19 Car Gadgets That Turn Any Driver Into A Secret Agent

Nothing is more awesome than a gadget that enhances the driving experience. Luckily for us, we live in a futuristic world.

Nothing is more awesome than a gadget that enhances the driving experience. Luckily for us, we live in a futuristic world where it is easier and easier to look and feel like James Bond. From features like enhanced night vision capability to more simple aspects like a desk that mounts on to your steering wheel, brands keep cranking out nifty gadgets that make driving more comfortable and classy.

Not much tops the feeling of being clean and slick in the automobile of your choice. And because a lot of these products don't require much more than a power supply from your cigarette lighter, you can pick and choose which items to retrofit your car with for basically any selection of automobile, potentially making even your most antique ride capable of spying around town very successfully.

The James Bond of old would be very proud, and probably a little bit jealous, of all of the great inventions that have come to pass in the modern day automotive world. The real question now is what comes next for future James Bond? We can now easily communicate through video telephone, make espresso in the driver's seat, and record every move we make in high definition, so it seems like the writers for the next Bond movie have some serious dreaming to do.

So you want to be classy and dapper like James Bond? Well then, you need one of these in your car. After all, it's a necessity while driving to stay alert and awake, just like James Bond in a car chase. (For a reference, handpresso.com is a great place to go if you are into drinking coffee in the morning like a boss.) With a range of high-class options and styles, you can buy a number of different contraptions for preparing coffee like Bond in whatever automobile suits your undercover agent persona. Just remember to keep your coffee inside the glass while driving crazily in a car chase!

If you are James Bond and you need to break a car window for whatever reason, the Ztylus Stinger seems to be the best tool on the market for the job. Not only does the Stinger break through windows, but it is also a seatbelt cutter, as well as an accessory charger that plugs right into your cigarette lighter port. The Stinger will get the job done for you when it comes to emergency situations, in addition to casually charging your devices and being naturally present at arm's reach in the event of an accident, rather than being stowed away in the glove box or center console.

The GoPro has revolutionized the way that we film ourselves and others when in action doing beautiful things like sports, flying airplanes, or driving automobiles. The resolution that a GoPro offers is surreal to view on both the big and small screen, and it does not disappoint with regards to sound quality either. With the name of Action Hero, there is no doubt that a secret agent like James Bond would have a GoPro attached somewhere on his car in order to record what happens, potentially in a 360-degree view of a field. That way, while he's focused on the road ahead, potentially nefarious characters in the background will be caught on camera.

The Garmin Dash Cam is another brilliant option for Bond to use, as it truly never blinks. According to Amazon, this 3.7-megapixel camera with 1440P video works well even in low light conditions.

Additionally, the extremely small unit gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings, and will alert you of upcoming red lights and speed cameras.

With voice control, James Bond can start and stop recordings and take pictures hands-free, allowing for safer and more alert driving abilities. And besides, when doing something that is amazing, what is better than one camera angle? Multiple camera angles!

Evading police officers is an absolute must for a secret agent who is doing his best to manage the unmanageable. A key aspect of driving fast on the highways of a populated country is to have a high-quality radar detector that practically spoon feeds you the locations of local police officers. The Valentine One covers all of the necessary bands including X, K, Ka, Ku, and even has Super Wideband Ka Detection. It's the perfect complement to a classy Aston Martin, and helps drivers know when to burn the benzine and when to slam on the brakes to avoid critical detection.

Navdy Car HUD is a perfect example of a really awesome gadget that could help Bond in crucial moments. According to Digital Trends, before January of 2018, the Navdy was a really great functioning heads-up display which was very useful for performing the basic functions for your cell phone in perfect view sitting on top of the center console of the automobile. However, according to the Digital Trends article, Navdy sent an email to customers explaining that the unit may stop working due to the company going out of business. Sounds like some corporate espionage could lead to a possible plot twist with this unit at any moment!

Besides the fact that Bond usually drives an Aston Martin (or the occasional BMW), he may want to hop into a brand new Mercedes-Benz to enjoy the Distronic Plus option. According to mbusa.com, "Distronic Plus is a driver assistance system which combines automatic speed regulation with proximity control in relation to a vehicle traveling in front." When using cruise control, 007 may want to check something over with M, and in that instant, it is possible that Bond will be too distracted to see that he is about to run into the back of the car in front of him. Situations like those are exactly where Distronic Plus saves lives and missions.

It is very possible that, while in the middle of a deep romance or heated dispute, James Bond might happen to misplace his keys, or lose them to the slick hands of a clever thief.

This is where the Tile Mate steps in to save the day by perfectly tracking the location of Bond's car keys.

This tracking chip is small, at 34 square millimeters, and stays relatively mysterious while attached to your key fob. The Tile Mate also has impressive battery power that will last for a whole year before you have to replace it, which is perfect for the average driver as well as James Bond.

Every car breaks down. It's just a part of life. And so why would it be any different in a fictional movie? Even so, the cars driven by an actor has the potential to break down at any moment in time.

If you were James Bond, the next step in the process of a mechanical problem would be to repair the automobile.

