Instant Alert: 15 car gadgets that will improve your driving experience

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   15 car gadgets that will improve your driving experience by Cadie Thompson on Apr 4, 2017, 10:18 AM Advertisement Getting stranded with a dead car battery or being caught off guard by a flat tire is not only stressful, it's potentially dangerous.  Fortunately, there are a number of gadgets on the market today that can help you be better prepared for whatever the road throws at you. Here are 15 car gadgets that will not only improve your overall driving experience, but will also help you be ready for the unexpected.  DON'T MISS: This car mount is lighter than my old one, and gives me even more control over where I can put it SEE ALSO: 16 high-tech features you need in your next car READ THIS: These are the tech accessories that never leave my car Dashcam Dashcams can be used to not only shoot a memorable drive, but can also come in handy if you get into an accident.  The forward facing camera won't protect you physically, but the footage it captures can be used to prove who is responsible for an car crash.  The Z-Edge dashcam can shoot 30 frames per second and will switch on automatically when you turn on your car and shut off once you switch the ignition off.  You can buy the Z-Edge dashcam for $105.99 on Amazon.  Smartphone mount A smartphone mount can make navigation a lot less stressful. Instead of constantly looking down at your phone for directions, you can use a mount to keep your Google Maps or Apple Maps app within your line of vision.  The iOttie smartphone holder is the best-selling mount on Amazon and costs $17.99.    Portable jumper starter kit There's no guarantee that someone will be around to give you jump when you need it, which is why it's wise to always keep a jump starter kit in your vehicle.  A jump starter kit is basically a battery source that allows you to start your car when it dies by simply hooking the clamps on the kit to the car's battery. But it can also be used as a backup power source.  The Suaoki portable jump starter kit also has a flashlight built in. Suaoki claims that its kit can start a vehicle 22 times on charge and can be purchased on Amazon for $79.99.  See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011