SHADES AT HAND
Sunglasses are the must-have car accessory for
summer driving. But unless you’re particularly neat and tidy, they can soon end up rolling around the floor, or getting sat on by a passenger. So if you’ve ever wrecked your Ray-Bans you’ll appreciate the Beetle Clip. It slides onto the sun visor, and the push-to-lock cover makes securing and retrieving the sunglasses easy. Protective foam holds them tight while preventing the arms being damaged. Priced at £3.99, it comes in white, blue, yellow, green and red. Order on 0870 240 6108 (www.wheredidyougetthatfrom.com).
MOBILE OFFICE
If you spend more of your time on the road than at your desk the latest Icepac from Karputer may be for you. It is a fully functioning onboard computer that runs all Microsoft Windows programs and gives internet access. The touch-sensitive screen attaches to the dashboard, and there is a wireless keyboard and mouse (although obviously using it while driving would be illegal). It features sat nav and can play DVDs from its integral drive and MP3 music from its hard disk. It also delivers pictures to multiple screens, enabling passengers to watch a film while the driver uses satellite navigation. It costs £1,750 from Karputer (www.karputer.co.uk).
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Learning to drive is getting more difficult, especially today with so much paperwork and swotting to do for separate practical and theory tests. Halfords has a trio of learner kits that should make life easier. The top of the range is Kit 3, which includes four hours of prepaid BSM driving lessons, plus one hour in a BSM driving simulator, a driving theory test CD-Rom and a book giving advice on the practical test. It’s priced at £99.99, with kits 1 and 2, which are less comprehensive variations, being £24.99 and £44.99 respectively. Find your nearest store on 08457 626 625 (www.Halfords.com).