AlcoSense Ultra
When choosing a Christmas present this year think safety writes Geraldine Herbert
Breathalyser
Changes to the law in 2018 mean drink-driving offenders are automatically banned from driving for three months if caught with between 50-80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Most of us would never contemplate taking our car with us on a night out, but you may still have alcohol in your system the morning after and unintentionally drink drive. The AlcoSense breathalyser range takes the guesswork out of knowing when you are safe to drive and is easy to use. The range consists of a number of products including single-use breathalysers that cost €7, AlcoSense Lite 2 Alcohol Breathalyser from €53 and the AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyser starts from €118. All are available to order online at alcosense.co.uk or at Halfords.
Garmin Dashcam
Dashcam
Sales of dashboard-mounted cameras are nearly doubling each year as the technology is now cheap to obtain and easy to install. The most obvious benefit is the role of the dashcam as a silent witness. In the event of an accident, first-hand evidence can be provided as a HD quality recording of the incident along with a map, time, date and the speed. They can be also very useful in resolving disputes or establishing exactly how a crash occurred and in reducing staged crashes or insurance scams. Plus, they are perfect for parents who allow their children to use their cars. Micksgarage.com has a range of dashcams to choose from, with prices starting from €25.
Reversing camera
Most child car-related injuries and fatalities occur in built-up areas or near the driveways of their home. Most of these incidents occur when a driver is reversing and is unable to see a child behind the car. Take the stress out of reversing with a monitor and reversing camera. Halfords stock a wide range to choose from, with prices starting from €35.
Geraldine Herbert
9th December 2020
