We’ve all seen the futuristic displays on famous futuristic sci-fi films in which helpful and vital information appears on the mirrors or windows of the character’s vehicles. But as is often the case with sci-fi technology we see in films we are now beginning to see similar systems emerging in real life. Recently we've seen a lot of buzz around Google Glass, but we could soon see similar systems on the windscreens of our cars as well as our eyes.
Technology firm Harman has recently previewed its interactive car windscreen at the Geneva motor show. The system will project a large amount of information onto the driver’s windscreen including things like speed, distance to the car in front, and directions. This information will sit on the windscreen of the driver but the firm ensure that it will be seamless enough as to not be distracting. The system will also feature a sensor that will allow the driver to navigate the system with different hand gestures allowing them to control audio, make phone calls etc.
The system is already becoming popular in various luxury car lines but it is still in its infancy. It will no doubt become a popular system in the cars of the future and here at Mobile CarKit Solutions we will be sure to keep up to date with the systems developments. Check out the video below for a little more information on the system. And don’t forget to check out our online store, in the near future we may be stocking augmented reality windscreens!
This week we got yet another glimpse into the future of the everyday car. The changes we keep getting a glimpse of may appear small but it won’t be long before cars are packed with them and when combined driving as we know it may be quite a different experience, we can’t wait!
With the weather being what it is the annoyance of a steamed or frozen up windscreen will be fresh in our minds. How many of us sat with out teeth chattering in a freezing car waiting for that pesky frost to clear this winter? But there is hope, in the future this annoyance could be something we reminisce about in the winter months thanks to a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team have developed a coating which is to be placed on the inside of a windscreen to to stop it steaming up. The coating absorbs water molecules before they can cause fogging or freezing. This in theory will totally eliminate the problem of an unclear windscreen. As we mentioned earlier, this is a small change that has the potential to make a big difference to our driving experience. The coating can be applied to front and rear windscreens so you will no longer have to wait for either to clear before setting off on your journey. This is a great development for both convenience and safety as impatience can sometimes get the better of drivers who will begin their journey before allowing the windscreens to fully clear. We can’t wait for this to become a common fixture in vehicles, can you? Let us know in the comments below.
Tired of being blinded by other drivers’ high beam lights disorientating you as you drive along at night. This disturbance could soon be a thing of the past with car manufacturer Volvo recently unveiling its latest development that it hopes will make driving safer and more comfortable.
The Volvo Active High Beam Control hopes to make it possible to drive with high beams continuously without worrying about blinding others. The new lights will utilize a camera found in the front of the vehicle. The camera will identify incoming vehicles and shade them whilst still illuminating the rest of the road. When a car in front is detected the detector relays info a projector module mechanism integrated into the headlamp. A tiny cylinder with metal pieces of different sizes allows shading of the beam to cover necessary areas. Check out the mock-up created by Volvo at the bottom of our blog.
This is an incredible development which could soon see the manual switching between high and standard beams become a thing of the past. It appears the motor industry is moving increasingly toward automation. We already supply a wide range of products that serve to make your driving experience a little easier, have a look: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/
We all like to listen to our own music when we drive; there’s nothing on the radio and you have an urge to listen to your favourite song. If you have no CD’s you may be tempted to pop in your headphones to listen to music via ipods, phones etc. and although this is strictly not illegal it can still be a great hazard. Under current UK law there is no ruling that drivers must refrain from wearing headphones while driving. However the Highway Code does advise drivers to avoid distractions, including loud music. A recent study revealed that a massive 83% of adult drivers in the UK want this advice changed into a law. Remaining aware of your surroundings while driving is essential and you may forget that you rely on more than just your eyes to stay aware. Your ears can alert you to tyre screeches, sirens, horns and many other things that will require immediate attention when driving.
Luckily there are ways to listen to your own music without the use of headphones. Here at Mobile Carkit Solutions we supply a wide range of solutions to enable you to listen to and control the music you listen to while driving. So ditch the headphones and take back control of what you listen to safely. Check out our music solutions here: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/Ipod-Iphone-And-Mp3
This week we saw a glimpse into the future of everyday motoring in the UK. Analysts and motor experts have predicted that internet capabilities will soon be offered on every major manufacturer new car! But this is not the prediction for the distant year 2100 when we’ll all be driving hover-carsanyway, this is predicted to happen as soon as next year! Cars have come a long way in the past 10 years alone with automated features and a wide array of car gadgets available to drivers. But the latest prediction, if true, could begin a new era in car technology as motorists utilise the latest apps and devices geared around driving online. In-car internet is already offered in some BMWs, Audis and Mercedes, among others; with more major manufacturers such as Ford and Vauxhaull set to follow suit.
