Road trips mean a lot of time behind the wheel. Luckily, there are plenty of options to upgrade your ride and enhance your experience on the road by making it safer, smoother, and much more enjoyable. Whether it’s keeping interiors clean and tidy, charging your devices on, connecting your smartphone to your vehicle, or saving your life, these creative car gadgets and accessories will have you covered on your travels. If you own a new, high-end car, chances are you won’t need most of these extra gadgets, but if you don’t, a touch of modern functionality with these accessories can be crucial for your safety and comfort along the way. After all, if you don’t have the funds for new high tech cars, you can always fancy up the one you already have with the coolest car gadgets and essential vehicle accessories.

Here are some lists of cool gadgets in the market you can own to level up your commute so easily:
 

Head-up display with OBD 2 Interface

It is a small portable device that you can add to your car for upgrading the monitoring features of your car. OBD scanner refers to the onboard diagnostic scanner and there is OBD port in almost every recently made car to keep the mechanical track of your vehicle such as Rpm (revolution per minute) i.e. keeping track of the speed of your car, keeping an eye in water temperature of your car, keeping eye on fuel consumption rate while driving. With additional feature of driving distance measurement, it shows speed, rpm, water temperature, voltage, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, voltage, shift reminders, fatigue driving reminders, low voltage alarm, high water temperature alarm, over-speed alarm, engine failure alarm, eliminates the fault code, freely switches between kilometres & miles. 
Now this OBD 2 feature comes with a head-up display which projects the data it collects from OBD2 diagnostic port on to your windshield to give you real-time monitoring of the car you are driving. They come with auto illuminating sensors which will dim at night time and brighten up at day time to match the sunlight. Adding this device will just amp up your simple car to an upgraded tech gizmo car just by displaying some of your necessary car information in a real-time. This device can be bought from any online/offline car accessories shop and you can yourself do the installation because it is as easy as connecting a USB port to your laptop.

Dash cam

This is one of the must-have car accessories you must have in your car if you want to save your time and money caused by some uneventful accidents or situations. Because dash cams are the high power camera installed to the front windshield and in some time in the rearview for double protection. There are many varieties of dash cams available in the market according to the customers demand so one can choose according to their need. The main use of dash cameras is for internal surveillance as well as exterior surveillance of the car. It records everything and nowadays they also have AI inbuilt to alert the drivers when they are in some emergency conditions like unconsciousness or if they are falling asleep while driving. They also can be used as a rearview camera while parking the car is a small space so that the car won’t hit another car or the wall itself. So for the so many reasons such as to prevent the avoidable accident, record footage when you are not around your car, real-time recording to have a proof in case of an accident, Dashcam will be a must-have accessory to your car. These cams are also available in any online/offline car accessories shops or any hardware shops related to cars.

Tyre inflator

As it sounds not so important but it is a necessary device one must always have in their car for emergency situations. Tyre inflator is the device which will inflate your car tyres in no time when they go flat. Their importance is most felt when we have to go out in emergency situation but your tyres have gone flat and you don’t have time to change the tyre so instead you just inflate your tyres to deal with the situation. Tire inflators are nifty pieces of technology that assists drivers who experience flat tires with a quick, temporary solution. It can also be used to inflate motorcycle, bicycle tires and rafts and sports equipment. some are even fully Automatic intelligent inflatable pump with portable size as a mobile phone, Does not occupy car space It only takes one second to inflate and you are ready to go. These inflators come with various nozzles to inflate other things when required. So having this in your car will come handy whenever in need. 
 

USB charging case/port

Nowadays, we get everything in our smartphone from Google Map to the weather forecast to make daily life easy. We all know the importance of our mobile phones in today’s normal functioning so having your mobile phone dead due to lack of charge is the panic situation. So a USB car charger is a necessary tool for every car user to keep their electronic gadgets charged all the time because who doesn’t want a fully charged phone. To ensure this we now have a fairly common device known as USB charging port attached to our car where we can easily charge our phone, laptop and even MacBook’s in no time. So this is also one of the must-haves car accessories to your car of all time. Earlier these poets were used as a cigarette lighter plus charger but nowadays due to advancement in technology there are many advanced features added in these portable USB chargers, some are even connected to your phone via Bluetooth to receive, make a call, redial a many more. So you can choose any USB charging port according to your requirement and budget to have a happy driving experience in your well-equipped car.
 

