13 products from AliExpress that will be useful for motorists in the cold season

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Heating pads, boosters, anti-slip tire bracelets and other useful things for solving winter problems.

1. Covers for wheels

A set of handy covers for storing a second set of wheels or tires. Available in several sizes and can be easily pulled with drawstrings. On top of the covers there are fixing straps with handles that can be used both for carrying and for fixing in the garage. Each cover has a marking so as not to confuse the wheels and to install them in place.

2. Anti-skid bracelets

Removable spiked bracelets that slide over the wheels and allow you to climb an icy hill or get out of the snow. The accessory is secured with adjustable straps. The set includes 10 bracelets - five for each wheel of the drive axle. It is advisable to install them in advance, but if necessary, this can be done when the machine is already bogged down. However, in this case, you have to tinker.

3. Anti-slip belts

Another anti-slip accessory, but in the form of serrated track belts. It is enough to put them under the drive wheels, if the car falls into a snow trap, and it will not be difficult to get out. Due to the ribbed shape, the belts simultaneously provide good grip both with the surface under the wheels and with the tires.

4. Heated seats

Seat covers with integrated heating elements in the bottom and back. The benefits of such an accessory can hardly be overestimated. It is powered by a 12 V on-board network and connected to a cigarette lighter. Temperature control is carried out using a three-position switch on the cable. There are gray, black and brown colors to choose from. The capes are sold one at a time or in pairs.

5. Plush steering wheel cover

Warm, long-pile steering wheel cover that's useful for anyone who doesn't have a heating function. Fits standard bagels with a diameter of 38 cm and is easy to put on due to the elastic base. The cover is soft and pleasant to the touch, available in five different colors.

6. Electric scraper

A scraper with a built-in heating element that quickly melts ice on the glass and allows you to hit the road without waiting for the interior to fully warm up. The device is connected to the cigarette lighter socket, the wire length is 1.5 m. There is a toggle switch on the handle for disconnecting.

7. Universal scraper-brush

The more traditional anti-ice tool is the scraper with a comfortable neoprene grip. One side of the tool serves to clean the surface of ice, and on the other there is a brush with three rows of thick bristles for brushing off snow.

8. Cover for windshield

A practical cover that prevents ice formation and the hassle of scrapers. Fully covers the windshield and partially covers the side windows. Fastens with pockets on mirrors and stretch marks on discs. The material of the cover is water-repellent and does not collect moisture - in the morning it is enough to shake the cover and put it in the trunk.

9. Thermos kettle

Convenient 350 ml thermos with flap valve and built-in sieve. Allows you to boil water in 25 minutes and is able to maintain the set temperature, which is displayed on the screen. The device is connected to the cigarette lighter with a detachable cable and operates from an on-board network of 12 or 24 V. The operating mode can be selected using the buttons on the panel. There is a carrying strap.

10. Battery booster

A compact starter from Baseus, capable of starting gasoline engines up to 4 liters and diesel engines up to 2.5 liters, even with a fully discharged standard battery. The booster has a capacity of 8,000 mAh and provides a starting current of up to 400 A. The charge is enough for 10-15 starts. The gadget is also equipped with a small flashlight and can charge smartphones via the built-in USB ‑ A port.

11. Jump wires

A set of wires for "lighting", which will come in handy if the car will not start at you or a neighbor in the parking lot. The cables will allow you to start the engine and hit the road in a couple of minutes. Length - 2.5 m, crocodiles for connection have insulated plastic cases to protect against short circuits.

12. Charger

Automatic charging for batteries of all types with voltages of 12 and 24 V. It will be very useful for short runs in urban conditions with the lights and heater on, when the load on the battery increases, but it does not have time to charge normally. All you need to do is connect the wires to the terminals, plug the power cable into the outlet and select the mode. At the end of the process, the device will automatically turn off and enter the trickle charge mode.

13. Quick release terminals

A useful addition that is useful for those who prefer to take out the battery at night and take it home in the warmth. With such terminals, the removal of the battery will take only a few seconds: with one movement the clamps are snapped off, and with the other they are removed from the battery terminals. The connection is just as simple.