All-Time Best Car-Related Inventions
Since the invention of the car in the 50’s a lot of innovations, renovations and what-have-you have come and gone in efforts to pimp up the automobile. What follows is a rundown on some of the best inventions related to the car; some of which relate to safety, increased road performance, fuel efficiency and comfort.
Car stereo. This nifty little gadget has nothing to do with safety, increased road performance or fuel efficiency. In fact, it even eats up your car battery charge. However, any driver would attest to the great benefits of having the car stereo. It keeps you awake during long drives, it cools you down and relaxes you through traffic jams and it also provides a good background to pleasant conversations. Roaring through the freeway with rock music blasting through your stereo is pure heaven.
The hand brake. This work of genius provides a mechanism that gives double safety. Because of the hand brake, cars lifelessly sliding down hills has simply become a thing for comedy films.
The windshield wipers. When you find yourself driving through heavy rain, sleet or snow, you’ll realize that these wipers are an invention that may only come from nothing less than divine inspiration.