With commuting to work, traveling to see family and reasonable gas prices (for now), people spend a ton of time in the car. We previously gave you a list of items to always keep in your car, but now we want to give you some nonessential items to make your drive more enjoyable.
At Steve Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we do everything we can to make sure our customers are riding in comfort and style. Keep reading to discover our favorite accessories.
1. Car charger. This one has become more essential over the years as we take our phones, tablets and other technology with us wherever we go. While some people can go a few days without hooking up their phones, we use ours too much for that and are always charging on the go. Whether you have a charging cable to plug your phone directly into a port in your car or a portable charger for those of you with older vehicles, you definitely won’t be sorry you have this with you.
2. Smartphone holder or mount. These are lifesavers when using your phone’s GPS. It’s never a good idea to hold your phone in one hand and drive with the other, or look down at your phone resting in a cupholder while driving. Whether it’s a suction cup on the windshield, clip on the air vent or dock you plug into the cigarette lighter, find a mount that works for you.
3. Sunshades. Using sunshades all year long will protect your dashboard and front seats, but summer is when you need them the most. A cheap sunshade is the best way to keep your car from becoming a sauna from May to September, especially if you have leather. We like the shades that fold up into a flat circle.
4. Seatbelt cover. This accessory is super useful if you’re always fighting with your seatbelt as it’s trying to cut into your neck. They come in various colors and materials (memory foam!) and you can even find cozy seatbelt covers for your little ones who like to doze in their carseats.
5. Air freshener. With so many options available, including the Little Trees, why not make your car smell a little better? Fresheners are available in more scents than we can list in this short post and come in vent clips, cans that go under the seat, hang over the rearview mirror and more. If you have kids who play sports and/or dogs, we suggest you stock up. We’re partial to the new car smell.