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Five Car Accessories for Safer, Easier Road Trips

Going on a road trip? 5 car accessories that can make long drives safer and easier · livemint.com

Long drives can be easier when you carry a few useful car accessories.

A multi-port charger helps keep phones powered for maps and calls.

A dash cam records what happens in front of the car.

A tyre-pressure monitor warns when a tyre may need attention.

A portable inflator can add air to a tyre during an emergency.

However, an inflator does not fix a puncture.

A phone mount keeps navigation where the driver can see it.

Drivers should still check tyres, lights, brakes and other important parts before leaving.

They should also download maps and keep emergency items easy to reach.

Key facts

Recommended accessories: Fast car charger, dash cam, tyre-pressure monitoring system, portable tyre inflator and sturdy phone mount.
Dash cam specification: The article recommends at least a good-quality Full HD or 2K camera with a wide field of view and usable night recording.
Tyre checks: Drivers should check cold tyre pressure, visible cuts, bulges, damage and the spare tyre before a long journey.
Inflator limitation: A portable inflator restores air temporarily but does not repair a puncture or other underlying tyre problem.
Phone-mount safety: The mount should hold the phone firmly without obstructing the road, instrument cluster or mirrors.
Preparation advice: Drivers should check lights, wipers, fluids and brakes, and download maps for areas with poor connectivity.

livemint.com · 2 days ago