Car enthusiasts treat their cars as pets, a part of themselves, or even an extension of their house. Whether you treat it like this or not, it wouldn’t hurt to have gadgets that would make our travels more comfortable, and more enjoyable. Car travel, especially long distance ones need not be a big hassle.

Here are a few gadgets that would not only make your car an enjoyable vehicle to ride, but also a real helping buddy.

  1. In-car DVD players. This is great for long travels. Not only, you can play movies here but also play video games.
  2. The Amazing Jelly Stick Pads. This is for drivers who always send their phones, loose change, and other stuff flying from the dashboard every time you hit a sharp corner, reach a speed bump or get into a sudden stop. The Jelly Stick Pads attaches into the dashboard and can be removed without taking the dashboard with it. Now, how amazing is that?
  3. Econav  Satnav. A satellite navigation system that guarantees to give you the shortest distance from point A to point B, saving you fuel and time. The makers also claim that this gadget will cut your carbon emission for up to 30%.
  4. Automatic car lights on/off kit. This gizmo detects outside light source that when detecting low lights it will turn the lights on automatically and when it detects light during sunny hours, it will turn the lights off automatically too. No more forgetting to turn the lights off during broad daylight, thus it will save energy.
  5. Gear4 Road Tour Dual Charger. This gizmo is a charger for any modern device that has a USB-port. All you have to do is insert in the cigarette lighter and charge. It has two USB slots so you can charge two devices simultaneously.
  6. 12v Heated Pizza/Takeaway Bag. This bag constantly keeps your takeout food hot while still on the road. Just plug into the cigarette lighter using the cigarette cord found in the side pocket
  7. Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset. A headset that uses “military grade noise assassin technology”. The device blocks out tem times more noise from its competitors.
  8. Wireless Reversing Camera with Color Screen. No more danger in parking because the 2.4inch monitor will definitely give a clear sight of what’s behind. Just plug into the cigarette lighter.
  9. LED car signal. This device let’s you send messages to other drivers. You can say thanks to other drivers for letting you go first or say sorry for cutting in.
  10. Opel’s Flex-Fix. This is a bike rack at the back of the car. This is great for outdoors-men. What’s great about this is when it is not in use, you can fold it neatly inside a hidden compartment in the back of the car.