To score an awesome gift for the car lover in your life, check out these slick vehicle accessories to make any ride extra cool and secure.
Our Top Picks for Vehicle Accessories and Gadgets.
Video link to Smash and Grab Smash and Grab® Theft Protection
Pros: shatterproof, UV Protection, privacy, affordable Cons: check tinting laws, if applicable
95% of the time, our cars and trucks are parked somewhere, according to Fortune. And as per insurance companies, over a million vehicles are stolen every year. Also, 20.2% of people have had their cars broken into. This adds up to multi-billions of dollars. You can stop this from happening with Smash and Grab® Armor by Armitek. This clear film anchors your side and rear vehicle windows and holds the glass together creating a formidable barrier between the outside and inside of your vehicle.
Cameras Inside/Outside Windshield Cameras
Pros: real-time monitoring, evidence in case of an incident Cons: may not work if car is off
If you are looking for a way to reduce your car insurance premiums, deter theft, and fight traffic tickets, vehicle cameras are a great option. As an added benefit, it can record scenic drives and road trips.
Video link to Windshield Armor Windshield Armor
Pros: windshield lifespan, visibility, resale value Cons: insurance may replace windshield
Do you hate rock chips, scratches and windshield cracks as much as I do? Windshield protection film can do a remarkable job of reducing or eliminating windshield cracks from anything like hail, rocks, and other hazards.
Video link to Ballistic Glass Ballistic Glass
Pros: protection, safety, vehicle value Cons: cost, added weight
It may cost $3,000 to $20,000 to get ballistic car windows plus installation. Keeping this in mind, there is nothing on the planet more secure for your vehicle windows than glass that can stop bullets and other threats. Considering the average value of a stolen car is over $16K, according to the FBI, not to mention the value of life and limb, it can be worth it.