Portable vacuum cleaner

The one who loves their 4 wheelers know the importance of maintenance of their car interior as well as exterior so, it is hard to clean the interior of your car with only dusters and keeping bin also doesn’t ensure the cleanness of your car interiors, for this, you can add a portable vacuum cleaner to your car so that you can clean the dust and dirt inside your car in an easy manner without any extra hassle. The main benefit is the compact design and cleaning efficiency. The tool easily reaches tight areas and switches between carpet and hard floor modes. It's well-made and durable to keep your inside car environment clean. So they come in various options like some with cable some run on battery. These vacuum cleaners can be bought from any online/ offline car accessories shops.

With the description of the must-haves car accessories, here are some honourable mentions on the other car accessories you can add to your car for an upgraded experience of your driving: magnetic mobile holder to hold your mobile while you are looking for navigation on google map, car mount stage bag to hold on to the bottles, documents, newspapers or other necessities in a well-organized manner, trash can for your car to store the trash in the journey, key finder, silicone key cover, silver chrome door lining stickers to reflect the light in the road at night when your doors are open, air purifier device or gel to stop the bad smell inside your car and last but not the least portable air extinguisher inside a car to stop any fire accidents. In this way, we have so many options on the available gadgets and accessories to upgrade our car with just a small amount of investment rather than buying a high tech expensive luxury car.

 

Also Read:

TOP 5 ONLINE/OFFLINE CAR ACCESSORIES SHOP IN NEPAL

CAR PRICE IN NEPAL 2020 - ALL BRANDS AND MODELS

TOP SCOOTERS IN NEPAL 2020 | 125 CC | PRICE

BEST SMART WATCH AVAILABLE IN NEPAL

TOP 5 SUVS IN NEPAL IN 2020 | UPDATED PRICE

SEDAN CARS AVAILABLE IN NEPAL WITH PRICES | SPECS

TOP 5 REFRIGERATORS UNDER 50000 IN NEPAL

WHY DOES ONE NEED LIFE INSURANCE?

The following is the list of Car Accessories that we found best for the Nepali Market. 

---

 

1) Bluetooth Receiver

Most of the latest cars include inbuilt Bluetooth, but if your car is still living in the past, this little gadget can bring it back to the present. As it's powered by a rechargeable battery, you don't need to worry about a constant power source -the battery lasts about a week for normal usage. Simply plug the device into an aux port, make sure your media player is in aux mode and connect your device. It also contains a microphone to enable you to answer phone calls on the go. Enjoy wireless music and handsfree phone call service with this purchase.

2) Key Finder

Do you struggle to find your keys or wallet, especially when you are in a hurry? Well, worry no more! With this device, you no longer need to waste time trying to find your precious items. Simply attach the receivers into any four items, and when you need to find them, use the transmitter to hear them beep and blink. Transmitting distance is up to 40 meters. Although it feels a little cheap to the touch, it does its job, making sure you don't lose your valuables.

3) Trash Can

Knowing Nepalese people, when we typically have trash in the car it’s most probably going to be thrown out of the window or into the depths of the edge of your car seat. This product is a must-buy for every car owner as it keeps not only your car clean but the very roads you use daily. The bin can be conveniently hooked at the side of your door or the backside of your seat without taking up much space and can hold about 2-3 days worth of trash.

4) Back Seat Organizer

If you are always on the go and can't stand a mess, this product will organize the plethora of items cluttering your car. With hooks to hang onto the seat (compatible with any car), this product will allow you to store items such as umbrellas and tissues, and it even has a large compartment for emergency clothes. It can hold your tablets and phones, whilst protecting your back seat from scratches and spills. If you need a little more organization in your car we highly recommend this product.

 

 

5) Phone mount

Imagine driving around a busy road and hearing your phone ring in your pocket. Fumbling for your phone is a highly inconvenient and dangerous task whilst attempting to swerve through the chaotic city traffic. By attaching this phone mount onto the dashboard, you can at all times have easy access to your phone. Additionally, if you are unfamiliar with a particular destination, you can use popular maps services such as the one provided by Google to guide you and have easy access to your phone at all times.      

 

6) Mirror Holder HD Video Screen

There’s a big windshield for us to see through the front. But the procedure to back is always a headache with the two side and one center mirror. This is a product that fixes a screen on your central mirror and connects it to the camera drilled in the back of your car. It reduces our efforts of turning back again and again by simply putting the video of the rear end in the front screen. It also supports motion detection and gives you signals right away when you are about to hit a wall or if somebody comes towards the car.

