Best Car Gadgets for 2023
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a casual driver or a regular commuter, there a number of high-tech devices available to help optimise your time or journey on the road as well as keeping you safe while driving. So, whether you’re planning to take a road trip or simply want to update your vehicles tech, we have a roundup of the best car gadgets to own this year.
Best dash cam
Garmin 67W
This 2-inch screen dash cam is the ultimate must-have for 2023. As well as being compact, it’s easy to use, doesn’t distract the driver with sound and records footage in a 1440p resolution that is slightly above Full HD through a wide 180-degree lens. What’s more, the windscreen mount is the best on the market to date using a small, yet strong, magnet and adhesive pad to latch onto the windscreen which then securely ssnaps onto the dash cam itself.
Best phone holder
Kenu Airframe Pro
While phone holders aren’t new to the market, finding the most streamlined and reliable one can be tricky. Our top pick is the Kenu Airframe Pro with its simplistic design that clips seamlessly into the vents of your car that can rotate 90 degrees, allowing you to use your phone in both landscape and portrait mode. The stronghold grip is said to hold up even on the most vigorous of roads and the ball and socket joint allows you to slightly angle your phone if needed. The Kenu Airframe Pro is compatible with phone models that accommodate a screen width of 6.8 to 10.5cm.
Best voice assistant
Amazon Echo Auto
Amazon Alexa has become the go-to for most households, and it is now available for your vehicle. This sleek virtual assistant connects to the Alexa app on your phone as well as the speakers in your car through Bluetooth or an auxiliary cable. With eight microphones built-in and far field technology designed to hear commands over road noise, music or air-conditioning, you can easily request a song, set reminders or phone a friend on-the-go safely. The microphone function also easily deactivates at the press of a button which disconnects the voice activation to protect your privacy. Just be sure to check whether your vehicle is compatible before you buy.
Best hand-held vacuum
Shark handvac 2.0 handheld vacuum
This nifty handheld vacuum may seem like nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s powerful 15-minute run-time and lightweight design offers two different modes to choose from to help suction any dirt or crumbs tucked away. Simply store this small device away in your boot and keep your car clean on the go.
Best tyre inflator
Wolf Glovebox Genie 3in1 Tyre Inflator Digital Pump
This handy tyre inflator really is an all-rounder for inflating your tyres at home. Featuring a digital stop, screwed valve coupling and an auto stop function – the time it takes to inflate a tyre is only 3 to 4 minutes depending on the tyre pressure recommended by the manufacturer. The small size, as the name suggests, means it is small enough to fit into your glovebox and take with you on the go.
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