4 Car Gadgets Put to the Test!
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Today I'm testing out 4 car gadgets to see how they work.
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0:00 Cup Holder and Food Tray
6:02 Car Tissues
10:04 Steering Wheel Lock
15:04 Foldaway Seat Storage
17:26 Final Thoughts
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If you aren't planning on testing the steering wheel lock long-term, ship it off to the Lock Picking Lawyer and watch how many different ways he can defeat it. :)
I had the same thought😂
No need, he did it himself lol
Let's be honest, the average car thief is as smart as a rock, but if someone really wanted your car, they'll get it
@@naughtysauce4323 You can get through a steering wheel in a very short period of time with a hand operated hacksaw.. But we're living in the lithium tool age, so just like with your catalytic converter, a battery powered saw will get through the steering wheel in about two seconds.
How many different ways he can defeat it… like with toe nail clippings 😂.
If anyone can LPL can.
I love hearing the enthusiasm and surprise in your voice every time you find out another drink or item fits on that large drink/item tray you tested out at first. 😂
You still have the best channel for these kind of tests, honest, straightforward, no BS- thank you!!!
For the seat belt lock, turn the wheel all the way to one side before locking it so that it traps the wheel at that angle.
Or do the initial loop around one of the spokes. Looked like it would've reached nicely.
On the first gadget, one good thing is that the phone holder uses a standard mount. That means you can replace it with a better holder if you don't like the one included.
"That is like a Chihuahua and a Great Dane" XD
The seat stopper thing might be good for Uber Eats type folks
The problem with the first thing is the fact that people will be driving down the road using it. Big distraction.
That cup holder w/tray would not work in a manual transmission car. At least not in mine. Thank you for the review.
Standard thieves tools would include multiple head screwdriver, hex set, wire cutters, bolt cutters, wire or hack saw, glass breaker, lock picks, etc. There has never been a steering wheel lock that has ever worked. Even if you can't open the lock, the thief would cut through the steering wheel and take it off that way. I think you have to find something that would lock the brake pedal with either the clutch and/or gas pedal(s). They might be able to move the vehicle, but it wouldn't move very fast and that frustration would probably cause the thief to abandon it.
I discovered a great invention for keeping things from falling onto the floor of your car. It's called "Just put it on the floor in the first place."
I don’t get why people don’t do this right away! My purse though is always on the passenger so when I do have to make a quick stop, it always ends up,on the floor. I could put it on the floor but I’m “trained” 🤭🤭🤭🥴🥴 to,put it in the seat😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@sandybruce9092 "What if I need something out of my purse?" _-Sandy's inner voice_
Kleenex sells something similar to the tissues. Not refillable. But I've used them, and they work fine in the cup holder. 4 pk is around 10 bucks for 200 (50 in each pack).
Yep! Just wrote about these - before I read your comment! I just wish that the brand Puffs would also so these round containers- I gave up on Kleenex brand after discovering Puffs - and I’ve used Kleenex for my whole long life😀😀😀
I bet that triple cup holder thing would be great for a Door Dasher or the like, especially since they can have their phone up there too.
The first item could be used as a weapon in an emergency.
10:36 I love the seatbelt part like that’s even relevant! 😂 the thought of “broooo just scored this brand new lambo! Oh wait…. So i couldn’t steer which is fine.. but I also can’t wear my seatbelt…. Yeah I’m probably just gonna leave this back with the guy.. I’m not lifting a car that I can’t drive responsibly….” 😂😂
Watchin' that buckle get defeated so easily made me gut laugh so hard. Thank you for that.
I would have tested the steering wheel lock using the seatbelt extender in the car. That way if you couldn't unlock it, you could have just released the extender.
The steering wheel lock would be more effective if you put it on while the wheels are hard over. The thief would be forced to drive in tight circles... or slightly larger circles .