 

 

7) Air Freshner

Smell is associated with attraction. You might have a shiny car and clean seat but it wouldn’t be enough unless it smells nice. The car parked under the hard sun tends to have a pungent smell with the heating of leather covers of the seat. A good air freshener would be a golden investment for your car. It will only look classy if it smells classy.

8) 

Owning a car is fine but protecting it from dust and dirt is a tedious thing to do. Plus, the sun fades the color of the car and makes it look older than it actually is. The birds who play target practice with your car and the caterpillars strolling around might be a part of nature, but not for your car. Cover your car with it and early in the morning, you wouldn’t have to deal with problems nature might cause for your car.

 

9) Tire Inflator

Imagine going on a long trip, far away on your four wheels. The weather is so pleasant and the song in your stereo complements it. But when a tire gets deflated, you can do nothing about it. Consider buying a tire inflator to get back on the track again. The car tires can’t be inflated with your mouth just like the balloons, plan ahead for your next road trip.

 

10) USB car phone charger

USB car phone chargers are the supplementary boon to the humankind and you can keep it on your car accessories list as it is one of the most used tool and in a budget. You can now unlimitedly listen to songs connecting your phone to the Bluetooth stereo, watch a movie and if the battery gets drained, there is a charger connecting directly to your car’s battery.

 

 

 

 

COVID-19 and it’s consequence of Lockdown has been a curse to many of the businesses. Our Team took interviews with various people belonging to all small, medium, and large businesses. Some people say that their business has been adversely affected, while some state that it is in loss, however, they would revive from it soon.

Interview with Ashoke Gurung, Overdrive Car Accessories

(Gurung is one of the car accessories businessmen who have been in this business for more than 18 years. He has a shop named Overdrive Car Accessories in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu)

What is the post-COVID situation of Car Accessories Business in Nepal?

It has been 18 years since I am in this field. It was smooth and okay-ish until the COVID-19 and nationwide Lockdown hit the market hard. Now at this point of time, people are concerned about their health and survival more than any other thing. Car and car accessories are a luxury for the people residing in a country like Nepal. This lockdown, people are more into buying necessary items like rice, vegetables, and lentils and car accessories simply don’t fall in that category. Plus, the lockdown has forced us to get locked up in our homes and we can’t come to our shops and make even a handful of dealings. Thus, for small businesses like us, it is really difficult at this point of time.

How are you planning to run the business after the lockdown is over and what are the safety protocols?

We are planning to run the business by properly sanitizing our shop and all the equipment in the shop. We will maintain social distancing and ask all the employees to properly maintain the safety protocols by using masks, sanitizers, and wash hands before and after stepping outside the shop. We will do every possible step towards helping the nation not spread the CoronaVirus.

Stay tuned for more interviews.

Also Read:

TOP TEN CAR ACCESSORIES

5 BIKE CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BIKE FOREVER NEW

2020-21 BUDGET IMPACT: ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO BE MORE COSTLY IN NEPAL

NEW 2020 HYUNDAI VERNA FACELIFT AFTER LOCKDOWN

NEW UPCOMING ELECTRIC CARS IN NEPAL 2020 | PRICE, SPECS

EISA Awards, that represents a global perspective on the best-value and highest-performing consumer electronics one can buy, has announced the best smartphone accessories of 2020-2021 in different categories.

Best On-Ear Headphones- Bowers & Wilkins PX5

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 has been awarded with EISA Best On-Ear Headphones 2020-2021. This adaptive noise-cancelling headphone features superb sound quality from the custom-designed 35mm drivers, with a frequency response ranging from deep bass to delicate highs and body control feature of instant pause by lifting an earcup.

Best Headphones- DALI IO-6

DALI IO-6 has been awarded with EISA Best Headphones 2020-2021. The wireless design incorporates excellent active noise cancelling and has best-in-class battery life that lasts up to 30 hours.

Best IN-EAR Headphones- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has been awarded with EISA Best In-Ear Headphones 2020-2021. The Compact and lightweight headphones has Custom dynamic drivers that deliver a balanced performance with convincing bass and rich detail, new active noise-cancelling technology and upgraded battery life up to 7 hours with well-made carry/charging case.

Best Smartwatch- Huawei Watch GT 2

Huawei Watch GT 2 has been awarded with EISA Best Smart watch 2020-2021. Along with a stylish, unisex design based on a circular AMOLED display, it offers a host of fitness features and its AI is used to analyze sleep quality, heartbeat and stress levels. This modern classic has 2-weeks battery life.

