The Best in Auto Parts: TVs & Video

Auto Parts and Devices for Travel with Kids

One of the best inventions for bored children during long periods of travel is the car television and video player. No more, “Are we there yet?” or “I’m bored, let’s go home.” Families have been traveling for a few years now with children and guests occupied with movies and games, and family trips have gotten more and more peaceful.

Understanding Entertainment Based Auto Parts

Many of these screens are built into the backs of the front passengers’ seats so that the passengers in the rear can see them. Airlines also use this same setup with great success because it enables passengers to watch what they want at times instead of making everyone watch the same movie or documentary.

Car Parts for Entertainment: An Array of Options

If your car did not come equipped with movie screens, don’t worry—there are also handheld car televisions and video players as well. A family electronics and appliance store might have what you need, or you can simply access the internet for places to purchase these televisions. The prices are actually quite reasonable, and you can find a plain black and white TV for around $30 with a car adaptor, or go to a color model with DVD player for only $200.

Although the TV might keep the children occupied for long periods of time, remember that some of the shows can get them excited and start them yelling and acting up, especially if they are overtired. Make sure they keep the noise down for driving safety and that they don’t bother the driver.

As tempting as it might be, keep the television out of the front seats. Don’t let the movie distract the driver, and if you are the sole driver, don’t be tempted to plug it in and watch while driving. While this seems like a common sense precaution, you would be surprised how many people do this and how many accidents it causes. If it seems like an abomination of behavior and impossible, just remember all the stories about people reading maps, the newspaper, shaving, and putting on makeup while driving.