Unfortunately, it doesn't make it any harder to defeat.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then use the lock
you gotta get it in the cup holder loose, then turn the dial to press the feet out into the walls. you can get a very tight fit that way, that's pretty sturdy (I have one for holding my giant insulated jug)
If it's like the one I have, for holding large tumblers, you can separate the sections. So you can get in there and really tighten the bottom section before installing the top section. It's extremely stable that way. But if I try to tighten it with the two sections already attached, it's hard to get it tight.
I’ve bought the Kleenex brand of those round tissue containers for quite a few years at my local store - a whole lot cheaper than Amazon (and please understand that I LOVE Amazon and am a Prime member!!!). Every car is configured different but I have the perfect place on my console that fits a boutique tissue box - it’s under the arm rest so the box stays there until it’s empty and time to put in a new one! tissue box is on its side so the opening is very easy to pull a tissue out!
James, you have to do a knife sharpener video for us!! That would be stellar! Out of anyone who could do a review on different knife sharpening options, it's you! 👍
The seat-belt lock wouldn't work well in cars where the seat automatically slides back when you get out - which is becoming more common these days.
In any event, thanks for the reviews James!
in cars above a certain age they usually have a rolling code key fob which is basically impossible to crack given you keep them away from view and from your car.
I always love your reviews man. That first one has me laughing.. it's huge, like a tree in the console.. lol. Probably going to pass on that one. ✌️
2:45 Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh No. That is probably quite literally one of the absolute worst ideas anyone has ever had. There are not many places that I would absolutely NEVER have an open mug of near boiling liquid... but that is definitely number ONE on my list.
holy crap. I can't say too much, I've ate a few meals in the car, but damn if it's that complicated they might just go ahead and dine in. lol
The cup holder thing looks like it would be good for the drive in
I was thinking the same thing.
The steering wheel lock reminds me of something from years ago called "the club" which did pretty much the same thing and was always advertised around Christmas time.
The Club is easily defeated with a hack saw on the skinny part that extends. I suppose if you used the club plus the contraption shown here, a thief may decide its too much hassle.
I was thinking that A screwdriver would open it and BAM you did it
Too easy!
Saw that coming with the wheel lock
I think that base would be better with a screw-type adjuster for a tight and stable fit.
Rotating the top expands the base.
LMAO that thing turns your car into a counter to have basically a moblie shop
Laughing so hard right at the beginning. What a monstrosity. Haha
I guess if you attend zoom meetings in the subway parking lot it could be good
Lol the dog joke was great
Thank you for the reviews on these car gadgets. I did not even know they had a seat stopper for the car😮
send the lock to the lockpicking lawyer!
Great review as always! ❤
I own a KIA so I had purchased a steering wheel lock over a year ago. The steering wheel is completely immobile. I had paid approximately $30.00-well worth the price. I wouldn't consider the lock you had tried on your video because the steering wheel can move so much that my car would be stolen. Enjoyed seeing the car products-please consider trying more products for cars. Thanks.
Have you thought of having a hidden kill switch installed.
You can clip the steering wheel lock to the passenger seat belt buckle to make it tighter for the wheel to turn. Less tur ratio available for the thief 😉
As always you do great reviews. The cup holder/eating tray/phone holder product is an accident in the making. I know you are saying its not for driving but you and I both know there will be many drivers using it while driving. Semi drivers will be using this while driving and that scares the hell out of me. There are way too many accidents on the Freeways already.
That key for the steering wheel lock just pushes the release on the car seat latch lol.
Had me giggling at the nose-blowing! 😂
Added protection for the steering wheel lock. Turn the wheel toward the curb or just a tight turn then lock.
The very first thing I thought when you started explaining the first gadget was that the base needed to be adjustable. I was glad to see it had a robust way to expand and fill a cup holder.
Good video like always James. I see you got a newer car. How do you like it?
I don't own a car but I still like watching these videos
1:42 That is like a Chihuahua in a Great Dane. Not even close. 😂
I've been using the cylinder tissues in my car for a long time now - so handy! I used to get the Kleenex name brand for about $8 per pack. So I stocked up a few years ago, but holy cow, prices sure have gone up! I'm glad I still have a couple of 4 packs sitting in my bathroom closet. I've never had a problem with them fitting in my cup holders. I keep one up front & one in the back seat area. As for the softness, it depends on which brand you choose. Again, I use Kleenex brand, but I'm sure the cheaper knock-off brands probably are not as thick & soft.