Analysts told the BBC, Ford already has evidence that offering the internet in its US cars is helping it sell more cars. Research suggests that more than 50% of new car buyers would be swayed by an internet-capable car. What are your thoughts on internet in cars? Can you see yourself answering tweets and browsing facebook via modified in-car apps as you safely drive along? Would you be more tempted to buy a car knowing it has internet capabilities?The car is changing fast, that’s for sure!
It doesn't matter if you're taking short trips or driving at slow speeds, seatbelts save lives. On the 31st January 1983 by law it was required that all drivers are to wear seat belts. Last Thursday was the 30 year anniversary of this law being passed on seatbelt safety.
Since 1965 car manufacturers have had to install seat belts, however, the law requiring drivers to wear them did not come into force until 18 years later. The law changed again in 1991 making it a legal requirement for adults to wear seatbelts in the back of cars.
Not long after the compulsory driver seatbelt use law was implemented in 1983, it was found that 90% of car drivers and front-seat passengers were observed wearing seatbelts. Since this time the high rates of seatbelt wearing in the front seats of cars have been maintained.
In 1991 when it became compulsory for all rear-seat occupants to wear seatbelts, there was an instantaneous increase from 10% to 40% in observed seat belt wearing rates.
Always wear a seatbelt - evidence has shown that up to 300 lives would almost certainly been saved in 2007 if all occupants within a car had been wearing their seatbelt. That is approximately one life a day!
Driving is full of distractions, inside and outside the car. We often give thought to what is happening outside our vehicles but the items that litter the insides of our cars can be just as dangerous as those outside. You may think you can get away with fiddling with a mobile phone or a cup of coffee because you are a good ‘multitasker’ but a new report points out the surprising truth about multitasking and driving.
The report revealed how those who profess to being able to multitask while driving are actually the most likely to be the least capable of multitasking. As part of the study psychologists examined 310 drivers to measure their actual and perceived multitasking ability. Lead researcher Professor David Sanbonmatsu, from the university of Utah said of the research: “"We showed that people who multi-task the most are those who appear to be the least capable of multitasking effectively”. The research also highlighted people’s overconfidence in their multitasking abilities with 7 out of 10 participants considering their multitasking abilities above average.
Multitasking while driving is extremely dangerous and should be avoided. There are devices out there to help drivers with their needs without causing them to become too distracted. We stock a great variety of products designed to ensure drivers can focus all their attention onto the road while enjoying the use of their mobile phones, sat navs etc.
For this week's blog post we thought we’d take a look at the potentially surprising news that four out of five young drivers cannot read a map!
A questionnaire, carried out by NetVoucherCodes, questioned 2000 drivers about their driving habits which drew some interesting conclusions. Listed below are some of the results the questionnaire returned:
Two out of three participants in the survey admitted to preferring to use a satnav to a paper map when navigating journeys.
Drivers between 18 and 30 years old were the most reliant on gadgets to help them get from A to B.
Four out of five young drivers confessed to not being able to read a map.
The results of the survey certainly provide an insight into the popularity of satellite navigation devices. It is never wise to place all faith with technology so we advise keeping a map in the car in the extremely unlikely event that the sat nav fails you, it’s better to be safe than sorry after all.
Satellite technology is constantly improving as new developments are made. Very recently scientists took another step toward eliminating the problem of losing satellite navigation signal, developing new technology that will combine satellite signals from different satellite navigation systems in a single receiver. For our full range of satellite navigation devices please follow this link.
Better late than never, snow has finally arrived in the UK. It remained at bay for the Christmas period but has now arrived to the usual mixed reaction. Everyone knows we love to talk about the weather especially when snow arrives, it’s already making headlines across the country. You may dismiss the warnings as scaremongering but snow does present a very real threat. On snowy or icy roads stopping distances can be over 10 times those on normal dry conditions, driving in snow requires a great deal more precaution. Here are some handy tips for driving in the snow:
Ensure your car has the following items in store. These are all essential should crisis strike in the snow.
A simple but important piece of advice. Wait for your windscreen to completely clear before you attempt to drive. It may take a little longer but it will be much safer than peering through a football sized hole.
Tyres are they only part of your car that should be making contact with the snow and so it is essential they are up to scratch. A tread of 3mm is necessary and whatever you do don’t reduce tyre pressure to get more grip. It simply doesn’t work.
