operates from the cigarette lighter; less often, the compressor is supposed to be connected directly to the battery terminals using crocodile clip. However, there are also battery-powered models of electric tire pumps.
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| An electric pump will help you pump up your car tires without any hassle. |
Mandatory equipment of the car compressor includes a pressure gauge for pressure control (analogue or digital). The built-in lamp, as well as the backlight function of the pressure gauge, add convenience to handling the pump in the dark. In advanced models of compressors, in addition, auto-shutdown is implemented — when the pressure builds up to the set value, the pump automatically stops pumping the tires.
Jump starters
As winter sets in, old car batteries often face failures, but jump starters come to the rescue. This category includes standalone battery chargers, direct starting devices (boosters). These are essential for immediate engine starts and can also be used for subsequent battery recharging.
A new category of compact boosters with a power bank function is becoming increasingly popular. These devices not only offer a "cold start" for vehicles with dead batteries but also serve as chargers for mobile gadgets like smartphones, tablets, and headphones during periods of inactivity. It's a dual-purpose solution that proves useful both for cars and everyday life.
Tool kits
Anything can happen on the road. To troubleshoot unexpected problems and keep your car in good technical condition, it’s a good idea to have a set of tools on hand. The contents of such a set can be different: it all depends on the car owner’s skills in self-repair. For the average motorist, a kit with a small number of screwdrivers, bits will be enough.
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| With a kit of tools in the trunk, you can deal with minor car problems on your own. |
Keep in mind that the more items in a kit, the more expensive the it is. The material of tools manufacturing also plays an important role. Preference should be given to chrome vanadium steel — such tools are highly resistant to mechanical damage and can easily withstand increased loads.
FM transmitters
FM transmitters are designed to upgrade an outdated car radio that lacks a USB port or Bluetooth. Plugged into the car's cigarette lighter socket, these devices use unused FM radio frequencies to transmit music.
Most often, FM transmitters are equipped with a Bluetooth function and allow you to stream music from a paired smartphone. However, modulators often have a built-in card reader and a USB input for connecting flash drives. The transmitter will serve as a budget option for “upgrading” the functionality of the car radio — such devices are inexpensive and very easy to use.
Car stereos
A car stereo makes for a thoughtful but relatively expensive gift. Before presenting it, it's essential to confirm the mounting size needed for the head unit in the car dashboard. Non-standard stereos come in 1DIN or 2DIN versions.
Modern models are not limited to just playing sound: they can connect to a backup camera and display an image from it on their screen, operate as a navigator or turn on hands-free calls. Advanced copies still run a full-fledged Android OS with a wide range of software functions and the ability to install apk applications.
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| Advanced car stereos running Android OS have a wide range of software functions. |
For those who enjoy fine-tuning on-board acoustics, opt for stereos equipped with a DSP processor. Consider the number of line outputs as well; four-channel models are ideal for driving with loud music and a powerful car subwoofer for rich bass. While these car stereos may be a bit pricey, they provide the pleasure of enjoying atmospheric audio tracks while driving.
Car fridges
Under the condition of regular long-distance trips or driving kilometers around the city during the day to the rescue of the driver and passengers come car fridges. They keep food fresh and water cool. In addition, many models can operate in heating mode, providing people in the car with hot food.
To determine the appropriate size for a car fridge, allocate 5 to 10 liters per person. For outdoor excursions, opt for cooler bags and boxes capable of withstanding temperatures 15 – 20 °C lower than the surroundings. An ideal volume for these should be around 30 liters, accommodating snacks for 3 to 5 people in the fridge compartment.
For long journeys, regular fishing and hunting trips, it is advisable to give preference to boxes that maintain the required temperature range for a long time. Frozen food can also be transported in them. More information about “How to choose a car fridge” is described in the material.
High pressure washers
Returning to the topic of car maintenance, a good gift for the owner of the car will be high pressure washer. This device will help to keep the exterior of the vehicle in a tidy condition. For those who have their own home or dacha, a pressure washer is almost a necessity. After all, it enables washing stubborn dirt deposits from driveways, building facades, cleaning dirt from garden tools, etc.
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| High pressure washers are excellent for car body cleaning. |
For home use, a device up to 150 bar is sufficient. It is important to pay attention to the method of water intake: from the tank or directly from the tap through a hose. Additional attachments such as body brushes or special detergent foaming agents add to the convenience of using the washer. However, the cost of such devices is considerably higher. You can take a closer look at the “TOP 5 good mid-range pressure washers with a foam gun” in the corresponding article.
Of course, we have not included in the material all the options for practical gifts for motorists. You can add seat heaters to the list, car organizers for storing car accessories, breathalyzers as a comic present, and much more. All this is collected in the “Automotive” section, where there is something useful for every car owner.
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