14:44 cut with the tip of the wire cutters as if you're trying to cut the wire halfway through. Never cut right down the middle like that. Snip it in half and then cut the rest. 2 cuts.
I usually put my purse on the passenger seat, but whenever I have to make a fast stop,my purse falls on the floor, sometimes spilling contents. So I got a carabiner hook and hooked the purse handle to the headrest post. Works perfectly. Would probably work with grocery bags too. If you have any more than that, you should probably put your stuff in the trunk or back seat.
Love your videos brother ❤
I have very similar first object from Amazon minus the food tray, my choice, and only has the one cup holder and find it to be very sturdy. As for the phone holder I found I preferred it best in more vertical position. It traveled well to NC and back to IL very very well. Mine was not wobbly at all. Personally I think less is more maybe reason for wobbles. I found the tissue funny, since no way am I taking up my cup holder space. Lastly I have tried a few different seat containers and have found thicker fabric basket with handles works fabulous. I run the seatbelt thru one handle and always works. I also added 2 rectangle shaped (shallow) inserts that fit and now I have compartments for tissue, small wicker basket for change, pens, paper on the side, flashlight, foldable umbrella, and when driving my small purse fits as well. But for you ladies the armrest purse hook holders are fabulous, I have singles and duals and love them both for different reasons and they can be front of seat or rear of seat.
I have those double purse hooks in my car. My backseat is tiny so I hang grocery bags on them to make it easier to take them out.
I can see that first gadget being outlawed and a hazard if in a wreck
That first car gadget is ridiculously huge! It seems,to me as being a big problem with making sure the driver has control of the car and not worrying about all the items parked in this “whatever”! All I want is so,etching that will hold my phone safely and at MY eye level when I use it for navigation purposes! I do not want something that sticks to my windshield or my dash!
That steering wheel lock is a blessing to thieves who can release that in about 5 seconds. Just cram a thin screwdriver in the end until it depresses the buckle release.
Hell NO to that cup holder tower, shit I don't eat in my car's!
I never do either. ☺☺
That first one could be useful for Uber drivers, and that last one for food delivery drivers.
I was kind of tempted to get the first one just to be able to have my phone closer to my face. I swear they use the smallest font they possibly can for ride details, and given that my vents are near my knees, I could use something that can bring the phone closer to my face.
This guy is such a genius (watch that you don't get any of that sarcasm on you). He brings a standard coffee cup to test in his car. Who the hell brings a regular coffee cup in their car? Spill your coffee much? Who picks what products you test? Wendy the slow adult from the Wack Pack?
This is a Tevlaphee Steering Wheel Lock, it can be unlocked with a Tevlaphee Steering Wheel Lock.
I've bought many bags of the spicy dill chips from Costco. So good!!
James, don't forget to review The Honda. 😂.....we are used to the Ford fusion!!!
"Defeated by a simple screwdriver!" Channeling your inner Lock Picking Lawyer, I see! Haha
Haha yes, and I am an amateur at best!
"Easy to intall" on the car lock box. 😂
Imagine driving a manual transmission car with that first gadget😂
😆 You'd have soda all over the floor.
If,only car manufacturers would even make manual (stick) shifts any more! I still miss my Acura RSX Type S that got creamed in an accident quite a few years ago😀😀😀😀.
I need the Soom. My purse, phone, groceries, etc., are always ending up on the floor. Thank you!
I don't know why, but I like watching you do reviews on junk I would never buy. 😊
That cup holder with 3 cups is a bit too much unless you're planning on eating out in your car with your family by a drive in theater or something.... do they still have drive in theaters?. 🤔
Commenting for the algorithm, thanks for the video and the reviews
i'v never use 4 car gadgets befor but we got penley cup holders. and put the grocery in the back in the truck of the car.
