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Product reviews and guides covering gear for the car itself: dash cams (including mirror dash cams), backup cameras, OBD2 scanners for diagnosing warning lights, jump starters, tyre inflators and phone mounts.

A few of these categories have real installation and wiring decisions to get right before you buy, not just after — mirror dash cam wiring and parking mode, and picking the right magnetic phone mount type for your dashboard or vent, both have their own guide precisely because the buying decision and the installation decision aren't separable the way they are for most gear.

Best Dash Cam for Sharp Everyday Front and Rear Footage

Best Dash Cam for Sharp Everyday Front and Rear Footage

Compare windscreen dash cams on real sensor specs, dual and 3-channel coverage, GPS logging, cloud monitoring, and speed camera alerts. See our top picks.

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Best Portable Tire Inflator: Fast, Accurate Refills

Best Portable Tire Inflator: Fast, Accurate Refills

Nine 12V and cordless tire inflators compared on inflation speed, auto-shutoff accuracy, valve compatibility and battery life. See our top picks and FAQ.

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Best Mirror Dash Cam for Sharp Front and Rear Footage

Best Mirror Dash Cam for Sharp Front and Rear Footage

Seven mirror dash cams compared on real sensor models, screen size, ADAS alerts and card limits. See which 4K claims hold up, plus our buying FAQ.

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Mirror Dash Cam Installation: Wiring, Power and Parking Mode

Mirror Dash Cam Installation: Wiring, Power and Parking Mode

How mirror dash cam installation works: hardwire kits vs 12V sockets, routing the rear camera cable, and why loop recording wears microSDs. See our picks.

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Best Magnetic Car Phone Holders for Secure Hands-Free Use

Best Magnetic Car Phone Holders for Secure Hands-Free Use

Eight magnetic car phone mounts compared on MagSafe vs plain magnets, vent, dash, suction and CD-slot fit, hold strength and 25W charging. Compare top picks.

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Magnetic Phone Mounts: Choosing the Right Type for Your Car

Magnetic Phone Mounts: Choosing the Right Type for Your Car

How to choose a magnetic car phone mount: vent, dash or suction fit, MagSafe versus a plain metal plate, and realistic wireless charging speeds compared.

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