Do you spend a lot of time behind the wheel and love high-tech gadgets? Carrefour Insurance has prepared a list of essential accessories for your car. Everything you need to ensure your safety, keep you busy on the road, and stay connected in all circumstances. Let’s go!
1: the dashcam
More and more drivers are using dashcams for safety reasons. What’s the point? This on-board camera allows for video recordings from the driver’s perspective. It’s particularly useful for accurately determining the circumstances of an accident, especially in the event of a dispute. The time and location are also recorded: all vital information for your insurer. Operating continuously, the dashcam is also a valuable ally in the event of a break-in, theft, or a stolen rearview mirror.
The dashcam raised many questions regarding legality: be aware that the use of this equipment is completely legal in France, which is not the case in Austria, Greece or Portugal for example. In France, anyone can film or photograph on public roads, however, you cannot do what you want with these images. In the event of an accident , you have the obligation to inform the other party of the existence of this video.
2: the parking assistance kit
More and more recent vehicles are incorporating a parking assistance function . If this isn’t the case for your car, you can equip yourself without breaking the bank! Reversing cameras, reversing radars, alarms with sensors: you can find what you’re looking for at a low price to become the king or queen of parking.
3: Head-up display
Increasingly popular, the head-up display system connects via your smartphone or plugs directly into your car. The goal? It allows you to display all useful information on your windshield in real time : speed, fuel level, etc. This ingenious equipment saves you from having to take your eyes off the road. Driving safely thanks to this innovative dashboard !
4: the hands-free kit
The hands-free kit connects to your phone via Bluetooth and allows you to answer phone calls in the car via a portable speakerphone . It can also be an accessory that plugs directly into your vehicle to play the sound through your car’s speakers.
5: The portable DVD player
Are you worried about long family journeys with the kids in the back of the car? Consider getting a portable DVD player for more stress-free family journeys! The DVD player easily attaches to the headrest and can be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket . Some models are battery-operated, so they can be used for a few hours. Plenty to keep your kids entertained for a few hours!
6: a WiFi router
In a car, a good internet connection is not always guaranteed and passengers in the vehicle cannot take advantage of their connected devices. Don’t panic! There are now new models of Wi-Fi routers , which plug into your car’s cigarette lighter. Passengers in the vehicle can thus connect more than 10 electronic devices at the same time! Very practical for surfing during long journeys, but also for not using up the Internet package of your phone subscription. As a bonus, these routers have a USB port that allows you to recharge your devices.
7: Bluetooth rearview mirror with reversing camera
Supplied with a rearview camera to be installed on the rear bumper, this high-tech rearview mirror clips onto the original one and offers you greater comfort in all your maneuvers. It easily guides you in reverse without having to bend in all directions.
8: the Mobileye
Highly sophisticated, the mobileye is a true driver assistance system to limit all risks of collision . It is a camera placed on the windshield that offers numerous options to guarantee your safety: anti-collision alert, traffic sign reader or even lane keeping assistant. Find out about the different models that exist!
9: The Object Locator
Tired of wasting your time searching for your car keys ? This little accessory will definitely save you a lot of time! Simply attach a beeper to your keychain, which you can then make ring with a remote control. That’s it!
10: The car vacuum cleaner
To give your home a good clean and remove crumbs, dust, and small stones, car vacuum cleaners are extremely practical. Increasingly sophisticated models, adapted to the space inside cars, plug into the cigarette lighter socket and can help you out without having to go to a car wash
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