Who said that you absolutely need a key to start the engine of your Chrysler? With that Peapod prototype you can have your iPhone or iPod touch play the role of an ignition key. EV’s brochure says that the company has an application which will do all the work for you. For those of you still interested in starting your car the old fashioned way keys will still work so you won’t have to buy an iPhone to drive your car. What do you think about the whole concept? In a few years we might be able to start any car with any phone or portable device. Are you ready to give up your key?

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Now here is a great little gadget that most car owner can find handy. At times when the car battery may go dead, the need to jumpstart or seek help from others is the only way to get a stalled vehicle up and running. But not with this Car Starter and Torch Device that can help you out of precarious situations.

This must-have car gadget provides emergency power to recharge your battery and start your engine – without going near the bonnet and without jump leads! The Car Starter uses a 12V lead that plugs conveniently into your car’s cigarette lighter and recharges a dead battery in less than 15 minutes. LED indicators show the charge status of your vehicle battery, as well as the charge condition of the Car Starter. There’s even a built–in 12V DC socket suitable for powering gadgets like your mobile phone, PDA, car vacuum and tire compressor!

Price: £49.95

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