Car charger

A blue in-car charger that plugs into the 12V accessory socket to keep your phone and other USB devices topped up on the move. It means a sat nav phone does not run flat on a long drive, and the colour makes it easy to find in a dark footwell or a cluttered glovebox.

• Type: in-car USB charger
• Power: 12V accessory socket
• Colour: blue

Fitment: suits any car or van with a standard accessory socket. Check the listing details for the number and type of ports, the output current and whether a cable is included before ordering.

Practical tip: plug the phone in and set your route before you move off, mount the phone in a holder rather than leaving it loose, and keep the cable clear of the gear lever and handbrake. Holding or using a hand-held phone while driving carries 6 penalty points and a £200 fine, enough to cost a new driver their licence in the first two years. See our first car checklist.