Even the best cars need accessories, that's a fact. Despite the more expensive models we have a disarming amount of extra features, from the service umbrella inserted in the doors to the very high definition cameras, technicians and engineers are not always able to solve everyday problems. If we then add that not everyone can afford cars for € 50.000, the additional accessories prove to be fundamental.
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From budget to premium, Auto for Dummies shows you i today best car accessories: a “must-have” that every motorist should at least take into consideration. Not the usual sun blinds or the classic magnetic cell phone holder: the following list, complete with links for the purchase where available, takes into consideration the accessories that are hardly sponsored or that even less you have seen around. Some might seem trivial but the comfort practicality. andessentiality some of them will make your car efficient and unexpected.
Portable compressor
What can you attach to one presa da 12 Volt? From the classic charger to the portable refrigerator, the choice is wide but the (low) voltage made available by this type of socket offers very little power. One of the accessories capable of perfectly exploiting an overall low wattage power, perfectly fulfilling its task is the compressor. These small tools take up very little space and are able to fulfill their duty thanks to the power of compressed air.
The accessories included in the various models available on the market allow you to inflate tires, balls, cushions and anything with an inner tube. With specific adapters It is also possible to take care of the cleaning of the interior: thanks to the thinner nozzles, the output speed of the compressed air is high enough to eliminate dust, crumbs and residues from seats, mats and any surface of the passenger compartment.
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Bluetooth FM transmitter
Another inevitable accessory suitable for the cigarette lighter socket is the FM transmitter. For slightly older cars, without radio bluetooth or even of the AUX socket, you can use a ploy to hear your favorite music directly from the car's speakers. This small accessory is capable of outputting an audio signal on a specific frequency. By tuning your radio to the frequency set on the transmitter and connecting the latter to a smartphone via bluetooth, that's it.
The cheaper models just have one USB socket in which to insert a key full of MP3 songs while others connected to the smartphone via the classic headphone jack. Our advice is to spend a little more than the cheaper models as, in addition to offering more functions, the radio transmission is affected by many interference and the overall quality may be so low that it is impossible to listen. Either way, this accessory is a great alternative to upgrading or replacing your infotainment system if your primary need is music related.
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Smartphone HUD projector
The most expensive models on the market, see brands such as Audi, Mercedes or BMW, easily mount small HUD projectors capable of displaying the most disparate indications on the windshield: from traffic information and of speed limits to the "vital" parameters of the car. If your model is not so updated, do not worry, thanks to a simple tool very similar to a wallet cover, it is possible to project the image of your smartphone on a thin transparent panel, thus replacing the HUD of the most expensive cars.
The cost is really low, the position completely customizable and the fact of exploiting a non-proprietary device allows you to expand and make your own the most disparate indications. The most advanced models they are able to connect via bluetooth directly to the smartphone without the need to place your device on the dashboard. You just have to choose the model and size, to follow some links.
Cooling fans
When the summer progresses and the sun becomes more and more insistent, some cars can really become an oven. The air conditioning cools the cabin quickly if the system is powerful enough but what about older cars? The reflector panel and the roller blind are absolutely essential but this accessory is able to guarantee a constant air exchange even in your absence.
Some models attach to surfaces like a smartphone holder, others still fit between the bodywork and windows ensuring a constant and homogeneous flow. The only flaw of these devices is the difficult availability. Those powered by the 12 Volt socket they require the car with the ignition on while the most innovative are accompanied by small photovoltaic panels to be left on the dashboard capable of powering the fans during the hottest hours and expelling the heat.
"Blob" gel for cleaning
Do you remember “Blob”, the 1958 sci-fi horror? Perhaps the most recent remake will refresh your memory. Returning to our accessories, this gummy gel that has been on the market for several years has become famous for its ability to capture and remove dust and residues even in the most inaccessible corners such as keyboards or air conditioning vents.
A product that is not infinite and professional but with very low costs and able to keep the passenger compartment clean from crumbs, dust and small residues. Easily available, this rubbery accessory combined with the compressor and a microfiber cloth it will be your best ally in terms of cleaning.
Dehumidifier
How many times has it happened to you to go crazy for fogged windows. In a previous Auto for Dummies article we talked about the condensation phenomenon and how to best use the air conditioning system for demisting the vehicle windows. If your system is not the best or you simply want to prevent this annoying phenomenon in a simple and economical way, the most varied dehumidification systems come into play.
The most practical of all is definitely the classic gel dehumidifier bag; to be clear the classic sachets that you find inside the most varied packs full of silica grains; this practical system is also available on the market in larger sizes. Just place it anywhere in the passenger compartment to absorb moisture and avoid any type of fogging.
Smartphone holder with recharge
If cell phone holders are now a tried-and-tested accessory purchased by everyone, it is worth suggesting a very interesting variant. From 10 to 50 € it is possible to buy stands of the most different shapes able to fix and orient your device comfortably but the most refined models include charging sockets and wireless pad able to keep your pocket mates always on.
Here, too, the 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket is essential for operation but instead of going crazy by placing your smartphone in drawers you can navigate safely without worrying about the battery; all surrounded by a clean design capable of minimizing the disorder given by the cables flying charging stations. And if your smartphone is compatible, the support surface of many models on the market is equipped with a small inductive plate able to recharge your device via wireless technology.
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Gap filler padding
Finally we leave you one of the most ingenious accessories ever invented. How many times keys, pennies and smartphones fall out of your pocket slipping between seats and doors? An unreachable space that forces any driver to stop and feel blindly inside the tightest spaces to recover lost objects. Thanks to this solution, goodbye problems: a comfortable bearing that can adapt to all spaces will solve any stress.
There are special universal padding that can be hooked to the seat belt support and filled the space between seats and doors or between seats and central tunnel. Any object that has spilled from your pockets will slide smoothly onto the seat instead of getting stuck, what more do you want?
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