Now, if you have a flat tire, you are out of luck, because unless you're ready to get down and ruin your suit, you'll have to wait for a tow truck. But if the problem is a more engine-related issue, the Blue Driver Portable Scanner goes Bluetooth to your smartphone is going to be your best friend, and is able to diagnose the problem in seconds.

The Purifu Car Freshener is currently going for $17.99 on Amazon. And let's be honest, 007 obviously has enough cash to buy this freshener. Who knows, it may have even been modified for another function by Q.

Perhaps it is just a car freshener, but it definitely looks like something much more mystical, like a vaporizer that could possibly stun or blind an enemy.

When the night is dark and the pressure's on, a secret agent might enjoy an ambient device like this which has the capability to not only kill bacteria, but track it and measure it for specific substances. Perfect for Bond when he suspects he may have been poisoned.

Having a wifi hotspot in your car is crucial for entertaining your passengers. Plus, you never want a lack of cellphone reception to interrupt the perfectly executed mission. Huawei is looking like a very good option for keeping the tunes rolling and the websites scrolling. According to Amazon, the E8377 model gives you remarkable download speeds of up to 150 Megabits per second, and has the capability to connect ten devices at one time. It works ideally for those who need the internet in order to work while traveling, much like James Bond who has to keep a steady stream of intel flowing back and forth to headquarters.

There are definitely many potential products for drivers looking for a way to retrofit Bluetooth controls onto their steering wheel. It would feel very James Bond to be able to control the volume and change songs in a retro Aston Martin DB5, all without having to take a hand off of the steering wheel. With prices and models that vary, this is a product that can be had with a variety of options, making it just about perfect for any driver whose car doesn't already have Bluetooth controls. Plus, it's yet another potentially innocent-looking mod for the secret service to get their hands on and turn into something super high tech!

For the sake of the consumer who doesn't quite know how to turn himself into James Bond, here is another example of a great and affordable dash cam that would most definitely turn a normal man into some sort of character from a spy movie.

According to GadgetMyCar, the A1 records in 1080p, uses built-in image stabilization for bumpy rides, and even records in night vision.

With 140-degree camera lens and the brilliant idea of loop-cycle recording, so as to be efficient with memory, the Podofo is a great option, especially for under $50.

Agent 007 and his colleagues need something reliable to write and work on while he is driving, and writing on the center console or just on your leg just certainly isn't cutting it nowadays.

What a classy working (and driving) gentleman needs is a perfect little workspace that mounts right on to his steering wheel.

There are many different options on the internet for which to use. Heck, there are even videos online on how to build one yourself if you get ambitious about having a desk at your steering wheel! And let's not forget to mention the fact that with a steering wheel desk, the driver could set a video device on top and enjoy all of the James Bond movies!

The RESQME Alertme is a clever device that hangs on the user's ear while driving and detects drowsiness in the movement of the head. According to resqme.com, ‘When active, the alarm emits a 90 decibels sound which is the equivalent to a police whistle.’

This sounds perfect for a hard-working Bond who may or may not have had the opportunity to sleep the night before.

For drivers who have to commute long hours after working at a tiring job, it is a perfectly applicable piece of technology that puts you one step closer to being Agent 007, James Bond.

When a car tire hits a nail, the tire pressure can drop rapidly. This is very dangerous while driving at high speeds, because a loss of control can happen equally quickly, especially when the punctured tire is in one of the front wheels. What better way to know tire pressures than to have access to the psi numbers via bluetooth. The Bluetooth-enabled FOBO monitors pressure up to 350 kPa (50 psi) and will also give you an alert if you happen to be missing your phone in the moment. It's a perfect match for a secret agent on the run, having to blast through police checkpoints.

If you are wanting to feel like a highly evolved human being, being able to see at night would be a pretty solid asset. Well, now you can with the stunning Night View Assist Plus capability that newer Mercedes Benz S Class models have to offer.

If you have ever been in an S Class, you know how smoothly and effortlessly they drive down the road.

But when the night vision feature was added, it took the driving experience to the next level of safety and luxury. The prototype for Night View Assist was introduced in 2003 by Mercedes-Benz, reaffirming the fact that the brand stays far ahead of its time, and now the feature is ready to spread to every manufacturer, no doubt.

Tesla's wireless charging technology is a gigantic step into the future. How easy is it to charge your cell phone?

All you have to do is set it in the center console area of your car and, boom, you are charging!

What's more, with the Model S, Tesla has introduced an option for a parking pad which goes under the front bumper and essentially does the same thing when you pull up to a parking stall with the accommodating wireless charging capability. While some critics call the new technology too slow to be of any actual help, in reality, Tesla will definitely give you some great information on what the future is looking like.

It is very important that we communicate well with others, especially while driving. It is also important to keep our eyes on the road at all times to prevent fatal crashes and unpleasant situations.

More importantly, if you are James Bond in a car chase situation, doing everything simultaneously is completely vital to the success of the pursuit!

Agent 007 would definitely have this brilliant projection of his phone's basic function onto the dash or windshield to ensure good communication with both his support agents and the road ahead. HUDWAY Cast offers the advantages of a high-end car's Head-Up Display without the correspondingly high price tag.

Sources: resqme.com, gadgetmycar.com, thetileapp.com.