Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a common point of disagreement: some travellers prefer cool air moving constantly, others feel a draught quickly. Preferences shift with clothing, time of day and where someone sits.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learn where the wiper, lighting and demister controls sit while parked, rather than searching for them at speed. Unfamiliar cars reward a few quiet minutes spent locating essentials before a long route begins.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone that runs flat mid-route is the usual complaint, so check what charging options a given car offers and carry a suitable cable. Charging is separate from whether calls or music play through the speakers.