News, reviews and articles about cars and car accessories.
REVIEW – When we purchased our car a few years ago, I was immediately annoyed with the requirement to plug my phone in every time I wanted to use Android Auto. I’ve tried another “convert wired Apple Carplay/Android Auto to wireless” dongles in the past, but was plagued with disconnects and dropped connections so I […]
REVIEW – I hate cleaning out my car, mainly because I have to drag our upright home vacuum cleaner out to the garage and wrestle it around the car to vacuum out the inside. It’s a pain, and if you have ever done that yourself, you know what I am talking about. Now, we do
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REVIEW – Cars today are rolling computers now so if you want to figure out what your check engine light means you need an OBDII port scanner device. XTOOL asked me to review their new InPlus IP819 Smart Diagnostics Tool, so I jumped at the chance to see how my 13-year-old car is holding up.
NEWS – Am I the only one who thinks that new car colors are boring? White, black, silver, and some grey. Ugh. I’d love to be able to choose a custom car color without it costing a fortune, how about you? Over the last couple of years, E Ink and BMW have been working together
E Ink and BMW partner to create a color changing vehicle Read More
DEAL NEWS – Upgrade your road-trip game with this 6.8″ Foldable Touchscreen Car Display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support. Purchase it today for $95.99 (reg. $159). A certain sense of enjoyment comes with getting ready for a road trip. Loading up your phone or tablet with your favorite albums and podcasts in anticipation
This $96 Apple and Android compatible car display packs an entertainment punch Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you’re still trying to come up with gift ideas for the people on your holiday list, why not consider the 70mai Omni dashcam? The 70mai Omni is the world’s first-ever 360° rotating dash cam. Omni has been designed to provide all-around protection with its AI motion and collision detection. I reviewed
Give the gift of driving safety with the 70mai Omni dashcam! Read More
REVIEW – If you ask a dozen witnesses for a report of an event, you’ll get 12 different versions. When stuff happens, dashcams like Pelsee’s P12 Pro Max dashcam should be an integral part of every chariot for protection from shenanigans or reminisce of road trips! Let’s have a closer look… What is it?
REVIEW – Dash cameras have become inexpensive, small, and the quality of the imagery has really improved in the last few years. With all that improvement, it seems like a no-brainer to get a dash cam. At best, you could protect yourself in a lawsuit or dispute with an insurance company. Or you can just
Ombar DC42 Dash Cam review – a cheap insurance policy while driving Read More
REVIEW – At the risk of sounding a little too Californian, I hereby reveal that I have two electric cars. While there is a lot of infrastructure here to support them, without a level two charger at home I wouldn’t be able to make it to work every day. What can I say? I also
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REVIEW – We all carry phones everywhere, and use them in our vehicles – that ship has sailed. We do not advocate using them while the vehicle is in motion, but being able to grab your phone when at a light or pulled off the roadway to change a route, answer an urgent message, call
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DEAL NEWS – Want to create a portable living space anywhere you roam? The Carsule Pop-Up Cabin might be the answer, especially at the limited-time Black Friday price of $279.97 (reg. $379). Who doesn’t love hitting the open road? For any travel-hungry family and friends on your holiday list, it probably isn’t in the budget
The Carsule is the perfect gift for an adventurer — and it’s just $279.97 for Black Friday Read More
DEAL NEWS – Modernize any vehicle with this multifunctional 7-inch Wireless Car Display that is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, now at the Black Friday price of only $89.97 for a limited time. Know anybody who’s still driving an older automobile? You may not have the financial means to upgrade their ride, but you
Old car? Get this wireless dash display for just $90 for Black Friday. Read More
REVIEW – The website for the Cobra RAD 700i laser radar detector says that it “makes you drive smarter and safer,” and that’s what my co-reviewer also said when he convinced me this was a gadget he needed to have. I figured it couldn’t hurt to be more aware of our surroundings while on the
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DEAL NEWS – Tailgating and camping adventures don’t require an oversized truck or RV. The CARSULE Pop-Up Cabin makes it possible for just about anyone with an SUV or hatchback car. Purchase it today for an exclusive $299.97 (reg. $379). While camping and tailgating can be enjoyed any time of the year, the fall months
Turn your vehicle into a tailgating or camping hub with the $300 CARSULE Read More
REVIEW – I have a nice air compressor in my garage to maintain my car and motorcycle tires. What it can’t do for me is easily blow up inflatable objects by my pool in the backyard or inflate my tires when I am traveling. Then there are plenty of folks who don’t have a garage
REVIEW – It is hard to believe that anyone who drives regularly has not noticed the chaos that has taken over the roads. There has been a serious rise in the volume of cars on the roads and with that comes a rise in the number of accidents. Being able to record your journey for
Kingslim D4 Pro Dash Cam review Read More
REVIEW – The newest dashcams have more capabilities and features than older models. Some new features include low-light sensitive high-resolution sensors, GPS, and multiple video channels. The Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro is one of the newer models from Vantrue that supports these features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro dashcam review – easy as 1 Starvis 2, 3 channels, 4K, 512GB Read More
REVIEW – I don’t know anything about cars, but my son and co-reviewer Mason has been asking for one of these. He’s had a lot of car trouble in the past year, and every time a warning lights up his dashboard he goes to one of the automotive stores in our town to borrow their
INNOVA 6030P OBD2 Scanner review – it tells you what that light on your dash means Read More
REVIEW – There are historically four main calls for roadside service; flat tires, dead batteries, keys locked in the car, and out of gas. With modern cars, it’s now next to impossible to lock the keys inside. And running out of gas is usually driver error. But wouldn’t it be nice to have a small
REVIEW – I’ve always been fascinated with air compressors but never owned one I recently purchased one that was integrated with a car battery jump starter. While that’s a convenient tool to have on trips I wanted something to be able to blow up air mattresses, balls, and other inflatable items in addition to tires.
HYCHIKA IF1812A Air Compressor review – air wherever you are Read More