{"id":244673,"date":"2022-12-03T06:08:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T04:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=125799"},"modified":"2022-12-03T06:08:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T04:08:57","slug":"five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Five must-have car accessories for your road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=125800\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125800 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125800 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"225\">The festive season and the open road calling often go hand-in-hand for many South Africans. Whether it\u2019s a trip to the coast for a seaside holiday or a visit to see family across the country, the chances are the roads will be busy.<\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019re lucky, they\u2019ll have great company, audiobooks to listen to, and be able to sing along to their favourite songs. That said, what if the tablet battery dies, or worse, the phone battery is depleted, the music stops playing, and the GPS is unavailable an hour from the final destination?<\/p>\n<p>Before pointing fingers because the battery didn\u2019t last or arguing about directions, the specialists say this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are few things worse than a flat battery, whether it\u2019s your phone or car battery,\u201d said Jason Ravenscroft, Franchise Manager at Battery Centre, a specialist battery fitment network with more than 120 branches around the country. \u201cOur specialists recommend motorists have their batteries checked before a long trip to limit the risk of getting stuck with a flat battery. If you do find yourself in this position, having the right car accessories on hand, will make things easier until you get help.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five handy car power accessories to make any road trip comfortable, easy, and fun. Or the \u201cgreat-family-road-trip-survival guide\u201d, as Ravenscroft refers to them.<\/p>\n<p>1. A power bank1<br \/>Think of it as a portable battery to charge cellphones, laptops or other electronic gadgets on-the-go. Available in different sizes, the trusted battery specialists recommend the SE5 or SE10 power bank with its slim design and high capacity. \u201cThese power banks keep devices at full power and can charge two devices simultaneously so that you don\u2019t run out of battery power on the road,\u201d said Ravenscroft.<\/p>\n<p>2. Jumper cables1<br \/>All motorists should have a pair of jumper cables and know how to use them. Ravenscroft recommends motorists use jumpers that have extra-long and durable cables, that are reliable and safe. \u201cAlways start with the red clamp on the positive post of the battery that is working,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>3. 500 Lumen Diffuser Torch1<br \/>Ideal for camping, hiking, and emergencies when power isn\u2019t available. The Lumen torch is powerful and coupled with the diffuser can soften the light beam. It\u2019s USB rechargeable and protects against short circuits and overcharging. The diffuser pulls double-duty as it\u2019s collapsible and can be used as a high-quality silicone drinking cup.<\/p>\n<p>4. HiLight Light Sensor 1401<br \/>A USB rechargeable, hands-free headlamp. All you need to do is wave. The light sensor can power your surroundings for up to 15 hours when fully charged. Use them for camping, hiking, a braai, DIY, or to light-up dark areas.<\/p>\n<p>5. Jumpstarter Power Bank1<br \/>Don\u2019t allow your road trip to stall with a flat battery. This powerful power bank includes jump start clamps\u2014keep them in the boot just in case to give the battery the boost it needs and get your trip back on track. Plus, you can use the USB input to charge your cellphone.<\/p>\n<p>While it is best practice to get your vehicle checked before embarking on a road-trip, it\u2019s always a good idea to have power accessories in the car for peace of mind, which can help you stay connected and on the go. As mentioned above, a preventative car battery check is essential. You can get yours checked by Battery Centre, the trusted battery specialists who do them for free, so you can have a relaxed journey, knowing your battery is in the right condition for your road trip.2<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">73<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/five-must-have-car-accessories-for-your-road-trip\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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