Nice video, my wife and I like your new(ish) Honda CR-V, we have a 2017 and recognize your interior was from one of the later models.
14:20 Lock picking Lawyer meet Lock Picking Gadget Reviewer.
I am someone who specializes in lock picking and defeating security devices. As for the steering wheel lock, let me tell you that I would have no trouble unlocking the device without a key. I wouldn't even need to pick the lock.
Edit: 10 seconds later in the video he defeated it with a Screw Driver! Hilarious. At least I can elaborate to assure you that I could do something similar with any buckle using a thin piece of curved metal.
On refilling the too long tissues - id duct tape that puppy together and force it into working order for $15 bucks per 160 tissues!
In fact id refill those until the cardboard gave out!
That Tower doohickey that you're using in the car the one I got you can actually swing the tray and drink holders around so you can put them wherever you want
I grab extra napkins from fast food restaurants to fill a napkin holder I bought from Dollar Tree. Maybe those will work? But than they won't be soft to blow your nose with.
I’ve blown my nose in plenty of those napkins - it’s usually because they are the closest thing I can grab quickly - not nose friendly but sure keeps the snot contained😀😀
These items are so stupid 🤣 i always enjoy watching you test them.
I was going to warn everyone to NOT buy that anti-theft device but James did my job for me with a simple flathead screwdriver 😂
Edit: Side cutters will cut through the cable in no time...don't buy this device!
This can be defeated by the mechanically challenged. Crazy!
I wonder if the fold away seat storage is something that could be integrated into seat covers, like an extra flap on the front that folds down into a pocket, but has hooks to anchor in the glove box when you need it.
You can still use it with seat covers if you don't mind losing the two anchors. It may also be possible to put the seat cover over the bottom part and then fold the flap down on top of the seat cover, but that would depend on the design of the covers.
New vehicle alert! Gone is the focus!
The Lockpicking Musician today.
EPIC SANDWICH EATING MONTAGE!!! 🤘🤘
The first item looks to bulky to be workable if you have a passenger in the front as the tray looks like it would get in their way and seems to have a questionable fit in the cup holder shown with too much effort to get a solid fit . The second item seems like something most folks would not use as i doubt many folks would want to tie up a cup holder with this. The third item seems to have too many issues and potential vulnerabilities for me to trust it. The fourth item it works it's okay but any items i was worried about falling and breaking io would sit in in a place where it was secured and could not physically fall.
I thought the shelves & holders could be rotated😮
I will admit that creature comforts are great, we need to go back to when cars didn’t have any cupholders.
I just came up with a brilliant idea. The USB cup holder Christmas tree with cup holder and wireless USB charging platform...Don't anyone steal it.
I want that first product for dashing.
Wrap a rubber band around the cylinder of the tissue holder and it shouldn't slide through the cupholder on the first gadget. Great video!! I'd try some WD40 in the steering wheel lock mechanism... might make it operate much more smoothly and properly.
That "small" drink from subway looks like a large drink for europeans :D
3:00 You should've tried the Ember mug. I don't own one, but it would be nice to know if it fits.
The mug would fit but the base would not! :)
How about testing the Club stirring wheel lock?
That drink holder is the jankiest hunk of crap I've ever seen and takes up too much space. Who would buy that?
Never expected to see Freakin Reviews turn into LPL haha. Great vid as always
That cup holders the most American thing I've ever seen.
TylerTube would have had fun with the steering wheel lock🤣
Those chips are the BEST.
❤❤❤❤❤❤great channel!
1:40 WHAT !!!?? That Thing is a Monstrosity. No Way could I have that MESS in my Vehicle 😳😳😳😳
I don't get why you need to anchor that retainer like it was the QE II. If they make it rigid enough you can just lay it on the seat and have it rest on the dash without all the rigmarole.
Thanks!
I think on that steering wheel lock maybe some people jammed it in backwards so the buttons didn't line up. That's why they're getting them stuck.
Handy thing the car Caddy but be safe when your driving don't txt and drive ,it looks cool as well