Learn how to drive in the snow with these helpful driving tips.
If you are lucky (or unlucky depending on your point of view) enough to have snow we hope you stay safe. Don’t forget to check back here next week.
Everyone gets a little distracted when driving. Afterall it’s impossible to keep your eyes on the road for every second you spend in your car; but a recent study has shed light on just how distracted drivers really get when behind the wheel.
The study revealed that drivers are not looking at the road 18 per cent of the time they spend driving. Revealing that drivers also take their eyes off the road every nine seconds the study gathered the results from special eye-tracking glasses. Amongst the distractions listed were clouds, scenery, passing pedestrians, adverts, mobile phones and many others objects inside and outside the vehicle.
Another survey supporting the findings found that one in 10 driving convictions were for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Here at Mobile Carkit Solutions we carry a wide variety of hands free kits, perfect for allowing you to talk without breaking concentration. The majority of our kits can be run without any fiddly wires or set up, once they’re installed by one of our experts they can be used straight away. Check out our selection of hands free car kit here: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/Hands-Free-Car-Kit
We would like to begin our first blog of the year by wishing a Happy New Year to all our readers! Wherever and however you celebrated Christmas and the arrival of the New Year we hope you enjoyed it. Did you receive any new car gadgets? Let us know! Now, on with the blog!
This week saw reports emerge which suggest that millions more motorists could soon face reduced speed limits across the country. Research by The Independent suggests that more than a third of local authorities have introduced, or are planning to introduce, measures to stop drivers exceeding 20mph on certain local roads. The proposed introductions are well backed by both the public and statistics, and so it is possible a change could soon be made near you.
Here at Mobile CarKit Solutions we have a wide variety of Speed Camera Warning devices available to help you drive safely. Ideal for those unknowingly living near a 20mph road is the ‘Snooper My Speed’ device. If the road has recently become a 20mph road then you needn’t fear. Snooper My-Speed alerts you to the speed limit of every road you travel on as well as the speed you're travelling at! Never again will you have to check around for signs to confirm what speed you should be travelling at, this device increases will tell you; increasing the safety of those inside and outside the car. For our full range of Speed Warning Devices please follow visit our website: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/Speed-Camera-Warning
It’s Boxing Day. The official day of slouching, left-overs and classic films on the box, what more could you want? Today is a day to unwind from the stress of Christmas with some of your favourite films, and so we thought we’d use this blog to bring our readers a list of some of our all time favourite motor films.
The Italian Job A true British icon of a film. With classic scenes and cars that nobody will forget in a hurry, the film is packed with gags, gold and cars. Not to mention more one-liners than you can shake a stick at!
Bullit That chase scene... that chase scene! Just as revolutionary now as it was when it came out in 1968 the film has everything you want in a boxing day film, including Steve McQueen
Any Bond Film You’d be forgiven for thinking Bond was made for Boxing Day. Spanning 50 years and with 22 films for you to choose from (23 if you count Skyfall) then you really are spoilt for choice this Boxing Day. We recommend Goldfinger for that gorgeous Aston Martin DB5
Last week we read an article describing how Gwynedd council in North Wales had announced plans to cut down on traffic jams, and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road. To do this they have implemented a £70 fine for drivers who are found to have parked more than 50cm (20 inches) from the kerb. The measures will be enforced by parking wardens who will patrol areas with specially issued tape measures to check the distance exactly. We wonder how many will get away at 49cm.
Especially useful to the drivers of the Gwynedd area but also handy for drivers nationwide, are our range of parking solutions. Parallel parking is hard enough without the pressure of a parking fine. However, with the help of any one of our wide variety of parking sensors, parking becomes a lot easier. The sensors sound when you get near to items behind and infront (depending on your kit) of your vehicle, ensuring the perfect parallel park every time. The kits are a fantastic addition for new and experienced drivers alike.
With the aid of our installation service your parking solutions can be installed at a convenient time and place to suit you. With our help you will be parking without a care in the world in no time...and for the residents of Gwynedd you won’t have to fear this new hefty fine! View our full range of Parking Solutions here: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/Parking-Solutions
Christmas and music go together like Rudolph and Father Christmas! Everybody has a favourite Christmas song, every year we witness the battle for the coveted Christmas number one spot, and every year millions of us wake up to find the latest musical gadgets under our trees.
