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Store it on top
Packing extra gear on the roof of your vehicle doesn’t have to be complicated if you don’t have a roof rack. The Sport 3 Car Top Carrier from Rightline is secured to your vehicle with four straps that attach to the door frames. To protect your belongings from the elements, the Sport 3 is made from a waterproof, UV-protected mesh-like material and comes with a one-year guarantee. It is available in three sizes, the largest offering 18 cubic feet (or 510 litres) of space. It is sold by various online retailers for around $150. Learn more at rightlinegear.com.
Go wireless
If your vehicle didn’t come equipped with a wireless charging pad, you can add one. iOttie makes The Easy One Touch 2 Wireless charger system, which also doubles as a phone mount. The company sells a suction-cup version for dash and windshield mounting, and a version that can be attached to an air vent or CD-loading slot. The iOttie plugs into your vehicle’s USB port and can be pivoted for the best viewing angle. It works with most smart phones and both versions retail for $54.95 (U.S.). It can be ordered from iottie.com.
Diagnose your car
Code-reading diagnostic tools that plug into your vehicle are quite common these days. Some, like the Vehicle Analysis Super OBD Tool from TunerSupply (which connects to 1996 and newer models), link to your smart phone, tablet or laptop to show you what’s going on. Functions include diagnosing and clearing check-engine codes yourself. The tool does requires an app to be downloaded that will show engine performance and identify specific problems, so you know what repairs are needed. The unit lists for $79.99, but is often on sale. tunersupply.co.
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