Best Mobile Audio Player- FiiO M11 Pro

FiiO M11 Pro has been awarded with EISA Best Mobile Audio Player 2020-2021. This portable music player with high-quality chassis can be used as both a Bluetooth receiver and transmitter, as a USB DAC and USB audio player (with native DSD output), or playing direct from its onboard storage (expandable to 2TB) or streaming apps.

Best Mobile Speaker- LG XBOOM Go PL7

LG XBOOM Go PL7 has been awarded with EISA Best Mobile Speaker 2020-2021. The speaker, built first and foremost for sound quality has stereo driver array and onboard amplification that engineers a performance that’s outstandingly clear and transparent with vocals and packs a superior bass punch.

Best Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier- AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt has been awarded with EISA Best Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier 2020-2021. Just in a package no bigger than a USB thumb-drive, it converts a huge range of audio formats, features a high-quality headphone amplifier and also delivers great sound to a hi-fi system. 

 

Also Read:

HUAWEI NOVA 5T PRICE IN NEPAL | FULL SPECIFICATION

REALME LAUNCHES FOUR NEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OF THINGS (AIOT) DEVICES IN NEPAL | SPECS | PRICE

XIAOMI LAUNCHES REDMI NOTE 9 PRO MAX QUAD CAMERA SETUP | FULL SPECIFICATIONS

SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS+ PRICE IN NEPAL, FEATURES, SPECS | REVIEWS NEPAL

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES GALAXY WATCH3 AND BUDS LIVE

BEST SMARTWATCH IN NEPAL -PRICE, SPECIFICATIONS

BEST SMART WATCH AVAILABLE IN NEPAL

Staying fit and having a good healthy body is desired by everyone. Some go to the gym and pay for expensive memberships and personal trainers whereas some settle down with personal workouts at home. Well, despite the advance workout equipment, it is essential for a fitness conscious person or fitness freaks to acquire some accessories that help to stay focused and motivated during the exercises. From yoga mats, trousers to heavy equipment every small to big things matter. These accessories may be electronic or not, but they all have their own importance and role in keeping a person fit.

Here are some electronic accessories or types of equipment essential for exercises and workouts in-home or in the gym.

Training App

You may have a gym membership but can't afford a personal trainer. Or you may work out all by yourself at home. If this is the case, you must have a training app that guides you through your workout routines and helps you stay in track. There are lots of apps for workouts; some are free and some are available in premium. You may choose any app that you like and enjoy its features.

Headphones or Earbuds

Exercising, relaxing and enjoying- the trio every fitness lover is fond of. And for this, a good pair of headphones or earbuds, best if sweat-proof and wireless, is essential. There are different earphones or earbuds made especially for the sole purpose of exercising. You can listen to soothing songs, your favourite music or can even listen to audiobooks while exercising. Who said multitasking while exercising is difficult?

Fitness Tracker

Tracking your pulse-rate, stress level, heartbeat, monitoring your sleep patterns and many more features are compiled within small watch-like fitness tracker. And having track of all these bodily activities helps you know your strengths and weaknesses as well as guides you with the exercises you do. Fitness tracker, as its name suggests, tracks your activities and assists you to stay fit.

Sport Smartwatch

Smartwatch, simply, is a watch having most of the features and functions like that of a smartphone. And a Sport Smartwatch is more like your trainee in your wrist. It keeps track of your exercises and also has sensors such as heart rate sensor, speed sensor, etc. Besides workouts and training, sports smartwatch is the best tool for keeping track of your sports activities.

Skulpt scanner

It is a scanner developed by Skulpt Company that is designed to measure muscle quality and body fat percentage. It is an iPhone-like device with sensors on its back; so, simply you have to place it over your muscles and hold it in place for a few seconds. It helps to know your body fat percentage and also suggests some training programs suiting your bodily stats.

Personal Digital Weighing Machine

Who would not like to have a track of their weight? Most of the fitness conscious people try to maintain their weight. Owning a Personal Digital Weighing machine assists you in keeping track of your weight. It allows you to ensure you and your exercise routine is on track and is effective so far.

 

Also Read:

BEST SMART WATCH AVAILABLE IN NEPAL

TOP 5 SUVS IN NEPAL IN 2020 | UPDATED PRICE

SEDAN CARS AVAILABLE IN NEPAL WITH PRICES | SPECS

TOP 5 REFRIGERATORS UNDER 50000 IN NEPAL

WHY DOES ONE NEED LIFE INSURANCE?

 BEST DIGITAL WALLETS IN NEPAL