Useful Car Gadgets and Accessories for Safer Driving and enhanced Security on Amazon UK

Road trips involve substantial time behind the wheel. Fortunately, there are plenty of gadgets and accessories that can help you upgrade your journey and enhance your experience on the road by making it more enjoyable and smoother, but ultimately safer. Whether it’s keeping your car secure, interiors clean and tidy, charging your smartphone devices on the go, or saving your life, or someone else's. These inspirational car gadgets and accessories will have you covered on your motorised travels. 

'Learning to Drive' Gift Box

This ‘Learning to Drive’ gift box contains hand picked thoughtfully selected items from leading brands suitable for learner drivers and includes 2 magnetic L Plates, dashboard wipes, air freshener, an ice scraper, windscreen wipes and more… even a paint scratch remover.

The official DVSA magnetic L plates - Loose Leaf

Any vehicle driven by a learner must display red L plates so this is a legal requirement when learning to drive. You can get up to 6 penalty points if you don't display an L plate.  You must put an L plate on the front and back of your vehicle so they can be seen easily. You should take L plates off your vehicle when it is not being used by a learner. This pack contains two (2) magnetic L plates which can be fixed to the front and rear of your vehicle. Waterproof and durable, they're easy to fit and remove and come with a strong magnetic backing to help keep the L plates secure. These L plates comply with all government sizing regulations.  

AA Fully Magnetic P Plates for Recently Qualified Drivers

Once you've passed your driving test this pack of two (2) magnetic P plates will hopefully keep you safe when you're driving by yourself. They can be fitted onto the front and rear of your vehicle and are ideally suited to recently qualified drivers. They warn other road users to remain vigilant and keep their distance from you, helping to keep you and your passengers safe.

Student Driver - Please Be Patient - Magnetic Signs

These reflective signs create a bright yellow background when a car approaches you from behind in day and at night, which are very visible even from a distance. The plate is attached to the strongest magnet available on the market, to make sure it doesn't fall off. The plates have been test at over 100 MPH. The plates should reduce your level of nervousness while getting experience learning to drive. Once other road users realize you are learning to drive they will give you more space and respect, reducing the likelihood of an accident. 

Blind Spot Mirrors - 2 pack

Blind spot mirrors allow you to maximise your viewing angle and effectively eliminates the blind spot, and therefore provides added safety. It will enhance confidence by allowing you to forecast your surroundings when passing other road users, changing lanes, merging with high speed motorway traffic and during reversing.  

Price:  £22.26

AA Travel Kits & Zipped Storage Bag - UK, France, Europe

For safe driving the AA have put together this convenience kit of essentials in the event you either break down on the side of the road, or decide to drive in France or anywhere else in Europe. The kit includes the road side red warning triangle, a first aid kit in case of emergencies, a yellow hi-visibility vest, a bulb kit, a headlight beam bender, a GB plate, maps and the AA European Driver’s Handbook, and it all comes in a compact storage bag.

If you head to Europe, you will need to adjust your car's headlamp beam pattern for driving on the right-hand side of the road, so that the dipped beam doesn't dazzle oncoming drivers. This is a compulsory requirement in most countries on the continent. So the headlight beam bender that comes in this kit is essential for driving on the opposite side of the road in Europe. The headlight deflectors are simple stick-on patches that deflect the beams of our headlights, ensuring that the lights don't shine too brightly on drivers coming towards you in the opposite direction.

Price:  £23.95

Magnetic waterproof GPS Tracker - 3 month battery -  Anti-theft 'real-time' Tracking Device

This magnetic waterproof tracker fits onto your car and provides real time GPS tracking of your car on your device (mobile phone, tablet, PC), with a positioning accuracy of 5 meters. You could even fit it in your luggage or a child's bag. The battery has an incredible 90 days standby. You can set a geo-fence, and if the device is moved outside a specified area a message is sent to alert the authorized owner. This is Amazon's best seller.

Price:  £42.99

Universal Smartphone Mount Holder - Fits in Car Air Vent

This universal phone holder fits into the car vent and allows you to keep both hands on the wheel while still being able to see and follow the GPS on your smart phone. It's important to use your GPS safely so don't let your phone become another behind-the-wheel distraction. When pilot's are trained they're taught to 'aviate then navigate'. Similarly, its good advice when driving. First, you should stay concentrated on your driving and being situationally aware of your surroundings, and navigate as a secondary task. This phone mount holder will help to minimise your GPS becoming a potential distraction, and "distracted driving" is a common cause of accidents. So you will be a much safer driver overall by using this smart phone holder.

Price:  £7.99

Car Battery Charger - Ultra Safe - Spark Proof

Having a car battery charger in the boot will come in handy that day your car won't start. By simply connecting this smart charger to your dead car battery you can then switch on the ignition and your car will start again, giving you that last chance to drive home or to the nearest garage. Being left stranded in the middle of nowhere and calling out a recovery truck is not cheap so having a car charger handy is a must.   

