With Father's Day just around the corner, you may be searching your brain, desperately trying to think of gift ideas for the father (or father figure!) in your life. If your dad is like most dads we know, he probably 1) Spends a good amount of time in the car, 2) Enjoys fun and sometimes pointless tech gadgets, and 3) Wishes he had more fun and sometimes pointless tech gadgets for the car. Well, we've got you covered. Check out these 6 car gadgets for dads who are constantly moving.
Drivemotion LED Sign
We live in a world of communicating our feelings via "emoticon." Now, thanks to Drivemotion, we can let fellow drivers know how upset we are that they cut us off in the middle of rush hour. This humorous little gadget sticks to the rear window of your car, and at the push of a button displays a quick message to the drivers around you -- maybe a smiley face, a not-so-smiley face, or even just a friendly greeting. A quirky and fun way to spend your hours in the car!
Smart Mugs
These gadgets take insulated travel mugs to the next level. Sometimes a regular travel mug won't keep your coffee warm for very long, and there's something dreadful about expecting a mouthful of warm coffee and instead getting a cold one. Simply plug a Smart Mug into your car's adapter and your beverage of choice will be kept at a constant temperature. You choose between usually 85-160 degrees Fahrenheit, and a digital display shows the temperature of your drink. A few companies have created their own version of this, so you've got plenty of options!
Backtrack GPS
Small enough to fit on your keychain, but versatile enough to ensure you always find your way, this device will show you the way back to your car, hotel, or any location you store in it. The digital display counts down the distance remaining until you arrive back at your starting point and has an arrow to point the way. Without all the bells and whistles of more common GPS devices out there, the Backtrack is stripped down to the basics with one simple goal: get you to where you need to go! Perfect for those dads who always seem to be getting a little lost.
Vroominator
This gadget is great for the dads who wish they were driving a monster truck instead of the family car. Using the same technology as FM transmitters used to play MP3s through your car's speakers, the Vroominator plugs into the adapter and plays a booming V8 engine sound in the same fashion. Dad will completely forget that he's driving a minivan!
Roadtrip Video Recorder
Similar to the dashcams mounted in police cars, the Roadtrip recorder sticks to the inside of your windshield like a GPS and will record for up to 3 hours. Equipped with a flip-down LCD screen so you can see exactly what's being recorded, it even has built in LED lights for recording at night. This is useful (and cool) for capturing humorous experiences on the road and for proving what actually happened in an accident.
SuperTooth HD
New cars these days come with Bluetooth built in so you can easily pair your phone with your car. Not everyone has a new car, so not everyone can enjoy the ease and safety of going hands free. The SuperTooth solves that problem. This is a high-end speakerphone that clips to the visor and can even recognize your voice. With high quality microphones and speakers built in, you will be able to hear and be heard clearly. The best part is the 12 languages the SuperTooth supports, so you can make calls to your international friends and family.
Have an E-Z Father's Day
This Father's Day, treat your dad to something he will really get a kick out of. Whether you're traveling or staying home for a nice evening in, we hope that everyone has a great Father's Day this weekend, and thanks to all the dads out there for being so great.
