6 useful new car gadgets
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According to manufacturers, car accessories are always useful, affordable, and inventively designed. A real-life check often shows that some of them do not work as advertisements claim, or do not work at all.
Others are really helpful and make life easier for the driver. Here are six relatively new suggestions. It would be practical to order them with a refund option if it turns out that they do not quite meet your needs.
1 CarDroid
Car diagnostics make it possible to assess the state of some of its systems. It identifies possible errors and malfunctions. CarDroid allows you to perform this simple procedure without contacting the service. To use the device, just connect it to the OBD-II diagnostic port.
The gadget checks all car systems. If malfunctions are detected, an error code appears on its screen. CarDroid runs on its own battery. It is equipped with a Bluetooth transmitter, two WI-FI modules, a slot for a memory card (microSD). It has a microUSB connector and a GPS tracker.
The device also has a motion sensor, and if someone is trying to steal your car, it sends a message to your phone. In addition, CarDroid is equipped with a Bosch sensor, which detects the position of the car while driving. This option allows you to restore a 3D simulation by which you can restore the events of a traffic accident.
2 Aware Car
Car keys are often lost, and the car itself is sometimes difficult to find in the large parking lot of the shopping center. The gadget helps solve this difficulty. It connects to a smartphone, and transmits data on the location of the car to a mobile device.
The corresponding application on your smartphone will help you find a car. In addition, Aware Car may remind you to set a timer. When the time runs out, the device will notify you that the paid parking has expired. This will help to pick up the car in time so that you do not have to overpay for expired parking.
3 VIZR SKIN
Even a short distraction from the road can lead to an accident. However, one way or another, every driver is distracted - for example, to check navigation. The VIZR HUD application is designed to turn your smartphone into a projection screen on the windshield. To use the gadget, it is enough to install the application on the phone and fix the mobile device as close as possible to the windshield. The device is compatible with any cars and mobile phones with a touch screen.
With this type of display, you can use various functions: navigation, viewing trip data - average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous speed, direction of travel and all others. The manufacturer claims that the display on the glass is clear, the information is clearly visible both at night and during rain. The only drawback is the weak reflection in sunny weather.
4 SL159 LED Road Flash
Light sources are useful for any car owner, because you may need to perform some actions with the vehicle in the dark. The SL159 LED road light is a useful item in every driver’s arsenal. It has 16 bright LEDs. They work in 9 lighting modes. Flashes are clearly visible at a distance of about a kilometer.
The lantern has the shape of a huge tablet, and the body is made of shockproof plastic. For autonomous work there is a private battery. Its back is equipped with a strong magnet, which allows the SL159 LED road flash to be firmly fixed on the car body.
5 LUXON 7-в-1 Emergency Tool Car
On the road, anything can happen, therefore, in an emergency, a suitable tool should be near the driver. It is not always convenient to carry a lot of useful devices. The LUXON 7-in-1 multi-function fixture comes to the rescue here. As the name suggests, it brings together seven elements that will prove useful in an emergency. It has a wedge for breaking the window, as well as a saw, which allows you to get rid of the seat belt if necessary.
A power bank with a USB port is built into the case to power a smartphone from it. The manual charging handle will help you recharge your flashlight or mobile phone with the necessary energy. There is also a LED flashlight with three modes. One of them is the SOS signal to seek help in case of an accident. In addition, the accessory can be fixed to the hood of the car using a magnet on the body to carry out the necessary repairs in the dark.
6 Lanmodo Car Tent
In the parking lot, various things can damage the car: bird droppings, branches, not to mention the sun's rays, snow and rain. An excellent protective accessory for such cases is the awning from the company Lanmodo.
It is mounted using suction cups. The device automatically unfolds upon activation from the remote control.
The material of the awning can withstand the fall of the brick (of course, depends on the height with which it fell). The main objective of the device is to protect the car body from the vagaries of the weather. So that the accumulated snow does not push the roof or spoil the material, the device is equipped with a vibration system, thanks to which the snow is dumped to the ground. The awning can also be used as a large beach umbrella, and with the help of special side canopies it can be turned into a tent.