Price:  £99.95

Car Safety Hammer x 4 - Emergency Escape Tool - Car Window Breaker - Seat Belt Cutter

The emergency hammer is an indispensable part in every vehicle in case of any emergency situation for passengers who need to escape from trouble. One end is a seat belt cutter for cutting the seatbelt, and the other end is the window breaker tool with two hardened sharp and heavy carbon steel points, allowing you to quickly exit your vehicle in an emergency situation.

Price:  £18.18

Dual USB Fast Car Charger Adapter - Emergency Escape Tool - Seat Belt Cutter - Window Breaker

This dual USB fast car charger adapter plugs into the car cigarette lighter and provides sufficient power to charge at full-speed 2 devices simultaneously at once up to 2.4A. it works for all USB-powered devices. Additionally, it has am emergency safety hammer, able to break car windows or glass in case of emergency. It also features, a razor-sharp stainless steel seat belt cutter that can allow you to cut the seatbelt at ease. The hidden blade prevents from injuring someone.

Price:  £10.99

Drivesmart PRO HD - Fixed & Mobile Speed Camera Detector + inbuilt Dash Cam

This dual DashCam and Speed Camera Detector is a money saver. Read on ....

Why fit a dash cam?

The inbuilt Dash Cam allows you to capture videos whilst driving. Dash cams have become increasingly popular because they provide first hand evidence of a road traffic accident. In the face of dodgy “crash for cash” scams - when a driver slams on their brakes to make a following car hit them - should you fall victim and there be a court trial, dash cams help insurers identify fraudulent claims and determine who is at fault, and for this reason some insurers offer a discount to drivers who have one installed. So the dash cam allows you to prove it was not your fault by you supplying the videotape to the court as evidence. This way, the other party will be held responsible for the accident and they will be obliged to pay for your car repairs. Without the video evidence, the other driver may claim that the fault was entirely yours, as it often happens that the guilty drivers will tend to put the blame on the victims. 

One car insurer that offer one of the biggest discounts to customers who use dash cam's include AXA Insurance (10% discount). For young drivers who incur high premiums by virtue of their age, this is a pretty sizeable saving, enough to cover the cost of the dash cam itself. Even if an insurer doesn’t offer a discount, the video evidence could save you money by protecting your no-claims discount which typically reduces 10% per year.  

As well as the Dash Camera, this Drivesmart PRO HD also features a Speed Camera Detector which will give you prior voice and visual alert warnings of a speed camera ahead, giving you time to slow down, if necessary, and avoid 3 penalty points, a minimum £100 speeding ticket and increased insurance costs. It also has an optional over-speed alert. The Drivesmart PRO HD will pay for itself if it stops just one (1) speeding offence! 

Are dash cams legal in the UK

Yes - Dashcams are legal in the UK and you can use a camera fitted for insurance purposes, providing it (a) faces outside of the car and does not film the inside, and (b) does not record audio from inside the car

How do dash cams work?

Dash cams split the videos into small chunks, usually video files of 1-3 minutes. When the memory card is full, the oldest file will be deleted to make room for a new file, meaning it will always record. However, important files can be locked and protected from deletion, either manually (by pressing a button on the device) or in most cases automatically if the device detects a sudden change in speed (because of an accident or emergency stop). 

Price:  £139.95

Universal OBD2 Reader - Car Diagnostic Scanner - Engine Fault Code Reader

This OBD 2 car auto diagnostic tool scanner is an engine error code reader. Simply "plug in and play”. Even if you’re not familiar with vehicle repair, you can quickly take control of this code reader, and get the information you want to figure out the root cause of the Check Engine Light (CEL). It will help you detect any potential problems, and avoid excessive engine repair costs for unnecessary repairs. 

Price:  £36.49

Red Warning Triangle 

If you breakdown on a carriageway you should put a red warning triangle on the road at least 45 meters (147 feet) behind your stationary broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road, to allow plenty of warning to approaching drivers.

Warning triangles can be used on dual carriageways and standard roads however it is advised that you do NOT use them on motorways. 

For driving in the UK, carrying a hazard warning sign is not compulsory in the UK, but is a sensible idea. If you travel abroad, however, many European counties make it a legal requirement to keep a red warning triangle handy in the boot of your car. In Spain, you need two (2), and a fluorescent jacket!

Price:  £4.99

Yellow High Visibility Vest

Although it is not yet a legal requirement within the UK, in many European countries, such as France, Italy, Spain and Belgium, wearing a reflective high visibility vest is a compulsory legal requirement if the driver and/or passenger(s) exit an immobilized vehicle on the carriageway.

Price:  £2.60

Quality Loud Speakerphone, Hands Free, Wireless, Bluetooth, Siri Google Assistant

This 2W speaker allows you to make hands free phone calls in the car. Hand-held phone use behind the wheel is distracting and dangerous but these Bluetooth speakers will help you to drive safely via Siri or Google Assistant which allow you to make phone calls, send texts or get driving directions. 

