It comes preloaded with...
It comes preloaded with UK and Ireland mapping, and your route will be easy to follow on the 3.5-inch bird’s eye view screen. There’s a clever SmartDetour feature, which enables owners to take an alternative route around jams, while the database is claimed to offer two million points of interest.
Various designs are...
Various designs are available, from robust rubber units to those with stylish drilled aluminum finishes. Specialist firm Ledco has just introduced its latest version – so we put it in the spotlight.
The Car Lenser penlight is so small, it will easily slot into a centre console cubby, or even a trouser pocket. It comes with a charger which slots into your 12V socket, so you need never find yourself caught out in the dark.
In our test, a single charge provided around five hours of continuous use. Any torch that’s used in a car is likely to get rough treatment, and this one is tough, easily surviving our series of one-metre ‘drop’ tests. Due to the unit’s small size, the beam is narrow, so you will have to be accurate with your aim. However, when focused, it offers a bright patch of light. There’s also a warning cone which slides on the end – if you’re stranded on the hard shoulder, you can then wave the torch to alert other motorists.
Ledco Car Lenser rechargeable torch, price: ?19.99, rating: 4/5, buy from: Ledco 01344 876222, www.ledco.co.uk