Comfort and Convenience
Preferred cabin temperature varies widely: one person feels comfortable with cool air moving past them while a passenger beside them prefers still, warmer air. Journeys shared by several people often involve small compromises.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Wipers, lights and demisting are needed at short notice, often when weather changes mid-journey. Locating them while parked, before setting off, means the movement is already known when it is wanted.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone used for navigation drains quickly, so many drivers want it charging as they travel. Where a suitable power outlet or cable is available, a long drive can end with the battery intact.