We sell a great selection of music car kits that allow you to take control of the music you hear as you drive. Our music car kits range from the standard, but by no means insignificant, kits that allow you to channel music from external sources like ipods and phones; to the more advanced kits that contain features such as wireless input and voice control features. Don’t rely on the radio stations to provide you with your music, take back control of what you listen to as you drive! With the help of our installation services operating up and down the country getting your gadget from box to car is incredibly simple; you’ll be singing your favourite songs from the comfort of your car in no time at all.
The music car kits are useful all year through but are especially come Christmas time whether you want to play your own Christmas songs or escape from the Christmas songs on the radio! Check out our range of products here and don’t forget about our Christmas Gift Vouchers: http://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/Ipod-Iphone-And-Mp3
We are now into December and in case you needed reminding amidst the adverts and decorations all around you Christmas day is soon to be upon us! The ease and convenience of online shopping means that you can begin to tick those presents off your gift list from the comfort of your home whenever you like.
Here at Mobile Car Kit Solutions we thought we’d use this blog to tell you about our Xmas Vouchers. The vouchers make a perfect gift for those loved ones or friends and can be purchased in addition to the vast majority of our products. So if you are purchasing a hands free kit for mum, a music system for brother or sister or a sat nav for Dad our installation vouchers will ensure these products are set up perfectly.
It’s incredibly simple to use the installation vouchers we offer. In 5 easy to follow steps we will run through the process below.
Upon purchase of your product simply choose to add an installation voucher!
Once selected we will send the equipment to you by courier so you can prepare and wrap it ready for the lucky recipient.
Included with your product will be the personalised installation voucher which will contain an email address for them to contact.
Upon contact of the email address we will provide the recipient with dates and times we can come to the address of their choice for installation.
We install the product and ensure the recipient is happy and confident with using the product.
Installation vouchers ensure there’s no stress come the time to use the product, you can simply sit back and let us do all the work. For more information on our stress-free Christmas vouchers please visit our site: https://www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk/christmas-voucher
Mobile CarKit Solutions are proud to introduce their new range of products, which are designed to improve your individual driving experience.
The popularity of vehicle gadgets in cars and commercial vehicles is on the rise, as more and more drivers are discovering that there are so many products that benefit both the vehicle and the driver. From hands free car kits to towbars, gadgets are becoming an integral part of the motoring experience. MCS are a leading supplier of car kit solutions and pride themselves on the vast range of products they offer.
One of the new products launched by MCS, is the Bury CC 9068, which represents the forefront of hands free car technology and is available from MCS at a much lower cost than their competitors. The product offers drivers extremely accurate voice control options, a mobile phone charging port, a limitless music experience and other fantastic features for those on the go. Also available is The TRACKER Monitor that provides excellent peace of mind for vehicle owners. Tracker is the only tracking system operated by all UK Police forces and is capable of tracking your vehicle throughout much of Europe.
MCS have a wide rangeof vehicle products. To ensure that each customer is truly satisfied with the product they receive, MCS both install and demonstrate the product to the user, as part of their extensive nationwide installation service.
When discussing the services of Mobile CarKit Solutions with Managing Director, Lee Fletcher, he said: “Operating Nationwide, we carry out work for both individual customers and large companies. We have a team of Expert Engineers located across the country ready to install equipment at the convenience of the customer. Once we’ve completed the installation we will show you how to operate the new device ensuring that each customer is 100% happy with the service provided.”
Mobile CarKit Solutions offer a one stop shop for all types of car kits and gadgets designed to increase both the ease and satisfaction of driving. They are number one supplier and vehicle installation experts in the UK, and over the years they have gained industry recognition from a number of high profile companies including: Parrot, Nokia, Thb Bury, Smartrack, Snooper, Laserstar, Dashmount, Cko, Dension and Steelmate.
To view the new product range and for more information on the services Mobile Car Kit Solutions offer please visit: www.mobilecarkitsolutions.co.uk Mobile Commercial Solutions and Mobile Tracking Solutions are also part of the Mobile CarKit Solutions brand.
Mobile Commercial Solutions offer fleet installations of Plylining, SafeTbars, Tracking, Bulkheads, Lighting, Alarms, Slam lock, Dead locks, Electric Windows, Towbars etc. For more information please visit www.mobile-commercial-solutions.co.uk
Mobile Tracking Solutions specialise in Insurance Approved Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Tracking, Personal Tracking, Caravan Motorhome, Motorcycle, and Portable Location Devices. For more information please visit www.mobile-tracking-solutions.co.uk
