Thrifty automotive consumers know that buying a pre-owned vehicle can save you big bucks, and who doesn’t love to save money? We sure do! If you’ve opted for a pre-owned vehicle, we salute you for being a fiscally responsible individual, but sometimes that does mean we don’t get all of the bells-and-whistles we may have opted for in a new vehicle. Never fear, though, as we’re here to help with a slew of budget friendly options to upgrade your tech into 2022!
From voice activated infotainment systems to signal boosters for smartphones, we’ve got you covered. All of these items are under $500 and easily upgrade your car’s tech specs in minutes.
Alexa Enabled ANKER Roav Viva Phone Mount
Turn your car’s lighter port into an Alexa enabled voice-activated charger and bluetooth assistant! It’s great for modernizing older vehicles or adding some tech pizzazz to a car with a only the budget options package. Available for $50 at B&H.
Portable Philips HEPA Compact Purifier
This wonderful device is budget friendly and helps recycle and clean the air inside your vehicle. Great for driving the kids around to and from activities and school, because it will clear the air of kid-germs with it’s HESA/HEPA technology. Great for preventing spread of germs for rideshare passengers as well.
ACECAR Heads Up Display Device
Keep your eyes front and center on the road and stay focused. All the important information will be projected safely on the windshield for a heads-up view of your vital statistics like speed and RPMS.
With an Extra Wide view and automatic incident detection, your car has never been safer! Affordably priced and exquisitely crafted for high-tech, ultra-safe security, the Garmin Dashcam will help you in the event of an emergency, theft, break-ins, or hit-and-runs among other things. Dashcams are really an essential part of a new driver’s safety kit in 2022.
WeBoost Vehicle Cell Phone Signal Booster
This is an item available for personal vehicles or RVs, and it can extend your cell phone’s reach and signal while driving in difficult areas. This can be a big boon for those relying on a GPS or Maps App for arriving safely at their destination. It is one of the more pricey options on our list, but well worth the investment for anyone who does heavy road travel cross-country or long distance. Great for camping and travel bloggers.
This is an excellent tool for slightly older model vehicles which may not have the most detailed alert data for your car’s vital systems. Keep connected to your smartphone for monitoring on and off the road, and catch your car’s minor problems before they become big ones. It’s great for travelers who may need a repair during their journey, and it will give you the confidence to stop at any mechanic for a service call.
