Facing a Long Commute? These Features Will Make Your Drive Much, Much Easier

Facing a long commute to and from work? A few upgrades to your car can make a huge difference how easy the commute is – and how much you can get done on the way. Check out possibilities such as:

1. Laptop Mount: Computer use is a big help in longer commutes, especially when traffic backs up and you snatch a few minutes to check email and get stuff down. Sometimes your phone is sufficient for these tasks, but sometimes you really need to pull out your laptop, too. If this happens frequently then consider investing in a laptop mount for your car. It's easy to install and gives you support to keep your driving safe and laptop accessible, so don't take any chances.

2. Heated Seats: If you've ever been on a long commute, then you know that comfortable seats are one of the top priorities when getting to and from work. If you've never considered heated seats as an important feature before, you should reconsider. On long, chilly mornings these seats will give you more comfort than you could imagine, and help you prepare for the day at work without getting stressed out before you even get there. Try out a heated seat and see if this works for you!

3. New Speakers: If you are more of a casual commuter, then you probably depend on music, talk radio, news channels, sports broadcasts, and pretty much anything else to help pass the time in your car. This isn't nearly as much fun with tinny little speakers that came with your car, as it is with new, vastly improved speakers you can get with a single installation. Customize your speaker arrangement to turn up the bass, improve fidelity, and much more!

4. New Dashboard and Audio Systems: Today's dashboard and audio systems are more impressive than ever before, with options to connect seamlessly to your phone or Bluetooth device. This allows you to play music more easily, charge your devices more quickly, and even access apps via your dashboard. With so many options for improvement – and more coming all the time – why not go for an upgrade? Make sure to talk to a professional about which dashboard upgrades are possible for you, and which are compatible with the brand of devices that you prefer.

5. Tinted Windows: Tinted windows are often considered a privacy feature, but on long commutes they can serve another valuable function – they dim the light a little so you don't have the sun staring in your face so brightly for so long. If you've ever been on a long commute near dusk or dawn, you probably know what we're talking about.