Petrolheads or car enthusiasts are often referred to as 'simple' people because it doesn't take much to please them when it comes to gifts. Basically, anything to do with a car suits them just fine, be it scale model cars or car wash packages.
Car enthusiast or not, most people spend a considerable amount of time in their vehicles so the best thing to do is to make the cockpit as pleasurable as possible.
With the evolution of modern technology, it has given rise to come of the coolest gadgets and inventions, intended to make life behind the wheel as convenient as possible.
We've put together a list of nifty gadgets that will improve the driving experience, no matter how old or new your vehicle is:
Magnetic phone mount
This gadget is especially handy for people that are on the road (like sales representatives and Uber drivers) that need their phone, but can't be busy with things while on the road. The exterior magnetic mount is either clipped or pasted to a part of a car's dashboard (usually the air vents) and the mount that clips onto the casing holds your phone in any position you need.
Dash Cam
A dash cam is basically a small camera that is usually mounted on the front of a vehicle, though it can be fitted to the rear also. Dash cams document your driving and enable you to record anything that happens on the road. This protects you against fraudulent insurance claims, deters theft and can lower your car insurance premium.
Wireless charging pad
Most newer vehicles come standard with wireless charging, but another way people charge their phones are via cable plugged into the USB slot, but that can often cause become tangled during the drive. Thankfully, there are wireless charging pads on the market that can be slotted in a space on the dash which is great for someone that's on the road and needs an active phone all the time.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
Car enthusiast or not, most people spend a considerable amount of time in their vehicles so the best thing to do is to make the cockpit as pleasurable as possible.
With the evolution of modern technology, it has given rise to come of the coolest gadgets and inventions, intended to make life behind the wheel as convenient as possible.
We've put together a list of nifty gadgets that will improve the driving experience, no matter how old or new your vehicle is:
Magnetic phone mount
This gadget is especially handy for people that are on the road (like sales representatives and Uber drivers) that need their phone, but can't be busy with things while on the road. The exterior magnetic mount is either clipped or pasted to a part of a car's dashboard (usually the air vents) and the mount that clips onto the casing holds your phone in any position you need.
Dash Cam
A dash cam is basically a small camera that is usually mounted on the front of a vehicle, though it can be fitted to the rear also. Dash cams document your driving and enable you to record anything that happens on the road. This protects you against fraudulent insurance claims, deters theft and can lower your car insurance premium.
Wireless charging pad
Most newer vehicles come standard with wireless charging, but another way people charge their phones are via cable plugged into the USB slot, but that can often cause become tangled during the drive. Thankfully, there are wireless charging pads on the market that can be slotted in a space on the dash which is great for someone that's on the road and needs an active phone all the time.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