Price:  £34.99

Digital Tire Inflator for Car - Portable Air Compressor

This very easy to operate portable tire inflator simply plugs into your car outlet, then attach the hose to the tire, set the desired PSI, flip the switch and the tire will inflate. Multiple uses, it can attach to sports balls, air mattress, balloons & bicycle tires.

Price:  £29.99

Portable espresso Coffee maker for the Car

This Handpresso Auto Capsule 12V/24V portable espresso maker is made for car journeys. Easy to use, simply plug the coffee machine into the cigarette lighter socket, add cold water, place the compatible Nespresso capsule of your choice inside, and then press the ON button. After 2.30 minutes, your espresso is ready. Perfect when you need a caffeine boast to help you stay safely alert on the roads. 

Price:  £194.60

Smart Tire Pressure Safety Monitoring System

This smart tire pressure safety monitoring device enhances safety by providing you with accurate real-time temperature and tire pressure readings and will warn you of over/under-inflated tire pressure readings to prevent dangerous tire blowouts, as well as detecting any slow leaks. Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption so this device can also offer you significant fuel cost savings. 

Price:  £112.27

Car Safety Hammer 7-In-1 Emergency Rescue Life Saving Tool Kit

This 7-IN-1 car safety tool has an emergency hammer that can break a car window, a seat belt cutter, a Red indicating light (SOS lighting), a Magnet, Flashlight (Bright/dim/flashing), a USB emergency Charger Power Bank with Cables and a Hand Cranking Charging System. It's a useful piece of car kit to help you escape from an unwanted situation.

Price:  £30.35

Car Side Window Sun Shade Blocker - Sun Protection - Fits 98% Cars

This car window sunshade offers maximum protection from harmful UV rays and the sun's glare, protecting yourself / kids / pets etc. from getting burned or overheated. The sun shade is flexible and stretchable and fits 98% of cars.

Price:  £9.99

Car Window Sunshades x 4 - Certified to Block 99.79% UVA / 99.95% UVB

This is the only certified sun shade that blocks 99.79% of UVA and 99.95% of UVB, both harmful sun rays.

Price:  £11.86

Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge

This versatile digital tyre pressure gauge is suitable for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Under-inflated tires increase tire wear so regular checks will help you extend your car's tire life.

Price:  £17.72

Thermos Travel Car Kettle - Stainless Steel

This car kettle plugs into the car's cigarette lighter and heats up your water into 100℃ in about 25 minutes. When the water is up to 100℃, it will automatically power off. Ideal for hot water, coffee, tea beverages when you need a caffeine boast on long journeys to keep you alert on the road.

Price:  £43.09

Premium First Aid Kit Bag

Be accident ready ! This handy premium first aid kit contains 220 essential items including extra strong metal medical scissors, instant cold pack and a large foil emergency blanket and a range of plasters. 

Price:  £24.99

Glasses Holder for Car Sun Visor - Pack of 2

Price:  £8.99

Car Back Seat Storage Organiser

A first step in keeping your car clean and well-organised during a long road trip would be to invest in a quality back seat organiser. With separate pockets, this backseat organizer is sure to accommodate all your travel accessories, making your driving more comfortably safer.  

Price:  £11.99

Roof Rack

This cargo box fits easily onto your car roof and can accommodate excess family belongings on an extended road trip, super handy if you have a small car with insufficient space for trips away.

Price:  £150.00

Stoplock PRO ELITE - Car Steering Wheel Lock - Anti-Theft Bar Clamp - Universal

The Stoplock PRO ELITE steering wheel lock is an upgraded popular anti-theft device that prevents criminals from steering and therefore stealing your car. The obvious yellow is a visual deterrent to would-be-thief's thinking about breaking into your car in the first place. 

Price:  £59.99

Disklock - Car Steering Wheel Lock - Universal

Full cover medium silver car security Disklok prevents the steering wheel from being cut when under attack in order to remove the security lock. 

See: Professional Security magazine

Price:  £59.99

Car Sign - BLACK BOX FITTED - SORRY I CAN'T GO ANY FASTER

This bright 'maximum attention' Car Sign is suitable for all makes and models of vehicles and with the use of suction cups can affix on to any smooth window surface.

Price:  £4.99

Black Compact Mini Collapsible Car Bin

Keep Your Car Clean and Tidy with this premium quality, compact and foldable car trash bag. This rubbish holder is leak proof and provides a large amount of storage, no need to empty too frequently. 

Price:  £6.59

Cordless Hand-Held Vacuum Cleaner

This hand held cordless car vacuum cleaner is ideal for cleaning the car and it can be charged from your USB car port.

Price:  £94.67

Rain X Windscreen Repair Kit - Clear

These are the best windshield repair kits on the market and super cheap. Place on your chipped car windscreen, turn the valve and it injects a specially formulated liquid ultra-violet light cured resin to fill the entire repair cavity. Watch the video.

Price:  £5.69

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