Jamie’s Top 10 Must Haves for Car Owners

Jamie’s Top 10 Must Haves for Car Owners

If you like cars, there's a whole community out there to be a part of. Though, have you ever stopped to wonder how best to invest in your automobile? We asked Jamie from Jamie FYD to tell us about what car lovers and first time drivers alike should be kept in them (or on them!).

Making sure that your car is properly insured, protected from unexpected bumps or scratches, and set up to make it just right for you are essential to making your car feel, well, yours! We hope that Jamie's list of must haves really comes in handy and with all of these products easily available to order to your door, it really is a hassle free shopping experience.
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Jamie Balmer
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Automotive based content creator with a passion for cars old and new. Specialising in car reviews based around modified and young drivers cars as well as foc... See More

  • Greenlight Insurance Insurance for Modified Cars Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Greenlight Insurance
    Insurance for Modified Cars

    Jamie Balmer

    I think it goes without saying that investing in a quality insurance company is key to keeping your pride and joy safe and properly insured.

    I use Greenlight Insurance to cover my modified cars with agreed values that some other insurance companies would not do. Thanks to this insurance provider, I know that m pride and joy is safe in the event of an accident.
  • Road Angel Advanced Speed Camera Detector System Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Road Angel
    Advanced Speed Camera Detector System

    Jamie Balmer

    Being safe on the roads is key and having a backup to let you know what's going on up the road certainly aids in that. When you're out enjoying your car, knowing what's coming is the best thing to ensure safe and proper driving. 

    It is easily attachable to your windscreen and can easily be switched between cars if needed, which makes this a great piece of kit to always have with you.
    £149.29
  • Orskey Dash Cam Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Orskey
    Dash Cam

    Jamie Balmer

    Another product that I think will save you so much hassle when it comes to an accident, or just keeping yourself safe on the road is a dash cam. 

    Always recording in the background, dash cams ensure that you do not have to worry when something happens. Most work when the car is parked, too, so if someone nudges your car when it's parked up, you'll know!
    £38.99
  • Clydek FM Transmitter for Car Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Clydek
    FM Transmitter for Car

    Jamie Balmer

    I jump from car to car a lot, some new to old, and having my music available in each car is part of the driving experience!

    So having one of these Bluetooth adapters you can plug into any car is essential for me! Although most new cars come with phone connectivity, there is nothing like being in an older car and being able to connect your phone and play some of my favourite music.
    £11.04
  • Maikehigh Heavy Duty Tyre Puncture Repair Kit Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Maikehigh
    Heavy Duty Tyre Puncture Repair Kit

    Jamie Balmer

    Having a tyre repair, or a tyre inflator in the car can make or break a trip when you most need it. So it is best to always keep one in your car. 

    Whether it's the foam sealant that you can release into the tyre to get you on the road, or a tyre inflator, having either will get you back on the road without the worry of having to wait to be recovered over something small like a flat tyre.
    £26.99
  • Voilamart Heavy Duty Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Voilamart
    Heavy Duty

    Jamie Balmer

    I'm putting this on my list because I drive quite a fair few older cars. Accidentally leaving your lights on, or switching the radio on, zaps a lot of power in some of the older cars, so having something that can jump your car will reassure you if it happens. 

    Of course, jump starters are very good, but an old school set of jump leads never go a miss!
    £29.59
  • Beylos Tow Rope High Strength Towing Strap Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Beylos
    Tow Rope High Strength Towing Strap

    Jamie Balmer

    There have been a few times I've been so thankful to have a tow rope in one of my cars, if you break down and you are able to attach it to someone to pull you to safety, you're going to be happy that you had it in the car!

    Getting yourself off a road or motorway just by simple towing yourself to safety without the risk of leaving your car in a bad situation is beneficial for yourself and other road users.
    £19.99
  • Ugreen Windscreen Car Phone Holder Suction Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Ugreen
    Windscreen Car Phone Holder Suction

    Jamie Balmer

    I do a lot of road trips and always like to use my phone as a satnav as I'm so used to it, but I sometimes find myself in different cars that I can't connect my phone to. 

    Thanks to this ingenious suction cup phone holder, I can easily put it on the windscreen so I can see the directions while I drive. A pretty important product for any drive.
    £14.99
  • Hi-Spec 39 Piece Toolkit Set Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Hi-Spec
    39 Piece Toolkit Set

    Jamie Balmer

    I have owned many cars over the years, and having a little tool kit in the car just in case will get you out of situations you never thought you might be in. 

    Even if it's an adjustable spanner and a screwdriver, you never know when these small items might come in handy on the road.
    £19.99
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    Apple | Cleefun
    Charging Cable

    Jamie Balmer

    Lastly, a must have for every car is a phone charger. I try to have one with me at all times, just in case you need to use your satnav on your phone, play music or need to make a call.

    In more difficult situations, such as if you break down, it is best to keep your phone well charged phone when contact is essential. In short, having a charging cable is priceless in everyday life or when something extraordinary occurs.
    £13.99

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