Essential Car Gadgets: Driving a car on roads these days is no less than a challenge. Traffic rules, suddenly changing road conditions, and carelessness of other drivers these all together can make any journey risky. In such a situation, a car should not just be a machine, but a shield of safety. Often people pay attention to its looks and infotainment system when buying a new car, but ignore those accessories which are actually useful. Thousands of gadgets are available in the market, but a sensible driver should give space in his car only to those devices which directly contribute to safety and convenience instead of filling it with unnecessary stuff.
From the perspective of an auto-tech journalist, here is an analysis of 5 such gadgets on 1Tak which have become almost mandatory for roads.
Dashcam
A few years ago, dashcam was considered a luxury accessory, but now it is a necessity. On Indian roads, road rage and wrong traffic challan cases are common.
Dashcam works like an impartial witness. If your car meets with an accident and it’s not your fault, the dashcam recording becomes the most solid evidence in front of police and insurance companies. This small investment can prove quite important to avoid insurance claim rejection.
Expert opinion: Choose such a dashcam which has at least 1080p resolution, so that the number plate of the oncoming vehicle can be clearly read even at night. A camera with parking mode is better which keeps surveillance even when the car is off.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The health of tyres is often ignored the most, while tyre burst is a major reason in road accidents. In expensive cars, TPMS comes built-in, but if your car does not have it, getting it installed externally is wise.
This system tells you in real-time which tyre has how much air pressure and what is the temperature. On highway at high speed if the tyre temperature rises to dangerous level or air is low, this system immediately sounds an alarm. It not only ensures safety, but also keeps the car’s mileage better due to correct air pressure.
Portable Tyre Inflator
Changing tyre by putting jack on roadside when puncture happens is a tiring job, and many times it is not safe either, especially at night or on deserted roads.
Portable tyre inflator works by connecting to car’s 12V socket. It can fill air in tyre in just a few minutes. If there is a slight puncture in tyre (in tubeless tyres air often leaks slowly), with the help of inflator you can fill air and easily reach nearby mechanic or safe place. It is very necessary for those families who often go on long drives.
GPS Tracker
Google Maps shows you the way, but GPS tracker secures your car. This device reduces the risk of car theft to a great extent.
Modern GPS trackers have geo fencing feature. You can set a radius in the app; if your car goes out of that radius, an alert will come immediately on your phone. Besides, features like ignition alert and remote engine immobilizer (turning off car’s engine from phone) make it a strong security shield.
Portable Jump Starter
In winters or when car is parked for long time, battery discharge is common. In such situation, asking for help for jump start from another car or waiting for mechanic can be quite troublesome.
Portable jump starter looks like a power bank but has so much power that it can immediately give current to your dead battery and start the car. Its benefit is also that during journey you can charge your mobile, laptop or other gadgets from it. It is such a gadget which you will buy and perhaps use once a year, but in that one time it will recover its full price.
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Utkarsh works as a Sub-Editor at 1Tak News. Technology and gadgets are his main beats, and he also tracks automobiles. A graduate of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, he began his journalism career in 2023 and has built experience across digital media platforms like 1Tak. Besides technology, he also has considerable experience covering national affairs, politics, research, and international news.
