Improve your driving experience — update your vehicle with one of these useful car gadgets. They make great gifts, too.
Vehicle GPS Units
Find your destination easier and avoid getting lost. Simply input a destination and the system will provide detailed audio and visual directions. GPS technology improves every year and often features:
- Convenient touchscreens
- Search functions to find destinations like restaurants, shopping areas and gas stations
- Real-time movie listings, weather, news and more
- Easy updates to ensure accurate directions and convenient routes
Car-Stereo Systems
Listen to your tunes loud and clear. In-dash car-stereo systems are more powerful and budget-friendly than ever. When shopping, look for these features:
- USB- and SD-card input to transfer and play digital files
- Built-in Bluetooth® technology
- Auxiliary input for MP3 players
- Touchscreen technology for easy controls and crisp video playback
DVD and Video Players
Make car trips more fun for passengers. Vehicle DVD and video players cost less than you might think and come in a variety of styles. Look for these options:
- Overhead video monitors with built-in DVD or receiver technology
- Auxiliary input to play videos directly from your computer, camera or MP3 player
- Wireless headphone capabilities
- Headrests with built-in monitors
Electronic Accessories
Make the most of your vehicle’s lighter socket — some gadgets may plug right in, like these:
- Hands-free Bluetooth® car kits make phone calls safer
- Satellite-radio receivers provide access to high-quality digital radio
- Radar detectors alert you of speed-monitoring devices
- To charge traditional electronics like shavers and laptops, purchase a power inverter. Simply insert the inverter in the lighter socket, and you’ll have a handy power outlet.
Tools for Organization
These organizational gadgets will help keep your car clean and clutter-free:
- Trunk organizers keep your tools, shopping bags and gear in order
- Glove-compartment organizers keep paperwork, receipts and small items neat
- A handheld vacuum cleans crumbs quickly
No matter how you use your vehicle, there’s a gadget that’s right for you.
