3 Essential Car Gear Gifts For The Drivers You Know
Cars are a significant part of American culture. Some define themselves in part by the car they drive, while others find a hobby or living in working on them. Today, almost a third of people living in the United States own a car, yet most are ill-equipped to take good care of it and be prepared in case of unexpected malfunction. Do you know someone who drives regularly and could use some critical pieces of kit for their car? Check out our 3 essential car gear gifts for your favorite commuter!
It happens to everybody eventually: You open the door, sit down in the driver’s seat, buckle up, put the key in the ignition, give it a turn, and… nothing. Dang it! The only thing to do is jump-start your battery. Hopefully there’s someone with jumper cables around… If you’ve been there before, you know how much you wished you’d had a jump pack! This DeWalt option packs a 700 instant/1400 peak amp jump system with built-in battery terminal clamps, a 120 PSI digital compressor for topping off tires, and a USB power bank for charging a smartphone in a pinch. Its reverse polarity protection even prevents accidental damage in case the clamps are improperly connected for foolproof fixes every time. Get them one now before they need it!
Even the tidiest person in the world needs to clean their car sometimes. It just happens - dust and crumbs end up in cup holders, dirt from the bottoms of shoes collects in floor mats, and it’s all got to get out of there eventually! The TurboTube 2 is a next-generation compact vacuum cleaner the size of a water bottle, making it easy to store in a center console box or door pocket. What’s most impressive is how much power they’ve managed to pack into such a teensy-weensy little vacuum: it’s got a 135 W brushless motor pulling 15,000 Pa of suction force, meaning those French fries under the seat they’ve been ignoring don’t stand a chance.
Few recognize the true utility of windshield covers. While they are useful for keeping the inside of a car from getting too hot in direct sunlight, their real purpose is for the prevention of sun damage. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from sunlight can damage the interior surfaces of a car, fading upholstery and dashboards and slowly breaking down certain synthetic materials. Using windshield covers keeps destructive excess sunlight off steering wheels, seats, headrests and more, helping them work and look good doing it longer. The Ontel Brella takes things one step further by packing all that functionality into a convenient umbrella-like design that’ll fit right in your giftee’s glovebox. Perfect for people proud of their personal vehicles - gift them this and help them preserve their precious ride!