Autumn tourist season. What are some useful items that are helpful when driving?
The autumn tourist season is almost here.
When you go out by car, it is very convenient to make good use of various goods.
When you go out in your car, you may find that you are missing a lot of things.
This time, we will introduce useful goods and accessories in your car, as well as precautions to take when using them.
For organizing luggage in the luggage room and indoors.
The luggage compartment of a car is a fairly empty space, and if you put small items in it, it can be a problem as they move around all over the place.
In such cases, you can use a car storage box to organize your belongings.
There are soft types that can be folded and hard types, but the key when choosing one is to make sure that the storage box does not move around in the luggage compartment. If it still moves, attach Velcro to stop it from moving. Tapes are sold in sets of male and female types, and usually both are used together, but many luggage compartment linings have a similar structure (surface) to the female type, so the male type side is attached to the object. You may be able to fix it by pasting it.
It is also convenient to have a storage bag that can be hung on the backrest of the driver’s or passenger’s seat. Think of it as an aftermarket seatback pocket. There are some that can be used as tables for the back seats, but this is not recommended if you are carrying people in the back seats. This is because it is dangerous if there is a hard object on the back of the seat in the event of a collision. For the same reason, be careful not to put hard objects inside your seat bag. For safety reasons, it is also best to avoid storing fishing rods and other items near the roof of your car. It is important to prepare your car in case of an accident.
An adapter is useful if you don’t have a USB terminal.
Cars equipped with USB slots have become commonplace, but used cars may not have them or may not have enough slots. What you need in such cases is an adapter that plugs into the accessory socket to secure USB power, and is also sold at 100 yen shops.
In the case of imported cars, the size may be slightly different and may be wobbly, so don’t forget to check the size at your dealer. Also, depending on the socket, it may not be possible to install it due to size or shape issues, so check this as well.
A typical USB adapter has an output of 1 amp. There is no problem in charging smartphones, but for devices such as tablets, a larger amount of current may be required. Therefore, it is important to check the output current.
Recently, there is a standard called Quick Charge 3.0, and there are also USB adapters that can charge even faster. Checking reviews etc. will be helpful.
Smartphone holders, window cleaning goods, and escape hammers are also available.
I think many people want to attach a smartphone holder, but there are various ways to attach a smartphone holder. Which type is easier to use also depends on the car model. The most common ways to attach your smartphone are by clipping or using a magnet. If a large amount of force is applied when attaching or detaching, the holder tends to come off the dashboard, and types that are easy to attach or detach have the disadvantage that they do not hold the smartphone firmly in place. If you can get a power supply, there are also types that use electric clips to securely hold your smartphone in the holder.
Goods for wiping windows are also basic.
There are many situations where you turn on the air conditioner on a rainy day and the windows fog up, or the dirt on the windows causes diffused reflections that make it difficult to see clearly. The easiest thing to do is use a dry cloth for windows. However, be careful not to wipe other areas as oil and silicone components may stick to the cloth, making it harder to see.
If the window is large, wipers with arms are also useful. If the dirt is difficult to remove, it is effective to use an interior window spray.
Also, an escape hammer is a must-have item when your car is submerged in water and the power windows won’t open.
Car side windows are made of tempered glass, which is difficult to break with your hands or feet, but glass has the property of collapsing all at once if force is concentrated on one point. Escape hammers have a sharp tip so that even weak women and others can easily break glass. However, since the front window is made of laminated glass, it will not collapse even if you hit it with an escape hammer.
Some escape hammers are equipped with a cutter for cutting seat belts. In the event of a rollover, the seatbelts may become fully tightened and locked, and may not release even if you press the release button. In such cases, cut the belt and escape.
During the autumn tourist season, there will be more opportunities to go out by car, but there is also the possibility of encountering unexpected situations while traveling.
As they say, being prepared won’t hurt, so it’s important to be prepared for any emergencies and enjoy a comfortable drive.
By Admin|2023-09-16|2023,|